The Android system includes a wide range of built-in tools and features that are designed to facilitate the use of smartphones and improve productivity, but many users do not benefit from them because they are not aware of their existence or because they are not enabled by default.
The most prominent of these features is the split-screen feature that allows two applications to run at the same time, allowing the user to follow a video clip while answering messages or browsing the Internet while taking notes, which saves time and enhances the efficiency of using the phone.
Android also provides the ability to quickly navigate between open applications via gestures or navigation buttons, a feature similar to the “Alt + Tab” shortcut on computers, and helps to instantly move between applications without the need to reopen them.
In the field of daily use, most modern Android phones are now equipped with a QR code scanner built into the camera application, which eliminates the need to download external applications, as it is sufficient to point the camera at the code for it to be automatically recognized and its content displayed.
Some devices also support the back-click feature, which allows specific commands to be executed by clicking on the back of the phone, such as turning on the flashlight, taking a screenshot, or opening certain applications, with the ability to customize these functions according to the user’s desire.
Another useful feature is the guest mode, which allows the creation of a temporary account for others when borrowing the phone, which maintains the privacy of personal data and prevents access to the files and applications of the device owner.
In addition, the system provides other smart tools such as instant speech recognition, pinning applications to prevent them from exiting during use, as well as a set of accessibility features that facilitate interaction with the phone and give the user a more flexible and efficient experience.
As the Android system continues to evolve, these built-in tools remain among the most useful features, even though they are still unknown to a wide range of users.
