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technology3 days ago•7 min saved

iOS 27 Shortcuts Revamp Sparks 7 Practical Automations

WIRED’s Reece Rogers tests iOS 27’s redesigned Shortcuts app, highlighting an AI-assisted workflow and seven practical automations such as Habit Breaking (prompt-based control to avoid doomscrolling), Quality Checking (air quality alerts), Battery Saving reminders when leaving home, Plant Watering logs with a home screen shortcut, Screenshot Text Extraction to clipboard, Plane Landing status after airplane mode, and Sound Recognizing that pauses playback. Despite some beta glitches, the piece shows how the Shortcuts overhaul can streamline daily tasks and points to deeper Apple AI integration with iOS 27 arriving this fall.

via WIRED|

#apple #automation #ios-27

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Apple's Shortcuts App Gets Major AI Upgrade in iOS 26

iOS 26 introduces a new feature in the Shortcuts app that allows users to access Apple Intelligence's language models for chatbot-like responses, offering a more conversational AI experience directly within Apple's ecosystem, though it may not replace dedicated chatbots.

via 9to5Mac|

#ai-models #apple-intelligence #chatbot

technology1 year ago•4 min saved

Apple Shortcuts to Receive AI-Driven Revamp and Enhanced Automation

Apple is developing a revamped Shortcuts app with Apple Intelligence integration, enabling users to create AI-assisted actions via natural language voice commands, though its release may be delayed until 2026. The company is also preparing for WWDC 2025, where new operating system names and features, including iOS 26 (renamed to iOS 26), will be announced.

via MacRumors|

#ai-integration #apple-intelligence #macos-tahoe

technology1 year ago•0 min saved

ChatGPT Integration in Apple Shortcuts Signals Shift in Search Dynamics

OpenAI has introduced a new feature called SearchGPT to Apple's Shortcuts app, enhancing the app's functionality by integrating AI-driven search capabilities. This addition allows users to perform more efficient and intelligent searches directly from the Shortcuts app, leveraging OpenAI's advanced language processing technology.

via MacRumors|

#ai-integration #apple #openai

technology2 years ago•5 min saved

"Transform Your iPhone into a Versatile Countdown Timer"

You can turn your iPhone into a customizable countdown timer for any event using the "How Many Days Until" shortcut in the Shortcuts app. Simply set up the shortcut with the event date and name, then run it manually or ask Siri to do it for you. You can create multiple countdowns for different events, share the shortcut, and even invite friends and family to join the celebration. This feature is a fun and easy way to build anticipation and excitement for upcoming occasions.

via Fox News|

#countdown-timer #event-planning #iphone

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Exploring the Best New Features in Apple's iOS 17 Update"

Apple has released iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and watchOS 10, which come with various new features and improvements. The Shortcuts app has received updates, allowing users to create automations using native iOS features and third-party app integrations. New actions include transcribing audio files, deleting alarms, scanning documents, and creating Time Machine backups. Existing features have also been enhanced, such as setting timers, finding alarms, adjusting volume, and capturing photos. For more details, Apple has published a document outlining all the new features in the Shortcuts app.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #automation #ios-17

technology3 years ago•4 min saved

"Never Oversleep Again with This iPhone Alarm Trick"

A trick using the Shortcuts app on iPhones allows users to set up an automation that creates a backup alarm in case the wake-up alarm is turned off instead of snoozed. By following a few simple steps in the Shortcuts app, users can ensure that a secondary alarm is automatically set for a specific time, providing a backup option if the initial alarm is accidentally turned off. This automation can be customized to repeat on specific days of the week and can be deactivated manually if necessary.

via BGR|

#alarm #automation #iphone