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
Stop shortcut
Stops execution of the current shortcut and dismisses the shortcut on screen. No more actions will be run after this action.
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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Check beta release notes
Presents a menu of platform types, then opens the corresponding release notes page on Apple’s website.
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.
Find Shortcuts release notes
Opens Apple.com search results for “Shortcuts release notes”
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Opens the deep link into the Downtime feature (inside Screen Time) in iOS settings.
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Presents a list of Education templates from the Numbers app, including an attendance spreadsheet, grade book, GPA sheet, probability calculator, correlation project, or academic calendar.
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Opens the TV app to the Sports tab to show categories like football, soccer, baseball, and other sports alongside your Favorite Teams.
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