Google has been testing new shortcuts for its home screen Search widget since last year. With the latest Google app update, you finally have the ability to choose a shortcut to add. Options include ...

You’ve probably been in this situation: you wanted to do something, you added that to a note on your phone, and then totally forgot about it. I’ve been there before, but luckily, I explored the option ...

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