All those who have an Android smartphone absolutely must know 5 tricks that will certainly make life easier: here are what they are and what to know.
The Android operating system is certainly the most used by companies that produce mobile phones and electronic devices. It is also the most popular, as well as much loved by users. Inside there are numerous features, but not all people know about them. Among them, there are five tips that you absolutely must know in order to have the maximum experience.
Each new version of Android brings with it a set of new features that are great for all users to use. Some of these remain over time, while others fade into thin air silently. However, most of them are really very useful, as well as arousing a great deal of interest from people who use a mobile phone with this operating system.
A number of functions so numerous that it is not difficult that they are forgotten over time, or that they have never been seen by users. To remedy this shortcoming it is good to go and get to know 5 tricks of Android smartphones which is important to know and above all not to neglect.
Android smartphone, 5 hidden features to know
All users of an Android smartphone should take a break for a few minutes to discover 5 hidden features within the operating system.
Quick app switching
Among the lesser-known Android features is that of quick app switching, which was first introduced in 2016 and remains a favorite among users. The function has evolved over the years and for this reason it is hardly recognizable by users. On the smartphone screen, swipe to the right with your finger, this will allow the user to return it to the recently used app. From there you can then click right again to go back.
Shortcuts to open apps
One of the most useful features is the app shortcut. To get an overview of the app shortcut options, hold your finger down on any app icon, whether on the home screen or in the app portfolio, for about a second. The options vary from one app to another, but there are sure to be different possibilities. For example, with the Google Calendar app, you can create a new event, task or reminder directly from the hidden menu.
Live Caption
The Android 10 version introduced the Live Caption feature for people who have hearing difficulties, but it can be useful for everyone because it allows you to see what a video or podcast is saying without receiving any audible sound, especially when you are in the public places and no headphones. It is a function that can be selected each time via a small box that appears below the volume controls. Once that button is pressed, all the words spoken in the video are displayed on the screen in the form of subtitles.
Sharing menu block
The sharing menu block was introduced in Android smartphones in 2016, later it was removed and then definitively restored with the Android 11 version in 2021. The function allows you to customize the order of the app in the Share menu. This means that you can put your most frequently used apps at the top of the list for faster access. You have to hold down the favorite app icon and move it within the list, positioning it according to your needs.
App blocking
App locking is often a feature overlooked by users, even though it was introduced for Android smartphones in 2014. It locks an app to the screen and then requires you to unlock the device before you can access any other services. This is especially useful for those who lend their mobile phone to a friend, colleague or other person. To use the feature, look for app pinning or pin app in the system settings. Once found, all that remains is to check it and then decide which app to block.
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