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 ...

Android Auto has a hidden Shortcut feature that lets you skip the voice commands and get right to the action. Here's how to ...

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 ...

Google is working on a redesigned keyboard shortcut menu that is easier to use on large screen Android devices like tablets. The revamped menu uses a side navigation rail instead of tabs at the top, ...

The newest version of Android allows users to switch out the static Wallet and Google Home shortcuts with other options. This quick guide will take you through switching lock screen shortcuts on ...

Android has long supported keyboard shortcuts. These shortcuts, especially designed to make Android tablets with optional physical keyboards more productive, allow users to perform tasks like ...

Android smartphones have a gesture navigation system that allows users to navigate through the phone's interface using gestures. Here are some hidden tricks for making the most of Android gestures: ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Android 16 could make tablets more versatile with enhanced keyboard shortcuts. Recent developments hint at extensive customization ...

Summary: Gboard for Android is now getting the long-awaited undo and redo shortcuts. You’ll need to have Gboard version 15.0 installed in order to use the new ...

Some of Android's best features aren't immediately obvious.

For most of us, referring to the rectangular gadget in our pocket as a “phone” is almost an artifact from the past. Sure, our modern mobile devices can make and take old-fashioned voice calls (at ...

Amidst talks of turning the Android operating system into a proper ChromeOS competitor, Google is working on a feature for Android 16 that would enable users to remap keyboard shortcuts. Of course, ...