If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Open Software Update
Opens the Software Update section of Settings to see if new betas and updates are available.
Actions Used
Open URLs
Opens URLs passed into the action in Safari (or the corresponding app if it’s a deep link).
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Software%20Update
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Software%20Update
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Software Update”
end tell
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Open Software Update
Opens the Software Update section of Settings to see if new betas and updates are available.
Learn about Apple betas
Opens the Apple Beta Software Program page where you can sign up for Apple’s public betas for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS, plus learn about upcoming releases.
Check beta release notes
Presents a menu of platform types, then opens the corresponding release notes page on Apple’s website.
Check beta release notes
Presents a menu of platform types, then opens the corresponding release notes page on Apple’s website.
Find Shortcuts release notes
Opens Apple.com search results for “Shortcuts release notes”
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Opens to News stories about the NBA, including scores, schedules, teams, and special curated categories for events like the Playoffs.
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Saves a story to reading list if one is found, otherwise opens the Reading List section of Safari.
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Asks you to pick a folder, then a shortcut to open and copy as an iCloud link to paste into your Feedback report.
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Opens the Search page on Bluesky where you can enter your query, find suggested accounts, and discover new feeds.
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