Apple has introduced an improved version of its Shortcuts app with the latest iOS 27 update. This update allows users to create automation workflows by simply describing their desired actions in natural language, such as “Turn on Do Not Disturb when I plug in my phone.” Instead of relying on Siri's AI, this feature uses Apple Intelligence, which ensures the functionality works in regions like France where Siri is not available. To use this new feature, users need an iPhone 16 or newer, or an iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max. The update replaces the previous manual setup process, allowing users to tap a creation button and describe their goals. Apple Intelligence then identifies relevant apps, selects actions, and arranges them in the correct order. If the result isn’t satisfactory, users can ask for corrections through a dialogue rather than manually adjusting blocks. The new feature includes several example shortcuts, such as automatically playing a Sleep playlist when charging, cropping screenshots and sending them via AirDrop, summarizing upcoming events every Friday, and adjusting settings when battery levels drop below 20%. More complex shortcuts involve multiple apps, location-based triggers, or user actions, such as creating a collage from photos taken that day, starting a workout at the gym, or sending an estimated arrival time message when leaving the office. Apple also demonstrated a shortcut that extracts text from the last QR code in screenshots and converts shared documents into PDFs for storage in iCloud Drive. However, the system’s capabilities are limited by the availability of actions exposed by apps through a mechanism called App Intents. While Apple apps and major third-party apps have joined this ecosystem, many daily French apps—such as banks, transport services, and public services—do not expose any actions. This means that no matter how clearly a user describes a task, it cannot be performed if the corresponding action does not exist in any app. Additionally, generated shortcuts may fail due to missing permissions or specific format requirements. Users are advised to manually test each shortcut before relying on it for daily use. Location-based triggers also require background location access, which can drain the battery if used frequently. While the Shortcuts feature in iOS 27 is not the most groundbreaking part of the update, it is the only new feature that turns a niche, customizable tool into something accessible to the general public. Apple encourages users to adjust their settings immediately after updating their devices to optimize the experience. This update marks a significant step in making automation more intuitive and widely usable for everyday tasks.