GoKawiilApple adds over 35 new Shortcuts actions and upgrades in iOS 27
Apple detailed a major update to its Shortcuts app coming with iOS 27, introducing more than 35 new actions covering Messages, Reminders, Photos, VPN and shortcut storage. The update also improves existing actions, including expanded logic support for 'If' statements, Markdown support in Notes, group chat messaging, and enhanced AI model capabilities in 'Use Model'.
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The breadth of additions suggests Apple is positioning Shortcuts as a more central automation and productivity tool across its ecosystem, potentially reducing reliance on third-party automation apps. The inclusion of AI model upgrades and richer text/image extraction also hints at deeper Apple Intelligence integration into everyday workflows.
- iOS 27 adds 35+ new Shortcuts actions spanning Messages, Reminders, Photos, VPN and storage
- Existing actions like 'If', 'Use Model' and 'Send Message' gain expanded functionality
- Update signals deeper integration of Apple Intelligence into automation workflows
Source: 9to5mac.com — Ryan Christoffel, 2026-09-29
Published there as: “iOS 27’s Shortcuts app adds 35+ new, improved actions, here’s what’s new”
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