Thank you for joining this session on iPhone Shortcuts. We explored how shortcuts can save time by combining tasks, how to add and customize them, and the many ways to run them on your iPhone.

Key Takeaways and Next Steps

What Shortcuts Do

Shortcuts let you combine several tasks into one action. For example, a “Home ETA” shortcut can calculate your travel time and send a text message automatically.

Getting Started with the Gallery

The Gallery in the Shortcuts app offers many pre-made shortcuts, such as “Calculate Tip.” This is the best place to begin before trying to create your own.

Customizing and Organizing

Some shortcuts require setup, like entering a home address or recipient’s name. You can also organize shortcuts into folders, rename them, duplicate them for different uses, or delete ones you don’t need.

Ways to Run Shortcuts

You can run shortcuts directly from the app, add them to your home screen, or activate them with Siri by simply saying the shortcut’s name.

Building Your Own

Advanced users can create shortcuts from scratch by adding actions step by step, but this can get complex. It’s fine to stick with pre-made ones if you prefer.

Now that you know more about iPhone usage, here are some resources you might find helpful:

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Tech Office Hours with Wade: Using Your iPhone - opportunity to ask any iPhone-related questions
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