SinoRocket

Hi Developers --

Request for an app that I have been thinking about for some time: It combines CALL YOUR FOLKS + COL REMINDER + SCHEDULER/CALENDAR.

The idea is this: Select a contact, set a frequency for contact, then during designated "free" time on your calendar, the application pops up a reminder to call that contact, and provides a note with a few topics to discuss.

Here is my concept for the mechanics: Select a contact, set a frequency (like CALL YOUR FOLKS). This is then added to the "contact queue". Within the native CALENDAR function, the user designates "free" time, to be used to get-in-touch with family & friends. The app the pulls a contact off of the "contact queue" and suggests that you call them (like COL REMINDER). It also provides you with a note to remind you what you should talk to them about (also like COL REMINDER). From the reminder, you can "call" a contact, "pass" on a contact (if you do not want to talk to them right then, adds them back to the queue), "snooze" (if you want to talk to them later), or "dismiss" a contact (if you have already spoken with them recently). After the call, it gives you the option to jot down a few notes for the next call.

Reason for the request: Living overseas, I am quite bad in keeping in contact with my family and friends. It would be nice to receive a regularly schedule reminder, with some notes, at the time of day when it is possible to call (given the different timezones).

Any applications like this already exist?

[EDIT 25/5: I found the application "Pakoomba Call Reminder", which has 80% of the functionality that I described. It includes the ability to set reminders w/notes, set "free" time, and allows you to get in touch via phone, email, or SMS. Only feature missing is the recurring reminders.]

Thanks for your consideration!

Last edited by SinoRocket; May 25th, 2011 at 12:58 AM. Reason: Add additional information

Joby123

Hi SinoRocket,
I am one of the developers of PAKOOMBA Call Reminder.
I just stumbled on your post and noticed you're looking for a great productivity app.

We plan to implement recurring reminders in the future (your use case is very appealing ).

In the mean time, check out the major new release of PAKOOMBA Call Reminder - v1.1

You can find more info in this post:

Regards,
- J.