In iOS 13, Shortcuts has gotten some pretty wild new powers. It can run shortcuts automatically, in the background, for example, based on the time of day, or your location. You can tap your iPhone on ...

For iOS 17, Apple has introduced a feature that photography enthusiasts will love — the "Open Camera" action in Shortcuts. Here's how to set up and configure the action. The iOS 17 beta cycle is ...

Simplify tasks using Apple Intelligence-powered Shortcuts in iOS 26. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac Shortcuts are more innovative than ever in iOS 26, thanks to Apple Intelligence. They now ...

Many users of Apple devices fall into a routine and use them the exact same way every day, never caring to explore the lesser-known iPhone tricks. However, every now and then, we come across a feature ...

The iOS 17 beta has shown the world a lot it can do, but a recently added feature was discovered to add more experiences with the Shortcuts getting more to do in this new OS. The new Shortcuts may set ...

Shortcuts on iOS continue to be one of the most powerful yet underused apps on the operating system. It's basically a scripting application that can make your phone do almost anything with the press ...

iOS Shortcuts can turn your iPhone into a true productivity powerhouse. From downloading X or Spotify videos to sharing your ETA, logging water, ejecting water from speakers, or even automating ...

Apple’s iOS 18.4 introduces a suite of powerful shortcuts designed to enhance your interaction with apps and system settings. These tools aim to save time, reduce repetitive tasks, and boost ...

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