Tip: Upload High Quality Media on Threads With This Setting »
December 19
The @Threads account has shared a tip for maximizing your content sizes – to enable uploading highest quality media in Settings.
New shortcuts for the Phone app in the Shortcuts Library
December 19
Built for iPhone users, these Phone app shortcuts make it easy to access your voicemail, make calls, or copy your phone number to share with others.
iOS 17.2 Includes 50 New URL Schemes You Can Use in Shortcuts on Your iPhone »
December 18
Justin Myers of GadgetHacks covers deep links for Journal, Contact Key Verification, and Accessibility settings new in iOS 17.2
Tip: Filter Apple Music Albums By Favorites To Hide Singles
December 15
Apple Music updated Likes to Favorites – and added a new filter in your Albums view that you can use in a unique way if you have lots of Singles.
New podcasting shortcuts for Transistor.FM
December 12
While working on my podcasting workflow, I developed these shortcuts for my hosting service Transistor.FM.
Things’ Shortcuts support wins “Best New Feature” in MacStories Selects
December 11
The team at Things has won the “Best New Feature” award from MacStories for their robust Shortcuts support – I think this is spot on.
What’s new in Shortcuts in iOS and iPadOS 17.2, macOS 14.2, and watchOS 10.2 »
December 11
Apple has published release notes for Shortcuts fixes in iOS 17.2, including a number of bugs I submitted and new Health improvements for Siri.
iA Writer helps you become a better Ai writer with Authorship
November 30
The team behind iA Writer developed a new Authorship feature for writers who use ChatGPT – an effective method for understanding what is one’s own true writing.
Former Shortcuts team launch new AI startup Software Applications Incorporated
November 30
Former Shortcuts team members Ari Weinstein, Conrad Kramer, and Kim Beverett have launched a desktop AI startup in style – learn all about Software Applications Incorporated.
Tip: Mark Physical Copies As Finished For Your Apple Books Year In Review
November 28
Apple Books has a new Year in Review feature, which might not be useful unless you read eBooks – here’s how to log your physical books instead.
What’s New in Shortcuts – Issue 101
November 27
In this issue: Action button built for Shortcuts, iOS 17 apps and tips, quick shortcuts for social media and TV, and Apple’s release notes.
Shortcuts annual memberships are 20% off for Cyber Monday
November 27
Hello everyone and happy Cyber Monday! For today only, I’m offering a 20% off discount for annual memberships, lowering the total cost to $40 (as
iOS 17 Tip: Speed up Haptic Touch
November 20
Aday on mas.to on the new “Fast” option for Haptic Touch: By far my favorite #iOS17 feature. Apple describes changing the Haptic Touch duration as
Guest spot — Rich On Tech: Emergency phone setup & smart holiday shopping
November 19
KTLA’s Rich DeMuro was kind enough to invite me on his radio show to talk Shortcuts and iPhone – enjoy.
My Monarch: Legacy of Monsters movie watch list (and shortcut)
November 13
The new Apple TV+ series based off the Godzilla universe debuts on Friday – so I’m having a movie-watching event this week ahead of the show.
Humane launches Ai Pin hardware for voice, camera, and laser-based personal computing
November 9
Today, Humane announced their new Ai Pin, a $699 cellular-enabled wearable powered by artificial intelligence. The Ai Pin cleverly attaches to your clothing using a
13 Easy YouTube Shortcuts for Creators and Viewers »
November 3
From Stephen Robles on YouTube: Stephen’s set of YouTube shortcuts are great, taking advantage of YouTube’s web URL to redirect across the app. Plus, the RSS feed ones go even further for creators.
Apple posts full video “Behind the scenes: An Apple Event shot on iPhone” »
October 31
Apple has posted a behind-the-scenes look at how they shot heir latest Apple Event on iPhone – I highlighted my favorite line from the clip.
Guest spot — iPad Pros: Shortcuts 7 with Matthew Cassinelli
September 29
For my annual guest spot on iPad Pros, I talked about… you guessed it! Shortcuts.
Apple touts how to “Get More Done With Shortcuts” on macOS Sonoma »
September 26
Check out the Mac App Store story on Shortcuts apps, now updated for macOS Sonoma – and a teaser of my desktop widget setup.