This Android Auto setting lets you create custom shortcuts — how to use it

Android Auto has a hidden Shortcut feature that lets you skip the voice commands and get right to the action. Here's how to ...
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Android needs a Shortcuts app like iOS, but this third-party app is a solid substitute

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...
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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 ...
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Google Search widget now lets you set a custom shortcut on Android

After testing last year, the Google app on Android will now let you set a custom Shortcut in the Search widget. If you have the Search widget on your homescreen (this is different from the Pixel ...
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How to Set Up and Use Custom Text Shortcuts on Android

To set up custom text shortcuts on Android, use your keyboard’s settings. For Gboard, go to Settings > Dictionary > Personal Dictionary, then add a word and its shortcut. On Samsung Keyboard, navigate ...
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Android needs a Shortcuts app like iOS, but this third-party app is a solid substitute

Apple acquired the iOS app Workflow in 2017, rebranded it as Shortcuts, and integrated it into iPhones with iOS 12 in 2018. Since then, the company has improved its automation app, making it more ...