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Apple will let you build workflows using AI in its new Shortcuts app

Shortcuts gets an AI upgrade, letting you describe the workflow you want in a prompt.

Apple will let you build workflows using AI in its new Shortcuts app

TL;DR

  • Apple's Shortcuts app in iOS 27 will feature AI-powered natural language processing.
  • Users can now describe desired automations and workflows, and the AI will build the necessary steps.
  • This update aims to make Shortcuts more approachable for non-technical users.
  • An example provided is creating a shortcut to notify a partner of departure time and ETA from work.
  • Users can also edit existing shortcuts by describing changes.
  • The new version of Shortcuts will be available with iOS 27 this fall.