iPad Pros Shortcuts 8 with Matthew Cassinelli (iPad Pros - 0212)
Dec 5, 2024
Matthew Cassinelli, an expert in Apple Shortcuts, returns to discuss the latest enhancements in Shortcuts 8 and its interface improvements. He highlights user-friendly updates like new actions, automation capabilities, and how App Intents will revolutionize Apple Intelligence in 2025. The episode also touches on music recognition features, enhanced accessibility options, and the evolution of privacy within these integrations. Listeners gain insights into better productivity through shortcuts and the differences between iPad and Mac functionalities.
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Shortcuts UI Improvements
- Organize Shortcuts actions logically, not alphabetically, for better usability.
- Prioritize frequently used actions to improve user experience.
Control Center Focus Mode Experiment
- Matthew Cassinelli created a Control Center page for each focus mode but found them impractical.
- He suggests a page parameter for the "Open Control Center" action.
Using ChatGPT for Regex
- Use ChatGPT to generate regular expressions for Shortcuts, saving time and effort.
- Shortcuts now validates regular expressions, making integration easier.