IFTTT
One of the most useful tools for smartphones has just landed on the Android platform This is the application IFTTT (If This Then That), a service designed to create powerful connections between applications through the simple scheme that represents its name: if this, then that The concept is to be able to automate terminal actions in different situations, achieving a specific result if a specific issue occurs.A difficult idea to explain but one that is especially useful for advanced users.
With this application that iOS users have already enjoyed since last summer, now those with a Android can create interesting connections between various applications and services on their terminals to achieve new functions and unique features An example would be creating the automatism or recipe of storing the photos published on Instagram directly on Dropbox without having to do anything beyond creating this connection with the application IFTTT Possibilities that multiply by modifying said services and features to make your phone truly smart.
Just install the application and create a user accountWith this you have access to the IFTTT service from your mobile, from where you can start adding or composing the commented recetas Formulas that allow you to connect functions from different applications that, normally, the user must perform manually. All this under the idea of the formula If This Then That, that is, if this event occurs, that reaction is triggered.
That is why, understanding this concept, and with the services that have joined forces with IFTTT, it is possible to create all kinds of of recipes. At the moment the user of this application can create connections with issues such as wallpapers, the application phone , messages, location and other issues of the terminal itself, in addition to controlling specific applications such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram , Dropbox, Evernote, Feedley, Flicker, Foursquare, Gmail, Google Calendar, LinkedIn , Vímeo, YouTube and many others.Some variables that generate all kinds of automated actions useful for the user.
With IFTTT the user can create his own recipes. Just click on the mortar icon and select the + button. Thus, all that remains is to choose the trigger action among the different applications, and the reaction that It will be automated every time the situation occurs. All this is always reflected in the chronology of the main screen of the application to know what happens through the smartphone
But the user can also use recipes created by others through IFTTT by clicking on the glasses icon. A good way to find automated actions you haven't thought of, sorted by trend.For example, use as wallpaper every photo posted on Instagram, or receive notifications every time there is a rain alert , mute the terminal at a specific place or time, change Twitter profile photo when changing Facebook, save Gmail favorite messages to Evernote, and so on. The possibilities are almost endless.
In short, a tool that will please advanced users who like to have a truly intelligent terminal. Able to meet any need and connect services and applications easily with automated actions. The IFTTT app is now available for Android via Google Play and completely free
