Android Authority

Implementing Android Nougat and Oreo’s static, dynamic and pinned shortcuts

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 ...
Tom's Guide

Android Auto has a hidden setting that lets you create custom shortcuts that you can use while driving — here's how to set them up

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Android Authority

Android 16 now lets you customize keyboard shortcuts — Here's how it works

Android 16 adds the ability to customize keyboard shortcuts. This feature first went live in Android 16 Beta 2. While you can’t assign custom key combinations to every available shortcut, you can ...
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 ...