The Shortcuts app just became one of the most exciting parts of iOS 26. Not exaggerating. For years, it sat quietly on the Home Screen or buried in a folder for most people. It was a bit intimidating, ...

Apple’s iOS 26 introduces a significant update to its Shortcuts app, using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance productivity. These updates are designed to streamline task management, ...

Apple was quick to tout its AI-powered Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18 a year ago, but it's not until this year's iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26 updates that the company is putting all of that ...

Phone Shortcuts add quick settings navigation with Silence Unknown Callers; paired with nightly automations, calls are filtered on schedule ...

iOS Shortcuts can turn your iPhone into a true productivity powerhouse. From downloading X or Spotify videos to sharing your ETA, logging water, ejecting water from speakers, or even automating ...

The Shortcuts app is where all the magic happens. It's pre-installed on all modern iPhones and gives you access to a plethora of pre-made shortcuts. Explore the Gallery section to find inspiration ...

Simplify tasks using Apple Intelligence-powered Shortcuts in iOS 26. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac Shortcuts are more innovative than ever in iOS 26, thanks to Apple Intelligence. They now ...

You can use Apple's Shortcuts app to find text messages much faster in iOS 26's Messages app for the iPhone and iPad.

With iOS 12’s public beta releasing earlier this week, there’s a whole new crop of users putting Apple’s latest mobile OS to the test. One of the most exciting features of iOS 12 is Siri Shortcuts.

In a fast-moving digital world, your iPhone can be more than just a messaging or browsing device—it can act as a personal assistant that automates your day. With the right iPhone shortcuts, you can ...

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