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iOS 27 lets users describe a Shortcut to Apple Intelligence, which then automatically assembles the automation. In an example, a user described wanting to notify a partner of their ETA, and Apple Intelligence created a Shortcut using GPS, Maps, and Messages. The feature aims to simplify the previously complex Shortcuts creation process.
Apple announced at WWDC 2026 that iOS 27 uses Apple Intelligence to let users describe a shortcut in plain language instead of manually connecting actions. The system assembles the required steps automatically. Users can tweak the result by describing changes. The feature aims to make Shortcuts accessible to non-technical users.
Apple announced the iOS 27 Shortcuts app will feature AI-powered workflow creation. Users can build automations using natural language prompts instead of manual configuration. The feature aims to simplify complex task sequences for non-technical users.
Apple announced an AI-powered update to Shortcuts in iOS 27 that lets users build workflows by typing a natural language prompt. Apple Intelligence interprets the request and assembles the required app actions automatically. The feature rolls out later this fall, making the visual scripting tool accessible to non-technical users.
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