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

There are a lot of hidden features in the far reaches of Android, and Android Auto is no exception to that. One of my favorite hidden settings lets you utilize side-loaded apps that Google may not ...
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 ...
Android Authority

Android Auto could make life easier with Gemini-based shortcuts (APK teardown)

An Android Authority teardown has revealed that Android Auto could get Gemini actions. This would allow you to create shortcuts to Gemini commands and place them on your Android Auto screen. This ...
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 ...
Lifehacker

Android Auto's Best Kept Secret Is a Programmable Shortcut

January 27, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google There's so much visual stuff you can customize in Android Auto. But Android Auto's capabilities go beyond ...