Search Google
Asks you to give a search query, then passes it to the Google app to show results.
Open Google Search
Opens the Google app and activates the Search function, showing the keyboard immediately so you can start typing your query.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Google%20Search
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Google%20Search
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Google Search”
end tell
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Opens the Google app to the Lens function so you can use your phone’s camera to scan the environment around you and perform AI functions like real-time translation of street signs.
Search image with Google Lens
receives a photo from the Share Sheet ( or asks you to pick one) and passes it to the Google app to the Lens feature, using it as a search input and showing you results based off what it sees.
Translate with Google Lens
Opens the Google app to the Lens feature and looks for text to translate using the camera.
Start a Voice Search
Opens the Google app and activates Voice Search, letting you use Google dictation in place of Apple’s before performing a Google Search.
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Dials the number for 1-800-APL-CARE, the phone number for getting assistance with products for which you’ve purchased AppleCare.
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Switches to your default Wallpaper, untied from any Focus mode.
Open Touch preferences
Opens into the Touch section of Accessibility settings to let you control features like AssistiveTouch, Reachability, Haptic Touch, Touch Accommodations, Tap or Swipe to Wake, Shake to Undo, Prevent Lock to End Call, Call Audio Routing, and Back Tap control
Open Google Lens
Opens the Google app to the Lens function so you can use your phone’s camera to scan the environment around you and perform AI functions like real-time translation of street signs.
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