As I enter CNET’s New York offices each morning, like clockwork, I silence my Galaxy S III, adjust the brightness, and turn on Wi-Fi. These actions have become so routine that I barely recognize I am ...

Most people have played around with the smart automation features on our phones. Between Samsung's routines, Google Assistant, and Gemini, it feels like there are plenty of ways to automate a job.

Tasker remains a top Android tool, offering users a way to automate mundane tasks. The latest update includes getting it ready for Android 15 by making use of a new Device Effects API. For now, there ...

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. For power users who want to customize every part of their phone, there are a few must-have apps. Apps like MacroDroid, ...

Wouldn’t it be cool if your phone knew to enter airplane mode when you go to the theater, or text your spouse when you leave work? IFTTT and Tasker can automate countless tasks like these to turn your ...

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Last week, we reported Tasker was ineligible for some permissions after the Play Store update. It was unfortunate for some mobile apps because it disabled a number of functions and features and for ...

In Short: Tasker has just received a new update, v5.5, and it makes automation extremely simple. The company implemented these changes via the TaskerNet, and the company explains it as a “place to ...