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Apple Siri Shortcuts vs Samsung Bixby Quick Commands: in pictures

While I enjoy using Apple's latest iPhone XS, Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 keeps stealing my primary SIM card. After diving into the customizable automation assistants of both platforms it is clear there is a lot of power available at the sound of the spoken word.
By Matthew Miller, Contributing Writer
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Recommended Bixby Quick Commands

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Creating Bixby Quick Commands

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My custom Bixby Quick Commands

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Editing a Quick Command

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Apple Shortcuts library

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Creating a Shortcut with actions

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Easy setup process with some complicated actions

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