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technology12 days ago•9 min saved

iOS 27 Rolls Out AI-Driven Features Android Has Yet to Match

iOS 27 introduces AI-powered photo editing (Spatial Reframing and 3D Spatial Scene) with on-device AI and Private Cloud Compute, a Safari Notify Me feature for web-page changes across devices, natural-language Shortcuts automation, a camera-based bill-splitting tool tied to Apple Cash, and an automatic password-change tool in Passwords—marking a more AI-centric iPhone experience that Google/Android are likely to emulate, though some features remain iPhone-only or US-focused.

via bgr.com|

#ai-editing #ios-27 #note-only-five-tags-allowed-ensure-to-pick-five

technology24 days ago•7 min saved

iPadOS 27 Turns iPad into a Desktop-Style Powerhouse: Five Features to Try

9to5Mac highlights five standout iPadOS 27 features—Magic Keyboard automation, natural-language Shortcuts, Safari’s smart tab organization, desktop-class improvements like faster window management and external display support, and SiriAI-powered Search indexing—arguing these changes greatly enhance productivity and blur the line between iPad and desktop; the piece notes the update is in developer beta and promises more improvements ahead.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple-intelligence #ipados27 #safari

tech28 days ago•41 min saved

Siri AI on the Mac Bets on Baby Steps, With Mixed Results in 24 Hours

Antonio Di Benedetto tests Siri AI in macOS 27 Golden Gate’s developer beta for about 24 hours and finds it improves on Mac usage but remains limited: it can launch apps and analyze visible data, but can’t perform actions inside apps, struggles with non‑Apple content, and its Visual Intelligence often misreads data; overall, it’s a promising but very early step toward a more capable Mac assistant.

via The Verge|

#apple-intelligence #macos-27-golden-gate #shortcuts

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

WWDC26 AI Aims for Everyday Wins With Photos, Shortcuts, and Camera

Apple’s WWDC26 showcases AI features designed for everyday use: Photos gains Spatial Reframing to change compositions with generative AI while preserving resolution; Shortcuts can be created from natural-language prompts, simplifying automations; Safari adds Notify Me and one-tap password updates for compromised accounts; Camera introduces Siri Mode for on-device AI interactions. The author is excited to try these four features in the upcoming iOS 27 beta.

via CNET|

#ai #apple #photos

technology1 month ago•54 min saved

Five iOS 27 ideas Android should borrow now

Android Central argues Android could benefit by copying five iOS 27 features: granular Time Allowances for parental controls; a native automation app akin to Shortcuts; Siri Mode integrated into the Camera app for on‑device actions; Spatial Reframing to alter a photo's perspective after capture; and Image Playground with Private Cloud Compute for advanced AI image generation—urging Google to upgrade parental controls, unify AI features, and deliver system‑level automation to rival Apple's ecosystem.

via Android Central|

#ai #android-os #ios-27

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

WWDC 2026 Preview: Siri's Gemini-powered revamp, natural-language Shortcuts, and AI-forward updates

WWDC 2026 is expected to spotlight a Gemini-powered Siri with a dedicated iOS 27 app (potentially in beta), a natural-language Shortcuts overhaul, a macOS 27 Liquid Glass refresh, and enhanced heart-rate tracking in watchOS 27, all under a broader AI theme; the event could also mark Tim Cook’s final WWDC as CEO with a leadership transition already planned for later this year.

via 9to5Mac|

#ios27 #macos27 #shortcuts

technology1 month ago•19 min saved

AI Shortcut Forge Turns Natural Language Prompts into Apple Shortcuts

MacStories founder Federico Viticci unveils Shortcuts Playground, a free open-source plugin for Claude Code and Codex that converts natural-language prompts into functioning Apple Shortcuts by generating and signing .shortcut files on macOS; it supports build and remix commands, runs validation loops to fix errors, and showcases the potential of AI-assisted automation while noting that outputs should be checked, with a future prospect of an official Apple integration.

via MacStories|

#ai #automation #claude-code

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

iOS 27 Adds AI Wallpapers and AI-Generated Shortcuts

Bloomberg reports iOS 27 will include an AI-powered Image Playground wallpaper generator and a Shortcuts update that lets Siri describe a desired task to create a workflow with AI, with AI-created shortcuts automatically installed and accessible after WWDC previews on June 8.

via MacRumors|

#ai #ios-27 #shortcuts

technology1 month ago•12 min saved

iPhone Power-Up: 10 Apple Shortcut Hacks You Need

Lifehacker rounds up 10 Apple Shortcuts to turbocharge iPhone use, showing how to extend the Action Button with multi-shortcut setups, pull News Report AI into Notes via RSS, save X video clips, use MusicBot for smart playlists, log your current location, get tailored low‑battery alerts (even via ChatGPT), add discovered songs to Apple Music with Shazam, personalize post‑alarm routines, receive battery warnings when leaving home, and run specific actions in CarPlay, plus tips for building your own automations using triggers and actions in Shortcuts.

via Lifehacker|

#apple #automation #iphone

technology5 months ago•84 min saved

Garmin Shortcuts: The Hidden Button Tricks I Use Daily

The article highlights Garmin shortcuts—formerly known as hot keys—as a hidden feature that lets you customize button presses to quickly access your most-used tools. By configuring shortcuts in the Settings (often under System), you can assign actions like launching the music player, starting timers, saving a location, or opening alarms. On five-button Garmins you can set up to seven shortcuts, enabling a clutter-free watch face while providing rapid access to frequent functions, a daily time-saver the author personally relies on.

via Tom's Guide|

#garmin #hotkeys #shortcuts

gaming10 months ago•2 min saved

Hollow Knight: Silksong - Simple Key and Door Location Guide

In Hollow Knight Silksong, Simple Keys are used to unlock certain doors in Pharloom, providing shortcuts and access to new areas. They can be purchased from Pebb for 500 Rosaries or found in Sinner's Road after completing a platform challenge. Key locations include Bone Bottom, Deep Docks, and Sinner's Road, each unlocking valuable shortcuts or questlines to aid progression.

via PCGamesN|

#game-tips #gaming #hollow-knight-silksong

technology11 months ago•23 min saved

Apple's macOS Tahoe Public Beta Offers Exciting New Features

Apple's macOS Tahoe public beta introduces significant updates including a new design language, enhanced Spotlight features, expanded Shortcuts automation, and a revamped menu bar, though the design feels unfinished and inconsistent on the Mac. The update aims to improve productivity and integrate more AI-driven features, but the interface still needs refinement to better suit Mac users.

via Six Colors|

#design-updates #macos-tahoe #public-beta

business11 months ago•3 min saved

Success Hinges on Ambition and Laziness, Not Intelligence, Expert Says

Successful billionaires, politicians, and CEOs often succeed not because of their intelligence but due to their ambition and strategic laziness, which drives them to seek shortcuts, delegate effectively, and prioritize attitude over skills in hiring. This approach fosters innovation, agility, and efficiency in their organizations.

via Fortune|

#ambition #business #laziness

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Android Canary Update Brings New Features and Enhancements

Android Canary's latest update introduces a new 'Now Playing' lock screen shortcut, allowing quick access to song identification features directly from the lock screen, enhancing user convenience on Pixel devices.

via Android Authority|

#android #lock-screen #now-playing

technology1 year ago•9 min saved

How macOS Tahoe Boosts Your Productivity

macOS Tahoe introduces five key features that significantly boost productivity: an improved Clipboard History accessible via Spotlight, Spotlight direct actions for faster task execution, integration of Apple Intelligence into Shortcuts for smarter automation, Live Activities displayed in the menu bar for real-time updates, and the ability to answer and place phone calls directly from the Mac, streamlining workflows and reducing distractions.

via AppleInsider|

#clipboard-history #macos-tahoe #productivity