Apple is making its Shortcuts app simpler to use with iOS 17. The app, which allows power users to create automations for their favorite apps, will receive an updated user interface, making it easier ...

My latest Shortcuts experiments began in earnest on my way back from Rome. I stopped in Ireland for a few days to deal with COVID testing and start ramping back up to my normal work routine. I wasn’t ...

Learn how to set up an iPhone shortcut that locates your phone and takes a photo when you text it a specific keyword.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Like most Mac users, you have probably never opened the Shortcuts ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Shortcuts app has long been one of Apple’s lesser-used ...

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has acquired Software Applications Inc., a company founded by former Apple employees who worked on Workflow, the software Apple acquired in 2017 and renamed “Shortcuts.” At ...

In researching topics for the Automation Academy over the past few months, I’ve been digging into all the details of Apple’s built-in actions and comparing them against older versions of the Shortcuts ...

Android’s home screen is immensely customizable. While users mostly focus on icon packs, widgets, and launchers, one small, incredibly useful feature often flies under the radar: your ability to add ...

You may have the most organized Android home screen with rows of apps and folders propagating across your display. However, thanks to a series of Android shortcuts, you can quickly get access to all ...

Launcher apps help you open apps, files, and folders quickly. MacOS has a built-in launcher called Spotlight. However, some people prefer third-party launcher apps because they offer more features and ...