WhatsApp's Arrival on iPad and the Future of Meta Apps

The folks originally behind Shortcuts are back with a new app called Sky. Federico has written a preview of the new AI-powered assistant, which understands the content of your applications and windows, unlocking new types of interactions and automations.

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