Specifically, Shortcuts has gaps that it might not have if it had begun within Apple. You can't, for example, use Shortcuts to change the Auto-Lock time on an iPhone.

Shortcuts is a powerful automation utility. However, agentic AI tools have reshaped how we think about automation. Here's what Apple can do.

Apple has been working with a selection of health and activity apps plus some hardware to integrate them into Siri Shortcuts so users can control them with their voice. The most exciting Siri ...

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 ...

Users will have deeper access to Apple Intelligence, too, in the form of new Shortcuts actions. In addition to AI-powered actions like summarization and image generation, Shortcuts will offer direct ...

Apple knew it needed to give Siri a boost, so at its Worldwide Developers Conference last June, it introduced Siri Shortcuts. Since then, Apple says that thousands of apps have begun to offer Siri ...

But in tandem with Apple’s extensive accessibility tools, smarter Shortcuts might deliver something profound for a lot of users. It’s not just about accessibility, either.

Ask Each Time just lets the user make the choice at the time of running the Shortcut. The other three options are to do with how and where their query is processed. On Device means it will use ...

Use the Shortcuts app on your iPhone to customize these automations and sync them to your Apple Watch. This feature streamlines your routine, making everyday tasks faster and more convenient. 11.