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Great Potential, But Please Stop The Banners Overall, I’d like more functions and freedoms with the way the shortcuts and automations are configured and It would really help, especially in the longer shortcuts/automations. In the app itself, I believe that adding a folder or tab which the function blocks could go under but still be activated, the point of this would be to help organization and decrease the amount of scrolling one would need to get to wherever they need. However, after I press the ‘done’ button, it doesn’t allow me to do anything for a second before the ‘shortcut has been completed’ notification has disappeared. I’ve made a shortcut which selects random pictures in any designated album and displays them. Same for the shortcuts, although the shortcut notification doesn’t stay as long, it’s much bigger. Also, with the automations that do not require a button press, there will be a notification that the automation ran and while that’s annoying on its own, it also lingers for a good few seconds, blocking some buttons that reside on the top of the screen.

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I cannot simply have my device play music whenever it connects to my bluetooth headphones. For instance, some automations require you to click a notification to run which defeats the purpose. I have noticed a bunch of limitations to the shortcuts and automations. Rating with four stars being very generous. I have hope Apple will achieve five stars, I only wish Apple would put more effort and quality control in to it.

As a retired IT guy I can say this is the worse programing GUI I have ever experienced, but it has improve and Apple continues to add new capabilities via new actions in each release. I have spent literally days trying to figure out issues and have submitted more than a few bug reports to Apple to have some get fixed and other to still be broken after two years. If you like being frustrated occasionally and solving puzzles to achieve your goals, then this app is for you. The GUI was ok in 14, terrible in 15 and has greatly improved in 16 but still needs work.

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Shortcuts actions and automations can do a lot if you know how to use them, however the GUI (Graphical User Interface) is prone to crashes for no apparent reason, occasionally does not display correct variable names or show the proper end statements. Shortcuts opens up incredible possibilities to automate things you do regularly on your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. On Apple Watch you can access and run existing shortcuts with just a tap, as well as add shortcuts to your watch face as complications. You can even add an app icon to your home screen for your favorite shortcuts. Shortcuts can be launched from a Home Screen widget, from Search, or by asking Siri. Send a message including the last screenshot you took.Get directions to the nearest coffee shop in one tap.Make PDFs from Safari or any app with a share sheet.Add a home screen icon that calls a loved one.

Get directions home, send your ETA and start listening to the news, just by asking Siri.Shortcuts includes over 300 built-in actions and works with many of your favorite apps including Contacts, Calendar, Maps, Music, Notes, Photos, Reminders, Safari, Health, and any app that supports App Intents. Start from hundreds of examples in the Gallery or drag and drop to create your own. The Shortcuts app enables you to create personal shortcuts with multiple steps from your favorite apps. Shortcuts delivers a quick way to get things done with your apps with just a tap, or by asking Siri.

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