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App Name | Sesame Search & Shortcuts |
Developer | Nova Launcher |
Category | Personalization |
Size | 5.5 MB |
Latest Version | 3.7.0-beta2 |
Available on |


Discover the power of universal search on Android with Sesame! This incredible app seamlessly integrates with your launcher, learns from your usage patterns, and provides you with hundreds of personalized shortcuts. With Sesame, accessing your favorite apps, contacts, and files is just one or two taps away!
"**Sesame will change how you use your phone**" - *Android Unfiltered*
"**A must have app**" - *TechRadar*
Check out our partnership with Nova Launcher: https://help.teslacoilapps.com/sesame
Features
- Over 100 shortcuts added to your device
- Fully customizable search UI
- Learns from your behavior to enhance your experience
- Search integration with dozens of apps using Google Autosuggestions
- Fast, efficient search designed for 1 or 2 taps, with smart letter matching. For example, typing "S" "B" will prioritize "**S**potify: The **B**eatles". As it learns, just typing "S" might be enough next time
- API integrations with Spotify, YouTube, Calendar, Maps, Slack, Reddit, Telegram, and more
- Automatically detects wallpaper colors and adjusts its style accordingly
- Search for device files effortlessly
- Robust tools for creating your own shortcuts
- Compatible with all launchers, featuring a special partnership with Nova & Hyperion Launchers
- Your data stays private; we don't store or sell it
- Unlimited free trial with the option to pay only if you find it valuable
We Believe...
- Swiping, tapping, and waiting for screens to load is inefficient
- A universal search UI can streamline your phone usage
- Android is meant to be an open system
- The data needed for a powerful universal search exists, but it requires a seamless integration to deliver the best experience
- Respecting user data is crucial for long-term success. Your data stays on your device; we don’t store or sell it (see exceptions for bug fixing below)
- Our revenue comes from creating a quality product. Sesame is a 100% voluntary purchase
- In user-centered development, engage with us at www.reddit.com/r/sesame
List of Shortcuts
Preloaded Shortcuts
- Contacts: One-touch access to call, text, or email
- Device files
- WhatsApp conversations (individual only)
- Settings: 19 useful shortcuts
- Google Shortcuts: My flights, etc.
- Yelp: 42 common searches
- Quick Search options for apps (configurable in Preferences)
Android 7.1 App Shortcuts
- Available on devices back to Android 5.0
- Note: Dynamic 7.1 shortcuts are accessible only with Nova Launcher
Custom Shortcuts
- Create your own shortcuts for hundreds of apps
- Supports widget/launcher shortcuts
API Integrations
- Spotify: Access all albums, artists, and playlists in your Library
- Slack: Navigate your teams and channels
- Tasker: Execute all your tasks. Build complex actions and launch them quickly
- Reddit: Access your subreddits (compatible with all Reddit apps)
- Telegram: Reach your conversations instantly
- YouTube: View your subscriptions, channels, and watch later list
- Calendar: See your upcoming events
- Maps: Access your saved places and maps
Access Dozens of Search Engines!
- Search options and Google Autosuggestions appear as you type
- Tap an icon to launch your search
- Works with apps like Maps, Spotify, Netflix, Evernote, Chrome, DuckDuckGo, and more
- Recent searches are saved as shortcuts for 21 days
- Customize these settings in Sesame Settings
Unlimited Trial + Reminder Message
- Sesame offers a full-featured unlimited trial
- After 14 days, if you're using the app without having paid, you'll see a brief reminder message each time you use a shortcut
Data Usage
- Sesame uses data to create shortcuts, but this data never leaves your device. We do not collect or sell your data
- Crash Reporting (Beta only): As a Beta tester, Sesame collects crash data to fix bugs. You can opt out of crash reporting in Sesame Settings > Debug data
Sesame Universal Search is developed by Steve Blackwell and Phil Wall. We hope you enjoy using it and would love to hear your feedback on how we can improve it further. Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].
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