You can use the back tap gesture on iPhone to open any app or do any task via the Shortcuts App. I show you how to make a basic shortcut and how to assign it to the back tap feature in iOS 14. This is ...

If you tweak app settings regularly, and you don't enjoy the extra steps involved in accessing that app's settings page, the ...

You probably spend a lot of time on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac running one task after another after another across a variety of apps. Think how much time you could save if you automated those tasks or ...

Want to quickly turn on a seat heater or activate Dog Mode? Apple's Shortcuts app offers quick access to a number of Tesla controls. Just press a button or issue a command to Siri. I’ve contributed to ...

Apple's new iOS 18 hasn't brought major changes to the Shortcuts app on iPhone, but it has added features, and most significantly has improved how you find them. If you use Shortcuts on the iPhone ...

Next time your Mac is too slow, or you're having to keep repeating the same steps on your iPhone, learn Shortcuts and it will dramatically improve your speed — and even accuracy. Editor's note: This ...

Katelyn is a writer with CNET covering artificial intelligence, including chatbots, image and video generators. Her work explores how new AI technology is infiltrating our lives, shaping the content ...

Have something to say, but don't want to say it just yet? Use Apple's Shortcuts app to schedule text messages on your iPhone. I've written for various publications, such as Gay Cities and Queerty, ...

Google’s Routines and Apple’s Shortcuts combine multiple steps into one command to make your phone or tablet do more of the work for you. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer is the Tech Tip ...

One of the newest features on the iPhone 15 Pro models is the new Action Button, which replaces the Ring/Silent switch. This change lets you customize this button with whatever action you might want.

While many newer social media platforms, such as Clubhouse and Instagram’s Threads, are slowly losing their charm, Snapchat still stands as a timeless icon. There’s no rocket science behind this ...