Smart Action Notch is a free utility application for mobile devices developed by Quark Studios. It is a handy toolkit made to add more functionality and utility to the front-facing camera notches on smartphones and tablets. It lets users perform quick actions or trigger specific system functions while doing other tasks. 

A more useful notch 

In a nutshell, Smart Action Notch transforms your front-facing camera notch into a purpose-built toolbar that you can access and trigger via taps and swipe gestures. There are currently eight system functions you access, including taking a screenshot, toggling your flashlight, and adjusting your brightness or volume levels. You can even set a custom launch shortcut for any app you want. 

A unique function is its ability to simulate home, back, and recent navigation actions, made possible with multi-tap and gesture support, including long presses and swipe-and-hold. Now, as clever and handy as it may be, there are factors that will affect its utility, such as camera notch size and positioning, as well as screen sizes themselves, which could make it more cumbersome to navigate or trigger the function. 

Clever use of the notch 

To conclude, if you’ve ever wanted to add more use out of the camera notch, Smart Action Notch offers a clever way to do that. Access a wide selection of commonly used system functions straight from an unobtrusive toolbar neatly integrated into your notch from any window or app. How useful it will end up being is subjective, but it’s worth trying, all the same.