SwipePad is a launcher overlay. It can be used from within any app using one hand and one gesture.

It's simple and intuitive to use just swipe from the edge of the screen and release you finger on your favorite apps contacts settings on the overlay pad you just summoned. This will bring your multitasking to a whole new level.

★ Omnipotent: A pad can hold a mix of apps shortcuts bookmarks contacts dialers etc. With widgetpad add-on you could even launch a widget from anywhere!

★ Unobtrusive: SwipePad is no where to be seen and the app under SwipePad keeps running: there's no interruption to it. SwipePad only appears when you swipe it out.

★ This is not a home app your home key preference is kept (works with all 3rd party home apps like Apex Launcher Nova Launcher ADW Launcher Go Launcher EX etc.)

★ Memory & battery friendly

★ Support 3rd party icon packs

"DIRECTLY CALL PHONE NUMBERS" permission is required by Android system dialer shortcut. So you may set up a quick dial portal and call your favorite contact with a single swipe.

Ideas and suggestions are welcomed:)
http://swipepad.uservoice.com

You could also help with its localization: translate Swipepad into your language.
http://crowdin.net/project/swipepad