When the new Google Pixel smartphones came to light, we also witnessed the novelties that the new Android version of Android 7.1 Nougat would bring to the Android world. These features were made unique and exclusive for Google Pixel devices, but a few days have passed and we already have several ways to use Nougat shortcuts on any Android .
For those who walk a little lost, these shortcuts consist of a direct access to an application, but we can also use to launch the application with a certain function , for example, we can launch Gmail with the screen of writing new email. You also have to be clear, that not all applications are compatible with this functionality .
Pixel devices are losing exclusivity in terms of their functionalities, since some time ago we can use your launcher , your wallpapers and even the characteristic circular icons . Finally it seems that we can also use Nougat shortcuts on any Android.
To achieve this functionality, we will need a custom launcher and within those that exist in Google Play Store, for the moment they are compatible with the shortcuts: Action Launcher and Nova Launcher .
Any of these two launchers includes this functionality, but with a slight difference. In Action Laucher to access the shortcuts (which have been called Quickcuts) , we will have to swipe down while holding down the icon. By making this gesture you will be shown the options of quick access. In Nova Launcher, we only have to press and hold the icon to show us the quick access options.
Both launchers are the best that exist today and maintain an active development and support, so if you decide to buy the paid version, you will not regret it.
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