An Apple Shortcuts masterclass
TL;DR
Apple Shortcuts can automate tasks like texting, silencing notifications, and ordering coffee, but setup may be complex. The Vergecast discusses its pros and cons with expert Stephen Robles.
If you know how to set it up, it can almost seem like your phone can read your mind. The minute you walk out of the office, a text gets automatically fired off letting your spouse know exactly when you'll be home. When you start reading a book, your phone immediately shuts off notifications. When you want a cup of joe, your phone can randomly send you to one of your neighborhood favorites, and even order for you.
All sounds good, right? That's what makes Apple Shortcuts so tantalizing. The reality may not be quite so simple.
On this episode of The Vergecast, podcaster and creator Stephen Robles joins the show to dig into what's right and …