ToolsThe story, in brief
Apple will let you build workflows using AI in its new Shortcuts app
Apple just turned workflow-building into a prompt. Shortcuts got an AI upgrade that lets you skip the code.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
Apple is shifting Shortcuts from manual automation to AI-powered prompt-based creation, extending its app-layer AI play into productivity workflows. This signals how consumer OS makers are embedding AI agents into daily tools rather than standalone apps.
The key facts
4 to knowApple Shortcuts app gains AI-powered workflow generation
Users can now describe workflows in natural language prompts
Feature represents shift from manual to AI-assisted automation
Published June 8, 2026
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Publisher excerpt: Shortcuts gets an AI upgrade, letting you describe the workflow you want in a prompt.