This Android Auto setting lets you create custom shortcuts — how to use it

Android Auto has a hidden Shortcut feature that lets you skip the voice commands and get right to the action. Here's how to ...
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 ...
9to5google

Google Search widget now lets you set a custom shortcut on Android

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 ...
Wired

Android Auto’s Secret Superpower Is a Customizable Shortcut Button

Even if connecting your Android phone to your car's dashboard via Android Auto is a daily ritual for you, you may not have explored much beyond the default settings for the interface. You probably ...
HotHardware

Google May Be Revamping Android’s Search Bar With Handy New Shortcuts

Android users are reporting a new Search widget popping up on in the latest beta version of the Google app, which adds a customizable shortcut (on top of the Lens and Speak Now shortcuts). We haven't ...