Describe a Shortcut translates natural-language requests into working automations, making one of iOS’s most powerful tools far easier to use. I am PCMag's Senior Writer for Mobile. I write about ...

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During today's keynote for WWDC 2026, Apple's leadership discussed the long-awaited new capabilities for artificial intelligence on its devices. One segment of the presentation highlighted how the ...

Apple has leveraged AI to make its visual-scripting tool, Shortcuts, easier to use in iOS 27, in a reveal shown at its WWDC 2026 event. The Shortcuts app was largely built for power users who wanted ...

For years, the Shortcuts app on the iPhone has remained one of the most frustrating parts of the user experience. On one hand, it’s an utterly powerful app to create automations and perform multi-step ...

The iPhone Shortcuts app reminds me of Minecraft. It might be relatively easy to jump into, but it offers nearly limitless potential, allowing you to build anything you want. The same holds true for ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

A round trip from Earth to Mars takes about three years. New research suggests a potential shortcut to Mars, inspired by an asteroid's orbital path, that would reduce the journey to as little as 153 ...

Apple’s Shortcuts app lets you set up complex shortcuts, including with the 25+ new actions available in iOS 26. But my two favorite and most used shortcuts in Apple’s app involve just a single step ...

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I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

Cryptocurrency companies and fintech startups dream of breaking into the mainstream financial system. Some think they may have found a shortcut: Buy a bank. These companies see bank acquisitions as a ...