David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Phone shortcuts can save you a surprising amount of time. Here are 7 of my personal favorites that I rely on every single day, and I think you will love them too.

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

Next time your Mac is too slow, or you're having to keep repeating the same steps on your iPhone, learn Shortcuts and it will dramatically improve your speed — and even accuracy. Editor's note: This ...

If you don’t know where to start, here’s a taste of what’s possible. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac If you’ve never tried making your own Siri Shortcuts, I’ve compiled a short list of the best ...

Android shortcuts can cut taps and save time every day. This guide covers 20+ hidden and simple tricks like cursor control from the keyboard, secret dialer codes, lock screen shortcuts, faster app ...

I started this experiment because I was trying to make my phone less distracting the moment I unlocked it. I didn’t want a wall of apps and widgets competing for attention. I cleared out everything ...