Apple announced a significant Shortcuts app upgrade at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8, 2026. The update integrates the automation tool with the new Apple Intelligence system.
Users can now create complex, multi-step automations by describing desired workflows in natural language. This functionality removes the requirement to build sequences of actions manually.
The update targets a broader audience by simplifying an interface previously considered too complex for casual users. Apple intends to embed this generative AI across its operating systems, including iOS 27.
This release marks a direct competitive move against AI-driven assistants from rivals like Microsoft.