Shortcuts

This week’s app recommendation is Apple’s Shortcuts app. It is an underrated powerhouse of an app, and it comes pre-installed on most iPhones, but it often gets overlooked. It's not just for people interested in tech; it can make your phone work for you. You can set up special automations, play pranks, and it also has some fun uses.

In the Shortcuts app, you can set up automations that run by themselves, like turning on Do Not Disturb at bedtime or playing music when you connect to AirPods. It is satisfying when your phone does things for you. Apple made it easy to set up automation with no coding skills needed.

There are also some fun and creative ways you can use the Shortcuts app. You can add autmaitons, like sending a “good morning” text automatically, or play pranks on others, like Siri saying something funny or unexpected when someone starts charging their phone. All this makes it fun to experiment with.

There are also practical ways to make life easier with quick actions like turning on Wi-Fi, opening your favorite playlist, checking the weather, or logging habits in just one tap. Shortcuts also gets integration with other Apple apps like Notes, Calendar, and Reminders. It helps save time and makes the iPhone and other Apple products feel more personal.

Apple Shortcuts is one of the most powerful yet fun built-in Apple apps. You should explore Apple Shortcuts and try different things. In the Gallery tab, you can also find pre-made shortcuts. The app is both useful and entertaining, a rare combo for a free Apple app!

Do you use Apple Shortcuts? If you do, what is your favorite Shortcut? If you don’t, then what other app do you use, and what are the unique features? Let us know in the comments!

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