Last week, Apple rolled out the new Shortcuts iOS app in the form of an update to the existing Workflow app, which was acquired by Apple a year ago.
For those who aren’t yet familiar, Apple’s Shortcuts app allows iOS users to create and set up custom shortcuts to make life easier, with support for Apple’s built-in apps and third-party apps which have been updated to support the new app.
Although Apple has officially released the Shortcuts User Guide detailing how to create, use and manage shortcuts, plus tips for advanced shortcuts and frequently asked questions, a new 15-minute video by Quinn Nelson gives a neat introduction to iOS 12’s Siri Shortcuts (via DaringFireball).
Check out the embedded YouTube video and let us know what you think.
Amazon announced on Tuesday its Echo Show devices powered by Alexa now have a new Gestures feature in Canada, just one of a few expanded accessibility options. It’s now possible to use the following Gestures with your Echo Show 8 (2nd gen) and Echo Show 10 (3rd gen) in Canada: Dismiss timers by raising your […]
Today the first press reviews of Apple’s HomePod 2 hit the web, along with unboxing videos. The second-generation HomePod sports a similar design as its predecessor, has a 4-inch woofer and five tweeters (down 2 from before), plus gains a built-in temperature and humidity sensor, along with automatic room sensing for adjusting audio to your […]
Apple’s second-generation HomePod is set to launch on Friday, February 3, and ahead of the debut, the embargo has lifted on the first press reviews. HomePod 2 has the same price as its predecessor before the latter was axed, but this time supports Spatial Audio and room sensing for automatically-tuned sound, to go with a […]