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Stop fighting Android Auto’s voice commands—use these custom shortcuts instead

Hey Google, shortcuts are better ...

I finally replaced Android Auto voice commands with one-tap shortcuts, and they just work better

This is how I use Android Auto without relying on voice ...
Android Authority

9 hidden Android shortcuts you can get by simply selecting text

What are these hidden Android shortcuts? Before you run off selecting everything on your device, let me first define what I’m specifically referring to. The shortcuts in question appear when a simple ...
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How do you use Android app shortcuts?

App shortcuts were introduced with Android 7.1 in October 2016. They’ve seen some UI changes over the years, but they’ve mostly stayed the same. I long-press the application icon to access the menu ...
Android

The Do Not Disturb shortcut is rising from the ashes like a phoenix

Summary: Google is bringing back the Do Not Disturb shortcut, with the feature having been made available in the latest Android 16 beta update. You can add this tile to your quick settings panel and ...
Android Authority

That's hot: Android will soon add an easy shortcut to the Pixel Thermometer app

Google is working on a lock screen shortcut for the Pixel Thermometer app, aiming to make temperature readings quicker on supported Pixel phones. Found in Android 16 Beta 4 code, this optional ...
Android Police

The little known Android keyboard shortcut I use every single day

I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most people would ...
Android Police

I built a shortcut-only home screen and reduced my screen time without trying

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...