Why still no full Apple Shortcuts alternative on Pixel / Android?
I want to raise a topic that has been bothering me since the first day I bought my Google Pixel 10.
Why has a huge company like Google still not created a real system automation tool like Apple Shortcuts on iPhone?
Yes, Android has third-party apps like Tasker, MacroDroid, and others. But that is not the same. I mean a native, simple, and secure solution built directly into the system.
On iPhone, with Shortcuts, you can easily:
— turn off mobile data automatically when you arrive home
— change wallpapers depending on location (home / work)
— create actions for third-party apps
— automate message sending
— set actions for charging, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more
And even more serious scenarios:
Phone stolen?
Automatically take a photo with the front camera and send it to a selected contact with location.
Why does Android, which has always been known as the more open and flexible system, still not have a built-in tool like this?
I think this would be especially perfect for Pixel — giving users real system automation instead of forcing them to search for complicated third-party apps.
I’m interested to hear other users’ opinions:
Do you also miss a feature like this?
Or do you think current solutions are already enough?