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Apple Embeds Intelligence Deeply Into Shortcuts With iOS 26 Update

By Robert DeLuca in Apple Intelligence on

Apple Shortcuts Enters a New Era With Apple Intelligence

Apple’s latest update to its Shortcuts app—rolled out with iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe—signals a significant shift for dedicated users of Apple’s automation platform. The integration of Apple Intelligence, announced during early 2025 developer previews, gives enthusiasts powerful new tools to create advanced, personalized automation routines.

Apple Intelligence Powers Pre-Built and Custom Shortcuts

According to reporting from MacRumors and AppleInsider, Apple Intelligence now powers a suite of pre-built Shortcuts showcased in the updated Gallery. These include:

  • Morning Summary: Generates a daily overview using Apple’s on-device AI.
  • Action Items From Meeting Notes: Extracts tasks from meeting notes.
  • Haiku Generator: Creates poetry using generative AI models.
  • Leftover Recipes: Suggests recipes based on available ingredients.
  • Summarize PDF: Summarizes the contents of an open PDF within Safari.
  • Is Severance Season 3 Out?: Answers user queries using integrated AI.
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Apple Plans AI-Powered Shortcuts App Upgrade With Apple Intelligence Integration

By Robert DeLuca in Shortcuts on

Apple is set to deliver a major upgrade to its Shortcuts app, aiming to enhance automation capabilities with Apple Intelligence integration, according to a recent Bloomberg report. This strategic move reflects Apple's broader push to infuse on-device intelligence across its platforms, positioning Shortcuts as a key entry point for both power users and newcomers seeking productivity gains on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

The Evolution of Shortcuts: From Workflow to Apple Intelligence

Shortcuts began as Workflow, an independent app acquired by Apple in 2017. Since its rebranding and integration into iOS in 2018, Shortcuts has enabled users to assemble multi-step workflows—termed "shortcuts"—that automate sequences from launching apps to manipulating files and sending routine messages. As automation needs have grown more sophisticated, Apple has steadily expanded Shortcuts’ capabilities, making it a core utility for developers, enthusiasts, and productivity-focused users alike.

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is now preparing

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