Automate and simplify your iPhone tasks with Apple Shortcuts—effortless!

Apple Shortcuts started as a third-party app, Workflow, launched in 2014. Workflow gained attention for its innovative way of creating automated processes on iOS, allowing users to link various actions from multiple apps. In 2017, Apple acquired Workflow, recognizing its potential to enhance user productivity within the iOS ecosystem. In 2018, with the release of iOS 12, Apple introduced Shortcuts as a native app, integrating it more deeply with Siri and iOS functions. Today, it empowers users to create personalized automation, making complex tasks simple and efficient with a tap or voice command.

To use Apple Shortcuts, open the Shortcuts app and browse or create a custom shortcut by combining actions from different apps. For example, set up a “Good Morning” shortcut that reads the weather, shows calendar events, and starts your morning playlist. Once created, you can activate it by saying, “Hey Siri, run Good Morning” or adding it to your home screen for quick access. This turns complex, multi-step tasks into a single, seamless action, enhancing productivity and convenience with a touch or voice command.