The Shortcuts app is getting several upgrades in iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe that unlock brand new possibilities for automation on Apple platforms. Here’s what’s coming.
Liquid Glass design and new icon
Shortcuts in iOS 26 starts with a new, updated app icon. Gone are the lighter blue colors of the past, replaced by a more consistent pink-purple look.
After opening the app, Liquid Glass makes Shortcuts feel refreshed in several ways too.
Shortcuts’ navigation tab bar is now floating and transparent thanks to Liquid Glass, and UI elements like buttons and menus have all been given a new design.
Powerful new Apple Intelligence actions
A major highlight of iOS 26’s Shortcuts app is the new set of Apple Intelligence actions.
When building a shortcut, there are now nine Apple Intelligence actions to choose from:
Use Model
Open Visual Intelligence
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