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 ...

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 ...

An Android Authority teardown has revealed that Android Auto could get Gemini actions. This would allow you to create shortcuts to Gemini commands and place them on your Android Auto screen. This ...

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 ...

You can place the Settings app — or a shortcut to any specific setting — directly on your Android home screen so it opens in a single tap. The exact method ...

Google is working on a new Android feature that will let you customize keyboard shortcuts. This option isn’t live yet, but we spotted code for it in Android 16 preview builds. It’s not clear how ...

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 ...

My favorite Android Auto find is these hidden shortcuts that are highly customizable ...