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New in the Shortcuts Library: Apple Developer shortcuts
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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.