Apple's Shortcuts app has long been an under-the-radar gem for power users, a means to automate tasks on iPhones, iPads, and Macs. From generating a Wi-Fi QR code to automatically deleting old ...

Small changes can add up. Here's how to set up automations to turn off TVs or lights at certain times, lower the thermostat when you leave the house, and more. I've written for various publications, ...

Shortcuts work with iOS 12, but you need to be running at least iOS 13 or iPadOS 13.1 to access all functionality. You’ll also need macOS Monterey 12.0 or higher to run shortcuts on your Mac.

We’d hazard a guess that a lot of Mac users haven’t opened the Shortcuts app and, if they have, they’ve done very little other than have a quick look. That’s to be expected. Shortcuts can, at first ...

Shortcuts is Apple’s new automation app for iOS 12. It integrates with Siri and lets you build all kinds of amazing automated workflows, from shutting your house down when you go to sleep, to ...

At WWDC 2025, Apple showed off a new AI-powered Shortcuts app. The company says Shortcuts can now tap into Apple Intelligence directly, and developers will be able to access Apple’s on-device large ...

Vocal Shortcuts can feel like a superpower. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac Vocal Shortcuts let you control your phone by speaking a command out loud. Think “Hey Siri,” but for running your own ...

On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, guest Matthew Cassinelli joins to talk about Shortcuts and home automations.

The iOS 26 shortcuts are designed to address a wide range of user needs, offering practical and innovative solutions for various tasks. Below are some of the most impactful features: In addition to ...