Shortcuts

Researcher testing Apple CloudKit accidentally took Shortcuts completely down

1 month ago

Researcher testing Apple CloudKit accidentally took Shortcuts completely down

A security researcher has explained how his investigation into Apple's CloudKit platform inadvertently brought down Siri Shortcuts earlier in 2021.

By Mike Peterson | 1 month ago

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Apple's Shortcuts leveraged to disrupt Texas anti-abortion website

1 month ago

Apple's Shortcuts leveraged to disrupt Texas anti-abortion website

An iOS Shortcut devised by a TikTok content creator is being used to hinder the operation of a Texas anti-abortion website that is urging people to report individuals seeking a procedure.

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 month ago

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Apple deprecates some third-party Siri APIs starting in iOS 15, macOS Monterey

2 months ago

Apple deprecates some third-party Siri APIs starting in iOS 15, macOS Monterey

When iOS 15 and other fall updates arrive, developers will no longer be able to target a handful of Shortcut APIs, notably ones for ride-sharing requests and CarPlay controls.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 months ago

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How to run Shortcuts on macOS Monterey

2 months ago

How to run Shortcuts on macOS Monterey

Shortcuts are the fastest way to get a lot done on macOS Monterey, but at first there's little to tell you how to actually run them. Here are all the ways to launch a Shortcut fast.

By William Gallagher | 2 months ago

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How to make an iPhone Shortcut to automatically text your time to destination

3 months ago

How to make an iPhone Shortcut to automatically text your time to destination

Here's how to quickly and automatically send a text with your travel time in minutes to a contact of your choice by running a Shortcut on your iPhone or Apple Watch.

By Stephen Robles | 3 months ago

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How to back up your Automator creations before macOS Monterey ships

3 months ago

How to back up your Automator creations before macOS Monterey ships

Since Apple is introducing Shortcuts to macOS Monterey in the fall, it may be worth backing up all of your Automator workflows before it lands. Here's how to make a copy of your automations.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 months ago

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How to use Shortcuts to automatically change your iPhone wallpaper every day

3 months ago

How to use Shortcuts to automatically change your iPhone wallpaper every day

Combining Shortcuts with stock image website Unsplash, you can automate iPhone and iPad to change your home screen wallpaper every day.

By Stephen Robles | 3 months ago

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Exclusive: Shortcuts automation interview with Matthew Cassinelli

3 months ago

Exclusive: Shortcuts automation interview with Matthew Cassinelli

On a special episode of the AppleInsider Podcast, we interview Matthew Cassinelli, who worked on Siri Shortcuts after the Workflow app was acquired by Apple, and is now an independent creator teaching others how to create and use Shortcuts across Apple devices.

By Stephen Robles | 3 months ago

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Automations in macOS Big Sur can migrate to Shortcuts in macOS Monterey

4 months ago

Automations in macOS Big Sur can migrate to Shortcuts in macOS Monterey

The automation system Shortcuts makes the leap from iOS to the Mac with the forthcoming macOS Monterey, marking Apple's third major tool for automating tasks.

By William Gallagher | 4 months ago

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