Key Takeaways Customize the iPhone Action Button with a custom shortcut for versatile actions based on the time of day. Extract the time from the current date then use the “If” action in Shortcuts to set up the Action Button to perform actions like Silent Mode or control your Apple TV. Assign your created shortcut … Read more
Key Takeaways Customize the Action Button on iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 Pro models to perform different functions based on phone orientation. Use the “If” action in shortcuts to create a versatile Action Button that toggles Do Not Disturb or controls media playback. Set up multiple shortcuts for various orientations (portrait, landscape, face up/down) to … Read more
Key Takeaways Use custom shortcuts to make your iPhone’s Action Button perform different actions based on the current Focus mode. Create an “If Focus Mode is X” shortcut using the “If” action to trigger different actions based on the Focus mode your in. Set your custom shortcut to the Action button in Settings to automate … Read more
Key Takeaways The Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 Pro (and iPhone 16) offers quick, efficient access to capture fleeting moments like a quick-draw gunslinger. The button also has potential for non-camera uses, like scrolling through apps, dismissing notifications, or enhancing gaming experiences. Apple should explore expanding the button’s capabilities through software implementation for … Read more
Quick Links Add Multiple Actions Using the Shortcuts App Add Multiple Actions Using the ActionMate App Key Takeaways Use the Shortcuts app to trigger a Shortcuts folder and then choose which workflow to run when you press the Action button. You can also build a workflow within Shortcuts to present you with a list of … Read more