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

OS 27 uses Apple Intelligence to let you build Shortcuts just by describing them in plain language. No more fiddling with dozens of actions to automate your daily tasks.

Describe a Shortcut translates natural-language requests into working automations, making one of iOS’s most powerful tools far easier to use.

Apple is making the Shortcuts app easier to use with a new Apple Intelligence feature that can create automations from a simple text description. Called Describe a Shortcut, the feature allows users t

The Shortcuts app has always been an amazingly powerful automation tool for users who know what these very words mean. But now, it may finally become an approachable tool that delivers on its true potential for users of all kinds. Here’s why. Even before ...

Apple’s iOS 26 introduces a significant update to its Shortcuts app, using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance productivity. These updates are designed to streamline task management, automate workflows, and personalize your digital experience.

OS 27 will include a custom wallpaper generator and an option to automatically create shortcuts using AI, reports Bloomberg. When choosing a new wallpaper, users will have the option to generate something custom using the Image Playground app.

Apple has added Intelligent Actions to let users automate their use of Apple Intelligence features, bringing Writing Tools and image creation into Shortcuts and letting users combine options. Here's what it looks like. Ask Each Time just lets the user make ...

Apple's new 'Describe a Shortcut' tool, announced at WWDC 2026, takes the anxiety out of building and running automations. Here’s how it works.

iOS 26 introduces an impressive suite of shortcuts aimed at enhancing productivity, creativity, and everyday convenience. These tools are designed to automate repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, and provide features that rival standalone apps.