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Fox News
2 days ago
- Fox News
10 Android automation tips to simplify your daily routine
Many people don't know that they can automate certain tasks on their Android devices. These automations can save them time and streamline their workflows, and they only take a few taps to set up. It can take some trial and error to figure out which automations work for you, but the good news is that we have 10 of them you can try right now. Note: We are using a Samsung Galaxy phone for this guide. Due to Android phones having different user interfaces, depending on the manufacturer, the steps might be slightly different on your device. If you have a well-defined work schedule, automating when Do Not Disturb (DND) mode turns on and off ensures uninterrupted focus during those times. Here's how you can set it up: Now you need to choose what the mode does. Follow the steps below: You might need to send a message later, but you might not always remember to do so. Luckily, your Android allows you to schedule it to go out at a specific time in case you're tied up. Open the Messages app and compose your message as you normally would. Instead of sending the message, do this instead: Setting up a bedtime mode on your phone ensures you can sleep through the night without interruptions from your Android phone. It simply silences notifications and minimizes distractions automatically. To set it up, you will need to create a sleep routine. Follow the steps below: Enabling Google Autofill can save precious time by automatically filling in forms, passwords and payment details across apps and websites. Here's how to enable it: Setting your phone to automatically switch to power-saving mode when the battery gets low helps you conserve battery life, with no manual intervention required. Let's start by setting up the time period for when you want the phone to turn on power-saving mode. Follow these steps: Now you need to set it to switch to power-saving mode at the set time. Follow these steps: Social media, games and other time-consuming apps can be a hindrance when you need to focus on work. This automation is a good one for automatically blocking them during work hours and unblocking them when you're out of the office. To set it up, you must first set the period with the steps below: Now to restrict the apps: It's always a good idea to enable dark mode during the evening hours. That way, you can reduce eye strain in low-light conditions. Here's how you can do that: This location-based Wi-Fi automation helps conserve battery life and enhance security by automatically connecting to trusted networks when you're at specific locations, like at home or work. It will remain disconnected everywhere else. Here are the steps to do that: By automating your photo backups, you'll never have to manually save or transfer photos again. They'll automatically sync to the cloud whenever you take new pictures, giving you peace of mind that your memories are always protected. While there are several apps you can use to do this, we will use Google Photos. Here are the steps: It's understandable to disable auto-rotation to prevent the screen from unintentionally rotating when you move your device. However, you might want it to turn on again when, for example, watching a movie on Netflix or viewing a photo. To save yourself some frustration, it's best to automate the process. First, let's create the routine with the steps below: Automation isn't just about convenience. It's about creating habits that improve the way your Android phone works for you, especially in scenarios where it seems like it's working against you (e.g., causing too many distractions). Your Android phone is smarter than you think. While many of these automations can work for you as is, don't be afraid to tweak them to your particular scenario. What tedious task are you going to automate now that you know how to go about it? Let us know by writing us at For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Follow Kurt on his social channels: Answers to the most-asked CyberGuy questions: New from Kurt: Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
Geek Culture
6 days ago
- Health
- Geek Culture
Celebrate Global Running Day With Exclusive Apple Watch Digital Award
Ahead of Global Running Day on 4 June, Apple is encouraging healthy living with the chance to earn a limited edition digital award for recording a user's run using the Apple Watch. To earn the exclusive award, runners will need to clock in a distance of at least 5 km on 4 June using any Apple Watch app that adds workouts to its Health feature. Users who complete this challenge will earn a digital badge that can be viewed in the Awards tab of the Fitness app, alongside exclusive animated stickers that can be sent through the Messages app. Apple Watch Digital Award (Source: Tom's Guide) Animated Stickers for Messages App Apple Watch beginners don't have to worry either, as the device comes packed with runner-friendly features to get both newcomers and pros on their feet, such as Custom Workouts for structured exercise plans that include intervals of work and recovery, giving users haptic or voice feedback to let them know when to switch between work and rest, Pacer to help a user's training session with alerts to notify them of their goals, automatic track detection that will automatically tell when runners arrive at a standard-shaped outdoor track, or Training Load, which compares training intensity with data from the past 28 days to allow users to understand the strain on their body. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. Apple apple watch Global Running Day
