Next Steps

So, that’s Tasker, the wonderfully versatile Android script and application generator that can automate a number of highly customized tasks. And you can do so without knowing anything about the Android SDK or the Java programming language. It’s an amazing utility, one I use every day and one that I know you will too.

Now that you have enough of an introduction to Tasker to get started exploring on your own, here are a few ideas to jump-start your creativity:

  • Run an automated daily backup of your music and photos to Dropbox or other cloud storage service while you sleep.

  • Wake up to a spoken reading of your favorite RSS feeds.

  • Download podcasts using your favorite podcast-catching client while you’re sleeping and have the latest ...

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