Automating Devices with Elgato Stream Deck via Apple Shortcuts »
August 30
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.
Focus Pomodoro Timer Adds New App Shortcuts »
August 29
One of my regularly-used apps Focus has added new App Shortcuts support – check out the update.
If you are in danger, use this iPhone shortcut »
August 29
FuelForTheSole on Instagram shared this iPhone safety shortcut for anyone who feels like they might be in danger – send this to someone you know.
How to migrate from custom intents to App Intents »
August 28
Tyler Hillsman shared the Tech Talk from Apple that guides developers through the process updating from older Shortcuts APIs to the newer App Intents.
The New Dual Shortcuts Widget Could Use Some Work »
August 28
Federico Viticci shared his hot take on the new dual widget for Shortcuts – and I added my thoughts in the comments.
The Shortcuts Apps Of The Late Alex Hay Will Continue With Trusted Developers
August 25
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.
Name This Pet Is the Best Feature of iOS 17 »
August 22
Jeremy Burge highlights an excellent features of iOS 17 – improved Pet detection in the People album. My cat approves.
Tesla app adds Shortcuts support for vehicle controls »
August 22
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.
How to Pin Links in Apple Messages »
August 16
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.
Guest spot — Clockwise: I Can See All the Electrons in the Universe!
August 16
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.
What’s New in Shortcuts – Issue 99
August 15
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.
How to transfer data from Google Maps to Apple Maps »
August 15
If you’re looking to move from Google Maps to Apple Maps, this shortcut makes it easy to process your locations one-by-one.
App Shortcuts Work on HomePod in iOS 17 »
August 15
New in iOS 17 – HomePod gets proper support for App Shortcuts, letting you access a wide range of Siri actions with your voice-only.
Apple Watch Apps Can Provide App Shortcuts in watchOS 10 »
August 15
New in watchOS 10 – Apple Watch apps get App Shortcuts support and with it bring a wide range of Siri actions to your wrist.
Automating with Shortcuts and macOS Folder Actions »
August 14
Jason Snell shared a classic automation post covering how to use long-living Mac feature combined with the latest Shortcuts features.
QReate lets you create stunning QR codes on Mac »
August 14
If you’re looking to custom a set of QR codes, QReate looks like the best Mac app for the job – check out the new app.
MacOS Sonoma Tip: Use Emoji For Custom Bookmark Favicons »
August 14
With the latest version of macOS showing favicons for websites, you might want to customize your bookmark – here’s how to replace it with an emoji.
Rogue Amoeba shares test releases for macOS 14 »
August 10
Mac developers Rogue Amoeba have released their beta versions of their Pro app suite – something I’ve been waiting for since updating early.
Tip: Design your own Keynote template (and create it with Shortcuts) »
August 8
Simon Støvring shared about designing his own Keynote template – and I replied with a tip about creating presentations from your own themes using Shortcuts.
New in the Shortcuts Library: Keynote shortcuts
August 8
If you’re a fan of Apple’s presentation tool, these shortcuts are for you – create from themes, open presentations in Rehearse and Show Mode, and create presentations from your own custom theme.