Apple will let you build workflows using AI in its new Shortcuts app
TechCrunch AI Sarah Perez June 8, 2026

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# Apple's Shortcuts App Gets Smarter With AI Apple is updating its Shortcuts app so you can build automated workflows just by describing what you want in plain English—no coding required. Instead of manually linking together multiple steps and apps, you can simply tell the AI what task you need done, like "send my team a weekly summary of my calendar," and it will set it up for you. This makes automation accessible to everyday users who previously would have needed technical skills to create these kinds of workflows.
Shortcuts gets an AI upgrade, letting you describe the workflow you want in a prompt.
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