Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how to do more with your consumer gadgets. Going out? Given how quickly things are escalating, there are lots of ...

To set up custom text shortcuts on Android, use your keyboard’s settings. For Gboard, go to Settings > Dictionary > Personal Dictionary, then add a word and its shortcut. On Samsung Keyboard, navigate ...

Siri knows how long your bus will take to get you home. Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac This Siri Shortcut will send an iMessage to a friend, spouse or other contact telling them how long it will be ...

I live in Germany, and even though my German is fine, I often get beaten by notices and signs. In my native England, signs and notices are snappy. They use few words, and often annoying slogans, to ...