While mobile apps are great, they're not always the perfect solution for every smartphone user's needs. Sometimes, the mobile app just isn't good, either because the company's target market prefers in ...

Apple Shortcuts is a powerful tool for automation, but the number of built-in actions is a little lacking. It's easy while building something to feel stuck when you realize something isn't possible.

Apple has ditched the ringer switch and made the Action button standard across all models. While the button has a pre-defined set of functions, you can link it with a custom shortcut and accomplish ...

Apple's Shortcuts app is a treasure trove of actions that can simplify how you accomplish everyday tasks. Use triggers and ...

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 ...

Last week, we showed you how to add quick-launch shortcuts to the iPhone home screen. Now, an app called App Switcher adds similar capabilities to the Notification Center in iOS. App Switcher costs $1 ...

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, ...