Small changes can add up. Here's how to set up automations to turn off TVs or lights at certain times, lower the thermostat when you leave the house, and more. Our team tests, rates, and reviews more ...

Apple's Shortcuts app has long been an under-the-radar gem for power users, a means to automate tasks on iPhones, iPads, and Macs. From generating a Wi-Fi QR code to automatically deleting old ...

Apple is taking automation on its devices to the next level with major updates to the Shortcuts app. These new features are powered by Apple Intelligence and aim to make everyday tasks faster, smarter ...

At WWDC 2025, Apple showed off a new AI-powered Shortcuts app. The company says Shortcuts can now tap into Apple Intelligence directly, and developers will be able to access Apple's on-device large ...

You probably spend a lot of time on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac running one task after another after another across a variety of apps. Think how much time you could save if you automated those tasks or ...

It was already a foregone conclusion that Apple's popular automation tool “Shortcuts” would have AI capabilities in the future. There is now some information on how the app, also known as shortcuts, ...

We’d hazard a guess that a lot of Mac users haven’t opened the Shortcuts app and, if they have, they’ve done very little other than have a quick look. That’s to be expected. Shortcuts can, at first ...

The video below from Stephen Robles gives us a look at 18 innovative shortcuts designed to seamlessly integrate automation and artificial intelligence into your daily routines. These tools aim to ...

Vocal Shortcuts can feel like a superpower. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac Vocal Shortcuts let you control your phone by speaking a command out loud. Think “Hey Siri,” but for running your own ...

Have you ever opened Apple Notes, only to feel overwhelmed by a sea of scattered thoughts, forgotten to-dos, and half-formed ideas? For many, this beloved app serves as a digital catch-all, but its ...