Siri Shortcuts, apps, and technology tips

Set orientation lock

Prompts you to choose between locking or unlocking the orientation of your iPad.

Run Shortcut deep link

shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Set%20orientation%20lock

Open Shortcut deep link

shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Set%20orientation%20lock

AppleScript code

tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Set orientation lock” end tell

Gets your current location, gets the Maps URL, and starts a message to send it to someone.

Turns Orientation Lock on so your iPad screen won’t rotate.

Opens the Magnifier for iPhone and iPad that lets you zoom in, capture images, and add color overlays to see better.

Opens a preset sequence of apps you always want available in Slide Over.

Toggles background sounds and sets it to Balanced Noise.

Turns the “Announce Notifications” feature of Siri off so she doesn’t speak out loud while wearing headphones.

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