iPad Pros

Shortcuts 7 with Matthew Cassinelli (iPad Pros - 0181)

Sep 28, 2023

Shortcuts expert Matthew Cassinelli joins the podcast to discuss the latest features in Shortcuts 7, including true automations, camera actions, NFC actions, and external display actions. They also explore the automation possibilities with Agenda, audiobooks, and timers. Other topics include using multiple monitors with iPads, limitations in the Reminders and Photos app actions, automating cellular data tasks, and accessing passwords. The episode concludes with a discussion on app continuance and interactive widgets, as well as insights into iPad testing and membership opportunities.

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Quick takeaways

The new camera modes in Shortcuts provide quicker access to different camera modes for users who frequently switch between modes.

Shortcuts now supports true automations, allowing certain automations to run immediately without requiring user confirmation.

The book and Apple Wallet apps received new shortcut actions, providing additional flexibility and customization options for users.

The stopwatch and timer actions in Shortcuts offer more control and customization options, enabling users to create their own stopwatch or timer functions.

Deep dives

Camera Modes for Quick Access

The new camera modes in Shortcuts allow users to launch specific camera modes, such as cinematic mode or panorama, directly from the home or lock screen. This feature provides quicker access to different camera modes for users who frequently switch between modes.

Introduction

2min

The Evolution of Shortcuts on iOS

17min

Bugs in Shortcuts App and Mid-Year Updates

9min

Shortcuts and the New Features

16min

Using Multiple Monitors with iPads

9min

Automating Agenda with Shortcuts

2min

Shortcuts, Audiobooks, and Timers

15min

New Features and Actions in Fitness and Freeform Apps

4min

Limitations of Reminders and Photos App Actions

3min

10.

Exploring Automation Possibilities with Cellular Data on iPhones

4min

11.

Printing, Selecting a Person, and Password Access

17min

12.

App Continuance and Interactive Widgets

8min

13.

Discussion on Shortcuts and iPad Testing

3min

Matthew Cassinelli is back for our 6th annual catchup on what’s new with Shortcuts! Shortcuts 7 is now available for iPadOS 17, iOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS Sonoma! If you want to listen to our past episodes; check out episodes 41, 42, 58, 90, 91, 122, 149, and 151.

Check out Matthew Cassinelli’s new membership at www.matthewcassinelli.com/membership

This episode of iPad Pros is sponsored by Agenda, the award winning app that seamlessly integrates calendar events into your note taking. Learn more at www.agenda.com. Agenda 18 is now available as a free download for macOS, iPadOS, and iOS.

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Chapter Markers:

00:00:00: Opening

00:01:33: Agenda

00:02:02: Matthew Cassinelli

00:04:52: Your iPad Life

00:08:50: Final Cut Pro

00:09:51: iPadOS 17

00:13:41: Anything else in the iPad world?

00:17:37: Your coverage of Shortcuts

00:19:44: Updates to Shortcuts since we last spoke

00:29:08: Shortcuts 7

00:37:30: Camera Actions

00:40:15: NFC Actions

00:43:12: External Display actions

00:48:45: True Automations

00:53:04: Sponsor - Agenda

00:54:22: Books Actions

00:56:46: Stopwatch actions

01:01:50: Shortcuts Widget on the Watch

01:08:56: Scan Documents action

01:10:42: Fitness actions

01:11:33: Freeform actions

01:12:39: Mail actions

01:14:51: Photos actions

01:17:07: Cellular Data actions

01:21:03: Printing actions

01:22:24: Select Person action

01:23:32: Passwords action

01:25:47: Tips actions

01:27:03: Time Machine action

01:31:14: Apple Vision Pro - Shortcuts

01:34:50: Wallpaper action

01:37:38: Improved Wait action

01:38:50: App Intents

01:41:26: watchOS

01:42:57: Final Thoughts

01:47:14: Where can people find your work?

01:48:32: Closing

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iPad Pros

Shortcuts 7 with Matthew Cassinelli (iPad Pros - 0181)

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Camera Modes for Quick Access

Improved Automation with True Automations

Enhancements for Book and Apple Wallet Apps

Finer Control with Stopwatch and Timer Actions

Expanded Functionality and Customization in Shortcuts

Enhancements in Shortcuts for Mac

Potential Future Improvements and Missing Features

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