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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are certain tasks I find myself doing over and over on Android, like texting with my wife or best friend, sending a Slack message to my boss at MakeUseOf, or checking for app updates in Google ...

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 introduces customizable keyboard shortcuts to the Linux Terminal app, boosting desktop and tablet ...

After testing got underway in January, Gboard is now widely rolling out Undo and Redo buttons/shortcuts on Android. Open the shortcuts menu for the new “Undo” button at the very end. To get the most ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

Your Android-powered smartphone is more than an everyday tech device: it's a digital portal into all things you. That's everything from apps and calendars to smart home controls, a suite of features ...