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9 Cool Ways to Use NFC That'll Impress Your Friends
NFC is more than just a gimmick! Learn how to use NFC and do a lot of cool stuff with it.
11 Handy iPhone Shortcuts to Automate Everyday Tasks
The Shortcuts app on your iPhone lets you complete repetitive tasks with ease. Here are some of our favorites, which you can download and try now.
How to Get a Custom Alert When Your iPhone Reaches Full Charge
Want an audio cue every time your iPhone reaches full charge so that you don't leave it plugged in for long? The Shortcuts app lets you set one up.
How to Send Automatic Text Messages on an iPhone
Use this simple shortcut to set up automatic texts for your iPhone to send to different people at different days and times.
8 Awesome Android Exclusive Apps That You Can’t Get on an iPhone
The iPhone used to be home to all the best exclusive apps, but not anymore. Here are 8 amazing Android apps that you won't find in the App Store.
Mastering the iOS Shortcuts App: Everything You Need to Know
The built-in Shortcuts app on the iPhone is a really powerful tool that can perform a variety of operations. Here, we'll help you master it.
Samsung Modes and Routines vs. Google Assistant Routines: Which Is the Best Automation Tool?
Samsung phones have two tools to automate common tasks: Modes and Routines, and Google Assistant Routines. So which is best?
How to Auto-Reply to Text Messages on Android
Learn how to send automatic replies to texts on Android, letting everyone instantly know you're unavailable for whatever reason.
How to Create an Emergency Panic Button on Your Android Smartphone
Prepare for all possible emergencies by creating a panic button that's just one tap away on your Android phone.
Automate Any Task on Android the Easy Way: How to Get Started With MacroDroid
MacroDroid is a hugely powerful, yet easy to use, app that enables you to automate almost anything on an Android phone.
How to Use Bixby Routines on Your Samsung Phone to Automate Your Day
With Bixby Routines, you can set your phone to automatically change the settings and launch the apps you need—right when you need them.
The 7 Best Apps to Help You Automate Repetitive Tasks
Automation technology can help you boost efficiency and productivity in your everyday tasks. Here are some automation tools to make your life easier.
10 Great IFTTT Applets to Automate Your iPhone or Android Phone
IFTTT connects a ton of services to automate everyday tasks. Here are 10 great IFTTT applets to supercharge your Android or iOS device.
How to Wi-Fi Unlock Your Android Phone With Smart Lock
Here's how to use Android's Smart Lock feature to keep your phone unlocked when connected to trusted Wi-Fi networks.
How to Automate Your Android Smartphone to Do Just About Anything
Automation apps like Tasker and IFTTT enable you to set your Android phone to perform common tasks automatically. Here's how to use them.
How to Get Started With Tasker, the Best Android Automation App
Tasker is the best automation app for Android. In this beginner's guide, we'll show you what you can use it for and how to get started.
Top 5 Free Apps for Automating Tasks on Android
There’s a great selection of powerful tools to automate tasks from your phone, without paying a cent. Here’s a roundup of the best of them.
How to Schedule and Automate Different Focus Modes in iOS 15
Use these tips to schedule and automate your iOS Focus modes to make them switch on and off automatically.
8 Features That Will Massively Improve the Shortcuts App on iPhone
The iPhone Shortcuts app is pretty good, but it would be a lot better if Apple added these essential features.
A Beginner's Guide to Shortcuts Automation on iPhone
We'll explain everything you need to know about automating shortcuts on your iPhone.