Apple released new versions of their Accessibility Assistant shortcut for Mac and Apple Watch, joining the iPhone & iPad version. We cover how the shortcut works, plus provide links to the Accessibility shortcuts available in the Gallery.
Apple's release of Shortcuts actions for their own apps are incredibly important – for its users, the developer community, and Apple itself. Here's how the recent iWork actions reflect that priority and what it means that Apple continue forward with their other first-party apps.
Pages, Keynote, and Numbers are built for Shortcuts on iPhone, iPad, and Mac — the new actions make accessing documents, creating templates, and even inserting data into spreadsheets. We've covered each action, built example shortcuts, and show you how to take advantage of iWork with the Shortcuts app.
In iOS 15.4 beta 1, Apple has added a new toggle to Personal Automations in the Shortcuts app for “Notify When Run,” letting your hide notifications for Automations and create a more seamless experience.
Apple's automation platform had a big year with the release of Shortcuts for Mac, but growing pains are holding users back – here are 8 things Apple could fix to improve the Shortcuts app for everyone whether you're new or a power user.
Using the Apple TV Remote app in Shortcuts to control the Apple TV – including from HomePod!
In iOS 14.5, Apple has released three new actions to Shortcuts to extend the app’s functionality, including setting Orientation Lock, using Take Screenshot as part of a flow, and changing cellular settings for 5G as well options for Dual Sim users.
Looking to add new shortcuts you’ve found online to your collection, but got stuck at Apple’s “Can’t Add Shortcut” warning? This article will walk you through how to fix this, plus explains some of the other security features in Shortcuts.
Using the new “Ask Siri” option in Spotlight can speed up your assistant experience and enable a voice-less way to interact with your Siri Shortcuts.
In iOS 13, Siri Shortcuts can be added to the Home screen - here’s why they’re useful and how to set them up.
The iOS 13.2 update for HomePod brings multiple-voice recognition and with it access to Personal Requests – including Siri Shortcuts. Plus, we've got setup troubleshooting tips
In another bug fix update to iOS 13, Apple released iOS 13.1.2 today that, to Siri Shortcuts user's delight, brings back support for running shortcuts from HomePod (among other changes) – we've got details on how to get the changes, what they mean, and 5 shortcuts for you to use on HomePod.
Sharing your custom-made Shortcuts is going to get a whole lot easier!
The Shortcuts app has a number of keyboard shortcuts that iPad users can take advantage of – Search, Create shortcut, Detail view, Run/Stop shortcut, and Close shortcut. Try using these to speed up your Siri Shortcut-building workflow.
With the release of iOS 13 and iPadOS coming Tuesday, September 24th, iPhone and iPad users will find themselves with a new app installed by default: Shortcuts. For this update, Apple reworked some of the fundamentals of Siri Shortcuts, taking the Shortcuts app's powerful actions and offering those capabilities to other apps on the App Store. Plus, they all work fully in Siri, marking...
The Shortcuts app has a few new features to make your experience better than ever.
Apple released a huge update to Siri with Siri Shortcuts, opening up more potential for the smart assistant to both app developers and Apple users.
Custom Shortcuts by one of the greats is waiting for you right now.
We're putting together lists of the Shortcuts actions, starting with those supported for Apple's own apps.