Voice Sync Beta Scrolls Scripts on Elgato Prompter Automatically »
August 15
Elgato has released a beta version of Voice Sync for the Prompter, which automatically scrolls as you speak (and stops when you do).
New in the Shortcuts Library: Journal shortcuts
August 14
Check out my folder of shortcuts for Apple’s Journal app for iPhone, which has been updated with new actions in the iOS 18 betas.
App Intents (Results) Tutorial: A Field Guide for iOS Developers »
July 29
Jordan Morgan put together a fantastic guide for App Intents on the Superwall blog – I quoted his Results section here.
EpocCam Turns Your iPhone into a Webcam For Your Mac »
July 7
EpocCam is a great alternative to Continuity Camera for Mac users when you want to use your iPhone camera instead of your webcam.
New in the Shortcuts Library: Apple Developer shortcuts
July 3
Updated once again now that I’m using it again a ton – shortcuts for the Apple Developer app. Works great with Stream Deck.
Check out Apple “Shortcuts for Developers” Page
June 29
From the Apple Developer website – a starting point for developers looking to understand Shortcuts and get started with App Intents.
App Intents: Grouping Parent Parameters Using a Unified Entity Approach
June 29
Streaks developer Quentin Zervaas shared this great technique for working with complex parent parameters in App Intents – grouping them into a single, separate entity.
How To Turn Off The Beats Pill (2024)
June 27
Apple’s user guide for the Beats Pill is mysteriously missing instructions for how to power it off – here’s how (press for 1 second).
Apple’s Refreshed Beats Pill Is On Sale Today
June 27
Apple just released a new version of the classic Beats Pill, updated with modern features – packing a punch for $150.
How Siri could actually win the AI assistant wars
June 26
Check out quotes from my interview with Jared Newman on App Intents, Apple Intelligence, and Siri’s ability to compete with other assistants.
Now Available For App Intents Consulting: Hire Me For Your Apple Intelligence Integration
June 25
Looking to add Apple Intelligence to your app? Hire me as your App Intents consultant and together we’ll build the best integration possible.
Apple Testing Updated Native Actions in Shortcuts (Starting with Reminders)
June 24
Two new actions for Reminders have appeared in the second summer beta – are these a sign of more to come?
What’s New in App Intents in 2024
June 24
Here’s my breakdown of the session “What’s new in App Intents” from Apple’s WWDC’24, covering the new Spotlight features, Entities and Files integrations, Universal Links, and developer improvements.
Apple releases new Final Cut Camera app, plus smart updates to Final Cut Pro for iPad and Mac »
June 20
Apple has released a new Final Cut Camera app to tie in with Live Multicam in Final Cut Pro 2 for iPad – and the Mac version has new smart features as well.
Arc Search Updated To Be Usable on iPad, Tablet Design Comes Later »
June 20
The Browser Company has updated Arc Search to work on iPad – but they’re leaving a fully “reimagined” tablet version for later and getting you a usable version now.
Roundup of App Intents developer sessions from WWDC’24
June 18
Check out links to every session relevant to App Intents available at WWDC for 2024.
My Mind Map of the WWDC’24 Keynote
June 16
Check out my mind map of notes captured during the WWDC’24 keynote.
The Talk Show Live From WWDC 2024 »
June 14
Check out the discussion between John Gruber and Apple executives about everything just announced at WWDC.
Thank You For Coming to My Shortcuts Meetup!
June 12
The Shortcuts User Group meetup at WWDC was a great success – thank you to everyone!
Apple Intelligence in under 2 minutes: Did they fix Siri?
June 10
After the WWDC keynote, I filmed this quick video summarizing what’s new with Apple Intelligence.