Opens the deep link into Apple News+ for the Emoji game. Here’s how Apple describes it:
“The object of this logic and word puzzle is to complete several phrases with as few moves as possible. Each emoji may be interpreted directly, through association, or in combination with other emoji. When you attempt an answer or expand a clue, it counts as a move.”
Uses the Show Topic action from News to open into the main Technology news category, which I’ve found is a good superset or generic term that captures all the best stories from tech subjects I’m interested in before I dive into more specific topics.
Pulls a scan from the New York Times or San Francisco Chronicle’s website with today’s front page.
Presents a menu of options for opening into Apple, HomeKit, or Apps stories in the News app.
Opens to the Apple News Today podcast category, where you can find individual episodes published as stories as well as links to articles mentioned in the show.
Opens to the “Issues” tab of the Nat Geo magazine in Apple News+, where you can open or download specific issues.
Opens to the “Sports” tab in the News app where you can see live games and stories from your favorite teams. If on iPhone and iPad, you can open links directly to games in the TV app.
Opens the URL to the Lists page for your given username. On import, asks you to enter your handle.
Opens the Stream Deck app to let you customize the icons. When run from iOS, uses Remote Login to open the app on your Mac.
Pulls a scan from the New York Times or San Francisco Chronicle’s website with today’s front page.
Opens the Account page of the App Store app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Sets AirDrop receiving to “No One” so you cannot receive files at all.
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