Sure, it’s cool to say, “OK Google” to your Android phone and ask questions like, “What’s the best sushi place nearby?” or “How did Mount Everest get its name?” But once the novelty of gimmicky voice commands like those wears off, you may find yourself hardly ever speaking to your Android device—well, unless you’re chatting with a human.
That’s a shame, though, because some Android voice commands can be quite useful, simple, and even time-saving.
Such everyday activities as creating a reminder or setting your Android alarm clock are (I’d argue, anyway) actually easier and faster to do by voice than by swiping and tapping. Same goes for finding where you’re going, adding an event to your calendar, or even sending a brief text message.
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