Do you ever wish there was a quicker way of replying to a text or email? There actually is, and I have a nifty little trick up my sleeve to show you how to speed up sending texts and emails. It's a ...

Espanso is a useful cross-platform text expander that allows you to create text shortcuts on your PC. But the tool essentially gives you a blank slate to work with, so it can be difficult to know ...

When it works, a text shortcut tool can feel like magic. Create a few shortcuts for your most frequently typed phrases or sentences, and you can enter them instantly with just a few keystrokes. With a ...

Apple’s autocorrect can be helpful, but it is not always right. If you are fed up with awkward word swaps, Text Replacement on iPhone, iPad and Mac lets you create your own shortcuts that expand into ...

You can use Apple's Shortcuts app to find text messages much faster in iOS 26's Messages app for the iPhone and iPad.

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