15 tips for the Shortcuts app you really need to know

1. Understanding Variables: Learn how to use variables in Shortcuts. They allow you to store and manipulate data, making your shortcuts more dynamic and useful. 2. Widget Integration: Shortcuts can be added to your iOS Today View widgets. Customize the widget to access frequently used shortcuts with ease. 3. Add

News

Tesla owners are using the new button on the side of the iPhone 15 Pro to unlock their cars, pop the frunk, and get the AC going

* The new iPhone 15 Pro has a customizable "action button" in place of the ring/silent switch. * Tesla owners are using the button as a customizable key fob for their cars. * The button can be programmed to unlock the car, open the trunk, and start the AC or

Audio

Simplify Your Life with the 'Extract Audio from Video' Shortcut

When you're in search of a quick and easy way to extract audio from videos, conventional tools may seem complicated and tedious. This is where the 'Extract Audio from Video' shortcut comes into play, a clever solution created by developer @SplitBrainBeau and available on RoutineHub. This

Opening directly into Watch Later on YouTube with a Siri Shortcut

After adding a few videos from YouTube to my Watch Later playlist this afternoon, I looked in the Apps section of the Shortcuts app for some Siri Shortcuts from the YouTube app. I’ve found actions that open the Search and Subscriptions section of the app before, but I wanted

Utilities

5 ways to use Shortcuts with Numbers

Apple's Numbers is a powerful spreadsheet application that offers a wide range of features and functionalities to help you organize and analyze data. But what if you want to automate repetitive tasks or simplify complex processes? This is where "Shortcuts" come into play, a tool that

News

Trending Shortcuts is back on RoutineHub! Discover what's trending now

The Trending Shortcuts section has returned to RoutineHub! This provides the Apple user community with an excellent opportunity to once again discover and make use of the most popular and useful shortcuts. To celebrate a bit, today we'll include some of the wonderful shortcuts that are appearing this

Utilities

Movie And TV Ratings Shortcut: Your Quick Guide to Film and Series Ratings

Reviews and ratings are especially helpful when it comes to making decisions about which movies or TV shows to watch. If you're a cinephile or a television enthusiast, you'll love getting acquainted with a powerful shortcut named "Movie And TV Ratings" developed by @veredictum,

Flightly: The Apple Shortcut for Aviation Enthusiasts and Travelers

Are you passionate about aviation or a frequent traveler? Then, keep reading to learn more about Flightly, an Apple shortcut designed to transform your flying experience. Discover and Track Aircraft in Real-Time :Flightly allows you to identify and track aircraft in real-time. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or

Guides

How to Use iPhone Lock Screen Shortcuts on iOS 17

The Shortcuts app on iPhone has plenty of useful shortcuts and automation options. It lets you make your own icon pack, set time for focus modes, covert files, and a lot more. With iOS 16.4, Apple added a new shortcut that lets users add a lock screen shortcut. It

Interviews

Interview with heismauri: The Developer behind DTwitter and DTikTok

Welcome to this exciting interview! Today, we have the honor of introducing you to heismauri, a prominent developer who has greatly impacted the Apple device user community. heismauri has earned a well-deserved reputation for their contribution to the world of Apple shortcuts, especially for creating the popular DTwitter and DTikTok

News

The new Action button on iPhone 15 Pro: A new level of Shortcut Integration.

The official announcement of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max during Apple's September keynote brought many surprises, with one of the standout features being the introduction of an innovative Action button, signifying a significant shift in design and functionality for the iPhone. The Action Button

Productivity

How to Create an Apple Shortcut to Set Alarms for Today's Calendar Events

The Apple Shortcuts app has opened up a world of automation possibilities for iPhone users. Among the many tasks it can simplify, setting alarms for your calendar events is one of the most useful. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to create a shortcut that

News

Starfield game included an emotional tribute to shortcut developer Alex Hay

Occasionally, we meet people whose impact transcends the boundaries of their existence. People whose passion, creativity, and dedication leave an indelible mark on the fabric of the community to which they belong. Alex Hay is one of those extraordinary individuals whose legacy shines in the collective memory. Today, we have

Utilities

Edit.txt: The Solution for Editing .txt Files with Shortcuts

Recently I needed to modify a .txt file, I always check if there is first a shortcut to help me with before proceeding and indeed I found a timely shortcut for this, it is Edit.txt a shortcut developed by "@user_n_34582" and that will be useful

Discord

Creating a Discord Bot and Sending Messages via an Apple Shortcut

Discord bots are powerful tools that can enhance the experience on your Discord server. They can perform a variety of tasks, from managing channels to providing real-time information. In this article, I'll guide you through the steps to create a Discord bot and then show you how to

Downloader

Threads Pull: The shortcut for downloading Threads videos

Lately, I've been using Threads, and I was on the lookout for an easier way to download some shared videos on the platform. Since it's a relatively new social network, there aren't too many shortcuts that work with it yet. While checking out the

Travel

Location Time Shortcut: Always On Time Anywhere in the World

Time management is essential. Whether it's coordinating meetings with friends and family in different time zones or planning international work calls, being aware of the time in different locations is critical. Fortunately, the Routinehub community has come up with ingenious solutions to these needs, and one of them

Utiities

Discover the Winning Shortcuts of the first Shortcut Contest

The first official shortcut contest has come to an end and we would like to express a huge thank you to all the participants who joined this exciting competition. The creativity and effort you have shown is truly inspiring. It's time to celebrate! After a thorough judging and

News

Tesla's Latest Update Enables Seamless Integration of Apple Shortcuts

Tesla takes a leap forward in vehicle automation by implementing Apple Shortcuts integration in its latest update of the mobile application for iOS devices

News

Discover the Future: Unveiling iOS 17 Shortcuts – A Sneak Peek

In the ever-evolving world of technology, Apple remains a pioneer in innovation, consistently raising the bar with each new release. Anticipation is building as rumors and whispers circulate about the upcoming iOS 17, and among the highly anticipated features is the revamped Shortcuts app. While we eagerly await its official

How to develop your first shortcut.

When people are new to shortcuts it can feel a bit overwhelming ,looking at all the available actions and pre-made shortcuts out there. When RoutineHub started a few years back and the first shortcut got published it all started. The first shortcut Fairly simple and developed for iOS12 titled "

Money

With this apple shortcut converting currencies will be the easiest task in the world.

It is becoming increasingly common to conduct financial transactions in different currencies. From foreign travel to online shopping, the need to convert currencies is a common task. Fortunately, there are tools like Currency Converter, an iOS shortcut available on RoutineHub that allows you to convert currencies based on the current

Nature

Top Apple Shortcuts For Plant And Nature Lovers

Are you a plant and nature lover looking to make the most of your garden? Look no further! This article will provide you with the top Apple shortcuts for tracking germination, monitoring growth, and more. You can easily take advantage of the iOS to ensure your plants are given all

Artificial Intelligence

DALL-E: what is it, how does it work and how can you use this artificial intelligence to create images?

Let's see what DALL-E is and how this artificial intelligence capable of generating images from text works. It is one of the AIs that started this revolution of generating images, together with others such as Stable Diffusion and MidJourney. We will try to simplify our explanation, so that

Utilities

Shortcut Backerupper: Protect your shortcuts with easy and free backup

Shortcut Backerupper is an iOS shortcut that allows you to backup all your shortcuts to iCloud Drive. With this shortcut, you will never lose your shortcuts, even if you switch devices or have to restore your iPhone. This shortcut is especially useful if you have a lot of custom shortcuts