The Shortcuts app is easily overlooked. While it’s capable of creating scripts to automate tasks and processes, it can initially seem overwhelmingly complex — enough that many may have written it off ...

Next time your Mac is too slow, or you're having to keep repeating the same steps on your iPhone, learn Shortcuts and it will dramatically improve your speed — and even accuracy. Editor's note: This ...

The iOS Shortcuts app enables iPhone users to automate tasks, simplify workflows, and customize their device for greater efficiency. As outlined by ThioJoe, this app allows you to create personalized ...

For an ecosystem that is famously restrictive and walled off, the iPhone Shortcuts app was a breath of fresh air — and probably something that made Steve Jobs roll in his grave for having the audacity ...

I finally figured out the perfect set of controls to assign to the iPhone’s Action button. I created a shortcut that cleverly combines the two controls I want to use it for. The Action button can ...

The Shortcuts app is getting several upgrades in iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe that unlock brand new possibilities for automation on Apple platforms. Here’s what’s coming. Shortcuts in iOS 26 starts with a ...

One of the most common compliments – or complaints – that I often come across in the phone community is that the “iPhone just works.” It’s plenty fast, fluid, and user-friendly. For those who seek the ...

Are you making the most of your iPhone’s capabilities? If you’re not using custom shortcuts, you could be missing out on a powerful tool to simplify your daily routines. The Shortcuts app, a built-in ...

Six built-in iPhone shortcuts that automate daily tasks, cut friction, and quietly give you back time without changing how you use your phone. Your iPhone isn’t slow — it’s just making you do too much ...

If you don’t know where to start, here’s a taste of what’s possible. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac If you’ve never tried making your own Siri Shortcuts, I’ve compiled a short list of the best ...

Apple is working on a revamped version of its Shortcuts app that features Apple Intelligence integration, reports Bloomberg. For anyone unfamiliar with the Shortcuts app, the tool lets users create ...