In this issue: Automations finally live up to their name, Camera app gets shortcuts, App Shortcuts on Apple Watch and HomePod, a new Apple Music Discovery shortcut, and Keynote templates.
Covering July 17 through August 31, this second member episode recaps everything I’ve shared this summer – and includes teasers for my in-progress workflows coming to the Catalog soon.
Dan Moren shared this great automation for Audio Hijack to move his episodes to Dropbox after each recording – and I’m saving his Run Shortcut method for later.
Obscura 4 from developer Ben McCarthy has released, giving you photo and video controls to replace your iPhone camera – check out the excellent new app in my short review.
If you’ve shot with Portrait Mode and want to change focus points—both in and out—Fuoco is the app for you.
If you love to track your music with Last.FM, AirScrobble brings Shortcuts support for the service – check it out.
Automadon is a dedicated utility for providing Shortcuts actions for Mastodon – check out the set for Lists, Posts, Accounts, and more.
OverPicture adds easy access to picture-in-picture from your Safari toolbar – get it for a few bucks on the App Store.
Daniel Raffel shares his experience setting up HomeKit devices as a single-press toggle in Shortcuts – so he can control his lights via Stream Deck.
One of my regularly-used apps Focus has added new App Shortcuts support – check out the update.
FuelForTheSole on Instagram shared this iPhone safety shortcut for anyone who feels like they might be in danger – send this to someone you know.
Tyler Hillsman shared the Tech Talk from Apple that guides developers through the process updating from older Shortcuts APIs to the newer App Intents.
Federico Viticci shared his hot take on the new dual widget for Shortcuts – and I added my thoughts in the comments.
After the tragic passing of Alex Hay, his Shortcuts apps will continue development under Snailed It Developement LTD with community member Rosemary Orchard’s team.
Jeremy Burge highlights an excellent features of iOS 17 – improved Pet detection in the People album. My cat approves.
The Tesla app has updated with a set of actions for Shortcuts to control your vehicle – check out the full list, and my suggestions for improvement.
I’m linking Gruber who’s linking AppleInsider about pinned links in Apple’s Messages app – here’s how it works, and why it’s a bit odd right now.
I had the pleasure of being a guest on Clockwise with Dan Moren & Mikah Sargent, plus fellow guest Kathy Campell. And yes, I talk about Shortcuts.
In this issue: Automations finally live up to their name, Camera app gets shortcuts, App Shortcuts on Apple Watch and HomePod, a new Apple Music Discovery shortcut, and Keynote templates.
If you’re looking to move from Google Maps to Apple Maps, this shortcut makes it easy to process your locations one-by-one.