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January 31
I’m excited to announce that I’m an Elgato Partner for 2024 – check out the details and use my link to get a discount on all Elgato products!
Tag: News
21 Movies to Watch in 3D on Apple Vision Pro
January 8
While official “3D” labels have been removed, searching the TV app shows the top films released in 3D that are likely coming to Apple Vision Pro – here’s the list.
Apple Vision Pro Available Soon, Ready For Voice
January 8
Apple has announced the Vision Pro will be shipping in February, with pre-orders January 19 – here’s why I’m excited to use the headset with Shortcuts.
What’s new in Shortcuts in iOS and iPadOS 17.2, macOS 14.2, and watchOS 10.2 »
December 11
Apple has published release notes for Shortcuts fixes in iOS 17.2, including a number of bugs I submitted and new Health improvements for Siri.
Former Shortcuts team launch new AI startup Software Applications Incorporated
November 30
Former Shortcuts team members Ari Weinstein, Conrad Kramer, and Kim Beverett have launched a desktop AI startup in style – learn all about Software Applications Incorporated.
What’s new in Shortcuts for iOS and iPadOS 17.0, macOS 14.0, and watchOS 10.0 »
September 19
Apple has posted release notes for this year’s updates to Shortcuts – in this post, I contextualize what’s new, and what’s missing from the release notes.
iOS 17 Ready: 160+ Apps To Download Now
September 18
iOS 17 is here and that means app updates! I scoured the web and the App Store to find over 150 apps – check out the list of links.
The iPhone 15 Pro’s new Action button has deep Shortcuts integration
September 12
Today, Apple unveiled the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro lines, with the Pro devices including a special Action button similar to the one found
Starfield game includes tribute to late Shortcuts developer Alex Hay
September 6
The latest big Xbox game Starfield includes a tribute to the late Shortcuts developer Alex Hay, a fan who has been memorialized forever in the game after his passing.
Siri to gain deep Shortcuts integration in iOS 18, Apple spending millions per day on conversational AI »
September 6
According to a report from The Information, Apple is investing heavily in some combination of language models and Shortcuts to augmenet Siri’s capabilities – read the summary from 9to5Mac.
The Shortcuts Apps Of The Late Alex Hay Will Continue With Trusted Developers
August 25
After the tragic passing of Alex Hay, his Shortcuts apps will continue development under Snailed It Developement LTD with community member Rosemary Orchard’s team.
App Shortcuts Work on HomePod in iOS 17 »
August 15
New in iOS 17 – HomePod gets proper support for App Shortcuts, letting you access a wide range of Siri actions with your voice-only.
Apple Watch Apps Can Provide App Shortcuts in watchOS 10 »
August 15
New in watchOS 10 – Apple Watch apps get App Shortcuts support and with it bring a wide range of Siri actions to your wrist.
Apple Music ‘Discovery Station’ goes live for subscribers »
August 7
9to5Mac shared the news that Apple Music has a new “Discovery” station – so, naturally, I turned it into a shortcut.
Apple Adds New Shortcuts Action For Camera Modes in iOS 17
August 1
New in iOS 17 – an “Open Camera” action that lets you immediately open to your preferred mode. Here’s the list of modes – and a set of shortcuts to go with them.
All Automations Now Run Immediately In Shortcuts (Notifications Required)
August 1
Shortcuts automations now “Run Immediately” in iOS 17 – a new era for Apple devices. However, there’s a few limitations in the current betas – let’s see if those are fixed by the full release.
Instapaper Adds App Shortcuts and New Actions
July 31
Instapaper has updated their Shortcuts support with new App Shortcuts based off the latest App Intents APIs – here’s why I’m glad about their particular implementation (and I give suggestions for improvement).
AirPods Can Authenticate You For Siri Requests Thanks To This Accessibility Advocate »
July 20
If you’re always running into “You’ll need to unlock your iPhone first” with Siri, you’ll want to use AirPods starting in iOS 17 – here’s how this new accessibility feature benefits everyone.
You Can Schedule Recurring Apple Cash Payments In iOS 17 »
July 20
@caro_milanesi on Threads: With iOS17 you can now set up recurrent AppleCash payments like your kid’s allowance – no more forgetting to pay and being
All The New Actions for Shortcuts in iOS 17: Multiple Timers, Mail, Passwords, & More
July 12
The iOS 17 public is out, and that means new Shortcuts actions – here’s the full list available so far, plus my early access shortcuts.