New in the Shortcuts Library: Apple News Food shortcuts
February 26
New in iOS 18.4, Apple News+ get access to a special Food category – here’s a set of shortcuts to access all its sections.
Stephen Robles’ Top 5 iOS 18.4 Beta Features – Ambient Music, Recipes, and Shortcuts Actions! »
February 26
Stephen Robles has a preview of what’s new in iOS 18.4 – including the new Open Conversation action in Shortcuts.
Make Your Screenshots Framous (And Automate Them) With This Mac App
February 25
Wrapping your screenshots in beautiful device frames has never been easier with Framous for Mac – check out their sample shortcut.
My Top-Down Video Setup Now Runs On Elgato’s CamLink 4K
February 22
Elgato sent me a set of the CamLink 4K for my video and streaming setup – here’s how I’ll be using it for my top-down shots.
Messages Gets “Open Conversation” Action for Shortcuts in iOS 18.4 Beta
February 21
There’s a new “Open Conversation” action for Messages in the iOS 18.4 betas – here’s how to use it, what I’d like to see added, and some sample shortcuts.
New in the Shortcuts Library: Messages Conversations shortcuts
February 21
Alongside iOS 18.4, Apple is adding an Open Conversation action – here’s a set of sample shortcuts built around the new capability.
Customize Your Mac Workspace With CurrentKey’s Menu Bar Script Images
February 14
When in your custom workspace created with CurrentKey, the Menu Bar icon provides context – now you can use Script Images to create more signals (and show them using Shortcuts).
Pro-Tip: Shortcuts Has Its Own Suite of AppleScript Commands
February 14
I utilize AppleScript to trigger my Shortcuts via Stream Deck every day – so I wanted to document the command suite on the open web.
Announcement: I’ll Be Speaking About Apple Intelligence at Deep Dish Swift This April
February 11
I’m excited to join a great lineup of speakers at Deep Dish Swift – come here my talk about Apple Intelligence!
Preparing Your App for Apple Intelligence: My Conference Talk from NSSpain 2024
February 10
Watch my full presentation about Apple Intelligence from NSSpain – this is the perfect primer ahead of new features arriving soon.
New in the Shortcuts Library: MacStories shortcuts
January 12
If you’re not a MacStories reader yet, now is the time – check out my shortcuts for getting the best from the team at MacStories.net.
What’s New in Shortcuts in iOS and iPadOS 18.2, macOS 15.2, watchOS 11.2, and visionOS 2.2 »
December 16
iOS 18.2 brings new Fitness and Stocks actions, Get Current App for scripting, and new macOS support for a set of existing actions.
Check Out This LEGO Stream Deck from Elgato
December 10
Elgato’s gift to Partners this year was a LEGO Stream Deck! Check out the set.
Live: Opening a Christmas Gift from Elgato!
December 9
Elgato sent a Christmas gift to all Elgato Partners this year, marked “Do Not Open Until December 9th.” Well, it’s December 9th and I’m opening mine!
iPad Pros: Shortcuts 8 with Matthew Cassinelli »
December 5
Tim Chaten had me back on his podcast iPad Pros to discuss the annual update to Shortcuts.
How to integrate Siri and Apple Intelligence into your app to query onscreen content »
December 3
Jordan Morgan has shared another excellent App Intents guide, this time setting developers up so users can query on-screen content using Apple Intelligence.
Apple Music Replay: Save Your Listening History From Kids Music With These Shortcuts
December 3
If your Apple Music Replay results are mixed with your kids’ songs, then you need to try the “Use Listening History” Focus Filter for the Music app.
New in the Shortcuts Library: Apple Music Replay shortcuts
December 3
Apple has released Replay 2024, so I built a set of shortcuts for playing the annual playlists. Plus, shortcuts to control Listening History.
Get High-Quality Mac Accessories with Elgato’s Black Friday Sale
November 29
Elgato’s Black Friday sale is live for 2024, with big discounts on a variety of products – check out my related blog posts.
New in the Shortcuts Library: Comixology from Amazon shortcuts
November 27
Here’s my new set of shortcuts for comics readers – a folder for Comixology from Amazon, which is most accessible on the Kindle website.