Apple enhances shortcuts with AI integration and new features

Apple has released updates to its Shortcuts app for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, introducing over 35 new and improved actions. A major highlight is the 'Use Model' command, which allows users to access the enhanced Apple Intelligence model and fetch the latest information online. The update also includes features such as scanning QR codes or barcodes to handle files, adjusting volume for alarms, timers, and system sounds, and referencing home and work locations. Additionally, the 'Get Travel Time' action now offers options to avoid toll stations and highways. Apple notes that some Apple Intelligence features are not yet available globally, and Siri AI remains in beta on iOS 27 and other systems. The changes aim to improve user efficiency by integrating AI capabilities into everyday tasks. While the 'Use Model' function enables real-time data retrieval, it is limited to specific regions and platforms. The update reflects Apple's ongoing efforts to enhance its ecosystem with AI-driven tools, positioning Shortcuts as a more powerful productivity tool for users across multiple devices.