The Shortcuts app has long posed challenges for casual iPhone users, but with the release of iOS 27, it becomes notably more user-friendly. The integration of Apple Intelligence allows users to create shortcuts using natural language, making the process accessible to a broader audience.
Creating Shortcuts with Natural Language
Upon selecting the New Shortcut button in the Shortcuts app, users are greeted with a Describe a Shortcut interface. This feature includes a text box where users can articulate their desired shortcut in everyday language. Whether starting with a single action or multiple parameters, Apple Intelligence identifies the appropriate actions, automates the process, and generates a complete shortcut.
Examples of Automation
Users can implement various automations, such as:
- Setting tomorrow’s alarm based on the first calendar event, activating Sleep Focus, and dimming bedroom lights in the evening.
- Displaying the first meeting of the day, the weather forecast, and due reminders each morning.
- Turning on porch lights at night when a food delivery notification is received.
- Sending an ETA text to a partner when leaving work and starting a podcast.
Shortcuts can be triggered by various conditions, including time of day, location, app actions, and incoming notifications.
Refining and Editing Shortcuts
After dictating a shortcut, the app outlines the actions to be performed. Users can test the shortcut by tapping a play button, and if adjustments are necessary, they can utilize the Describe a change feature to refine their requests iteratively. For more complex actions or manual adjustments, users can access a dedicated editing interface.
New Features and Automation Triggers
iOS 27 introduces new automation triggers, such as:
- Receiving a notification
- Capturing a screenshot
- Connecting a keyboard
- Starting an Apple Watch workout
Additionally, the app now includes new actions for managing messages, notes, and photos, as well as improved models for Apple Intelligence that can access broader knowledge, including web searches.
To utilize these features, users need a compatible device, including the iPhone 15 Pro or later, iPads with M-series chips, or Macs with Apple silicon. Supported languages encompass a wide range, including English, French, German, and several others.
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