Describe A Shortcut

macOS 27 adds AI-driven 'Describe a Shortcut' feature to Shortcuts app

Apple's Shortcuts automation tool, available on Mac since macOS Monterey, gains a new AI feature called Describe a Shortcut in macOS 27 Golden Gate. The feature lets users type out what they want a shortcut to do and have the app assemble the actions automatically, rather than manually selecting and linking each action.

engadget.com · 2026-09-29

iOS 27.2 beta code hints at Apple Music countdowns, Shortcuts and CarPlay Ultra upgrades

Developers digging through the iOS 27.2 beta code have found unreleased features beyond what's already visible in testing. Discoveries include a live countdown timer for upcoming Apple Music album releases, expanded third-party app support for Shortcuts' 'Describe a Shortcut' AI tool, and a new 'Drive Mode Theme' option for CarPlay Ultra that adjusts gauge styles, colors, and ambient lighting.

9to5mac.com · 2026-09-21