iOS 26 brings a revolution to your iPhone with its Shortcuts app! With over 25 new actions, Apple has unleashed a powerful update that will transform your daily tasks.
But wait, there's more! This update isn't just about quantity; it's about quality. The Shortcuts app has become even more versatile, thanks to the introduction of LLM-based actions and automations for Mac. And that's not all—Matthew Cassinelli uncovered a treasure trove of additional changes, as Apple surprisingly provided a comprehensive list of updates.
Here's a glimpse of the exciting new actions:
- Freeform: Add files to your digital board with ease.
- Image Playground: Unleash your creativity by crafting images.
- Mail & Messages: Efficiently find messages and conversations.
- Photos: Organize your memories with album renaming, photo searching, and memory creation.
- Reminders: Stay on track with quick reminders.
- Screen Time: Monitor app and website data usage.
- Sports: Stay ahead of the game with upcoming event notifications.
- Stocks: Manage your watchlist effortlessly.
- Use Model: Access Apple Intelligence models or ChatGPT for intelligent responses within your shortcuts.
- Visual Intelligence: Open a world of visual possibilities.
- Voice Memos: Locate voice recordings in a flash.
- Weather: Manage your favorite locations for weather updates.
- Writing Tools: Enhance your writing with tone adjustment, list and table creation, proofreading, rewriting, and summarization.
And that's not all—Apple has also enhanced existing actions. For instance, the 'Calculate Expression' action now handles units and currency conversions, while 'Create QR Code' allows for custom colors. The 'Date' action can specify holidays, and 'Find Contacts' offers relationship-based filtering. Even audio transcription and content display have been improved!
To explore the full scope of changes, including new glyphs and Mac automation features, refer to Apple's support document. It's a must-read for tech enthusiasts.
Now, the question is, which of these iOS 26 Shortcuts features has captured your imagination? Share your favorite new actions in the comments below, and let's discuss the impact of this update. Are these changes truly game-changing, or is it a case of too many options overwhelming users? You decide!
