Next time your Mac is too slow, or you're having to keep repeating the same steps on your iPhone, learn Shortcuts and it will dramatically improve your speed — and even accuracy. Editor's note: This ...

There is a hidden feature called back tap on iPhone iOS 14. It is a secret button on iPhone. The back tap feature allows you to choose default shortcuts for both double tap and triple tap (the back of ...

Apple has built Apple Intelligence directly into Shortcuts, and the addition of this one action is transformative. Here's how to start using it. Shortcuts has always been one of Apple's most useful ...

Apple has unveiled 12 innovative iPhone shortcuts designed to enhance productivity and streamline daily routines. These shortcuts, built on the advanced capabilities of iOS 26 and Apple Intelligence, ...

In a fast-moving digital world, your iPhone can be more than just a messaging or browsing device—it can act as a personal assistant that automates your day. With the right iPhone shortcuts, you can ...

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 ...

Discover how to use the iPhone Shortcuts app to automate recovery actions like location tracking and photo sharing for lost devices.

Last year, Apple introduced the Action Button to the iPhone 15 Pro and leaned hard into its use as a button to take pictures. This year, though, the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro both have a new dedicated ...