I rely on many great Android apps to enhance my smartphone usage experience. Many features I use daily are already baked right into Android, but these apps help fill in the gaps that Google ignores.

Android shortcut apps vary by use case: MacroDroid is best for simple, everyday automations; Tasker suits power users needing deep system control; Automate balances power and ease with visual flows; ...

Apple acquired the iOS app Workflow in 2017, rebranded it as Shortcuts, and integrated it into iPhones with iOS 12 in 2018. Since then, the company has improved its automation app, making it more ...

Android’s in the midst of an ambitious reinvention — but sometimes, the most exciting new elements aren’t even connected to the actual operating system or anything Google itself is giving us. At a ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...

I didn't really think much about Android automation apps. Whenever someone on Reddit or a tech forum brought up Tasker, I'd nod along and keep scrolling because automation sounded like something only ...

Android stands out from other mobile platforms for one big reason — flexibility. If there’s something you want your phone to do, there’s a good chance Android can make it happen. From simple ...

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...