Here are ten
useful shortcuts on mobile devices that can help you save time and improve your
productivity:
Quick Camera
Access: On most smartphones, you can double-press the power button or use a
swipe gesture on the lock screen to quickly access the camera without unlocking
the device.
Quick
Settings: Swipe down from the top of your screen (Android) or swipe up from the
bottom (iOS) to access the quick settings panel. It provides shortcuts to
commonly used functions like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, screen brightness, and more.
App
Switching: On both Android and iOS, you can quickly switch between recently
used apps by double-tapping the multitasking button (Android) or swiping up from
the bottom and holding briefly (iOS).
Text
Expansion: Most modern mobile operating systems support text expansion or
keyboard shortcuts. You can create custom shortcuts that expand into longer
phrases or sentences. This is particularly helpful for repetitive or frequently
typed text.
Navigation
Shortcuts: In navigation apps like Google Maps, you can pinch-to-zoom on the
map to quickly switch between the overview and detailed view. Additionally,
tapping on the estimated time of arrival (ETA) will provide alternative route
options.
Voice
Commands: Both Android and iOS devices have voice assistants (e.g., Google
Assistant, Siri) that can perform various tasks upon your voice command. You
can use them for making calls, sending messages, setting reminders, or even
controlling smart home devices.
Notification
Center Shortcuts: Expand notifications in your notification center to reveal
additional options. For example, you can reply to messages directly from the
notification without opening the respective app.
Gestures and
Motion Shortcuts: Some smartphones offer gesture-based navigation or motion
shortcuts. For instance, you might be able to perform actions like shaking your
phone to undo typing, flipping it face-down to silence notifications, or
double-tapping the screen to wake it up.
Search
Shortcuts: When you're on the home screen or app drawer, you can quickly search
for apps or content by swiping down on Android or swiping right on iOS. It
saves time by eliminating the need to manually locate apps.
Accessibility
Shortcuts: Explore the accessibility settings on your mobile device to discover
various shortcuts. For instance, you can set up gestures or buttons for
functions like taking screenshots, adjusting volume, or activating the
flashlight.
Note that
the availability and functionality of these shortcuts may vary depending on
your specific device model and operating system version.