Automators 138: Shortcuts Utility Apps
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Oct 6, 2023 Discover how third-party apps enhance iOS Shortcuts, including Toolbox Pro and Better Touch Tools. Learn about automating Notion with Shortcuts and utility apps like TechSickSpander and DataJAR. Explore the power of Better Touch Tool for Mac automation and utility apps like opener, secure shellfish, and HTTP bot. Also, discover the importance of Keyboard Maestro and the Mail Assistant app.
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Shortcuts Utility Apps
- Third-party developers create shortcut utility apps to expand functionality.
- Apple has a laissez-faire approach, letting developers fill shortcut gaps.
Automate's App Store Rejection
- Alex Hay faced App Store rejection for Automate, questioning its market.
- Apple approved after he pointed out the success of similar apps like Toolbox Pro.
Toolbox Pro Enhancing Reminders
- Toolbox Pro enhances limited native shortcut actions, like those for Reminders.
- Apple tolerates third-party apps improving upon their built-in features.