‘Exactly what I've been waiting for’: iOS 27 could let users build Shortcuts with AI — and I’m glad Apple is finally paying attention to one of the iPhone’s best features
iOS 27 is expected to introduce AI capabilities to the Shortcuts app, allowing users to create automations using natural language prompts. This update aims to simplify the process of building Shortcuts, which has historically been complex and frustrating for users. If successful, this feature could significantly enhance accessibility and user experience for iPhone owners.
- ▪iOS 27 will include a major upgrade for the Shortcuts app powered by AI.
- ▪Users will be able to create Shortcuts by simply describing their desired actions.
- ▪The AI-generated Shortcuts will be ready within seconds after inputting a natural language prompt.
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Phones iOS ‘Exactly what I've been waiting for’: iOS 27 could let users build Shortcuts with AI — and I’m glad Apple is finally paying attention to one of the iPhone’s best features News By Alex Blake published 19 May 2026 A transformative upgrade When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Apple) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter iOS 27 might bring artificial intelligence (AI) to Apple’s Shortcuts appIt could let you build Shortcuts with natural language promptsThis would make Shortcuts far more accessible to usersEver since it debuted in iOS 12,…
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