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From halting my doomscrolls to automating air-quality checks, Apple’s streamlined Shortcuts app is my favorite iOS 27 feature. Called “Describe a Short,” it lets you say what you want it to do ...

No matter what Android phone you use, navigating the Settings app can often feel tedious. Sure, you can use the built-in search to look up a setting directly, but it isn’t effective until you type the ...

There’s a reason why so many Apple enthusiasts love the Shortcuts app. Like Automator on the Mac, it’s one of the most powerful tools on your iPhone. With Shortcuts, you can automate simple tasks or ...

In today’s fast-paced digital world, efficiency is key. One way to maximize your productivity is by creating desktop shortcuts. These nifty little icons give you quick access to your most-used files, ...

Managing virtual machines through Hyper-V Manager works well, but repeatedly opening the console, locating a VM, and launching a connection can quickly become tedious. If you regularly use the same ...

Describe a Shortcut translates natural-language requests into working automations, making one of iOS’s most powerful tools far easier to use. I am PCMag's Senior Writer for Mobile. I write about ...

Tired of the complicated process of building shortcuts? A major update now allows you to describe the shortcut you want in plain English, and Apple Intelligence assembles all the necessary steps for ...

Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers’ Conference (WWDC) is taking place this week, and on Day 1, the tech giant announced new software updates for iOS 27, including Apple Intelligence and Siri AI, ...

Apple has leveraged AI to make its visual-scripting tool, Shortcuts, easier to use in iOS 27, in a reveal shown at its WWDC 2026 event. The Shortcuts app was largely built for power users who wanted ...

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. Apple will soon allow you to use Apple ...

Shortcuts is one of those iPhone features I always recommend but rarely see people use. The reason is simple. While Shortcuts is incredibly powerful, creating one requires some technical understanding ...