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 ...

I treat my home screen as a clean space, where only apps and widgets that deserve my attention exist. While OneUI is one of the best UIs on Android phones, I have tried a bunch of launchers thatgive ...

There are a lot of hidden features in the far reaches of Android, and Android Auto is no exception to that. One of my favorite hidden settings lets you utilize side-loaded apps that Google may not ...

Android users can create shortcuts to any of their applications. It’s a quick and easy process that just involves placing the app’s launcher icon onto the homescreen. While this kind of shortcut does ...

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 ...

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 ...

Android 15 lock screen enables custom shortcuts for quick access and personalized device control, enhancing convenience and productivity right from the lock screen. Pixabay, dominickvietor Android 15 ...

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 ...