Top 10 time-saving Android tricks
Increase your mobile productivity with these time-saving tips
We've put together 10 tips that will help you claw back precious minutes by avoiding distractions, performing simple hacks and optimising your Android experience.
10. Now on Tap
Now on Tap is a handy search tool buried in the Google Settings menu. Once enabled it provides information about what's on the screen at a given moment. Just press and hold the Home key to see more information.
For instance, if someone texts you the name of a restaurant, a long-press will reveal the location on a map and other useful info like opening hours, menus, photos etc.
Other applications include creating calendar events from dates, and adding new entries to a contact list when you receive new numbers or addresses. The list goes on.
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