what's benefit to use new shortcut app
Asked on 2025-06-11
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The new Shortcuts app offers several benefits, particularly when integrated with the App Intents framework. Here are some key advantages:
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Automation and Efficiency: The Shortcuts app allows users to automate repetitive tasks, making everyday activities faster and more fluid. For example, you can automate actions like saving a recipe from Safari to a note in the Notes app. This can significantly enhance productivity by reducing manual effort.
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Integration with Siri and Spotlight: App Intents enable your app's features to be more visible across Apple's platforms. This means users can access core functionalities of your app through Siri and Spotlight, making it easier to perform tasks without directly opening the app.
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Personal Automations: The Shortcuts app supports personal automations, which can be triggered by specific events, such as a time of day or connecting to a display. This feature is particularly useful for creating context-aware automations that run automatically.
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Intelligent Actions: With the introduction of intelligent actions, users can create more powerful shortcuts. These actions leverage Apple Intelligence to perform complex tasks, such as summarizing text or creating images, with minimal input.
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Cross-Platform Consistency: The Shortcuts app and App Intents framework provide a consistent experience across different Apple devices, including Mac, iPhone, and iPad. This ensures that users can create and use shortcuts seamlessly across their devices.
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Customization and Flexibility: Users can explore, combine, and remix actions to create custom shortcuts tailored to their specific needs. This flexibility allows for a high degree of personalization, enabling users to build workflows that suit their unique preferences.
For more detailed information on how to develop for Shortcuts and Spotlight with App Intents, you can refer to the session Develop for Shortcuts and Spotlight with App Intents (00:00:00).
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