Shortcuts 201: Learn 15 Key Actions for iPhone
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Making technology more useful for everyone ๐บ Video and podcast creator with over 15 years in tech journalism. Hosts Primary Tech Show with Jason Aten, frequently found in the top 100 tech shows in Apple Podcasts.
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We go back to the basics and explore 15 essential actions you need to build custom iPhone Shortcuts tailored to your needs. From getting your current location to using the powerful โIf" statement, Choose From Menu actions, and more, youโll learn how to create powerful Shortcuts from scratch! โก๏ธGet the Shortcuts Unknown Caller Menu https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/ecc3864c65bd46749e13289f7a89723b Choose from RSS List https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/91c2bdb1606c450d8c01179709977be7 Get Web Images https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/417e5d12837245a398d5854f8e3ed7a1 Clipboard and Format https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/6a8791330dec424684782828f9a47383 Format and Adjust Date https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/17168d63e3824c47bc14fab62d22aadf ๐บ Videos Mentioned https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCnyeuWW0bgaj8ZykefmxpSLZYX9sHdlS&si=V7XGI4ylBLdBEL3P https://youtu.be/y_5KvwuT0DQ?si=ugE-VLE5dqO8Y-6v https://youtu.be/fPXQbBKp2EI?si=hcbZxyTSQEe5DrfE ๐๏ธ Listen to Primary Technology, my tech podcast with Jason Aten: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/primary-technology/id1723943281 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vWb9Q9BHHRCREwYnOl46W YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow Support the show and get bonus content every week: https://primarytech.memberful.com/join ๐ Full List of Current Apple Home Devices https://beard.fm/homekit ๐ง My Podcasts: Primary Technology: https://primarytech.fm Movies on the Side: https://mots.fm ๐ฒ Follow me on: Threads: https://threads.net/@stephenrobles Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@stephenrobles Instagram: https://instagram.com/stephenrobles Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephenrobles Join my newsletter: https://beard.fm/blog Website: https://beard.fm Chapters โก 00:00 Introduction 00:33 Current Location 00:50 Quick Look 01:56 If Statements 03:27 Low Power Mode 04:55 Choose from Menu 06:05 Silence Unknown Callers 08:04 RSS Choose from List 09:25 Get URLs from Input 10:05 Get Images from Input 10:51 Adding Shortcuts to Share Sheet 13:15 Clipboard Actions 15:06 Current and Format Date 17:34 Select Photo 18:57 Select File 19:55 Share Sheet My Gear: ๐ Earthworks Ethos Microphone: https://geni.us/X7xC (Amazon) ๐ Sony A7 IV Camera: https://geni.us/PA1Qd (Amazon) ๐ Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 for Sony E-Mount: https://geni.us/lkuYqbH (Amazon) ๐ Earthworks Icon Microphone: https://geni.us/oMc8Xl (Amazon) ๐ Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone: https://geni.us/9w0z (Amazon) ๐ Elgato Key Light Air: https://geni.us/UetzsS (Amazon) ๐ Sony a6400 Camera: https://geni.us/VOyRX (Amazon) ๐ Sigma 16mm 1.4 Lens for Sony E Mount: https://geni.us/FkmNU1 (Amazon) ๐ ATEM Mini Pro: https://geni.us/Dgiymx2 (Amazon) ๐ Rodecaster PRO II: https://geni.us/uMHZGgi (Amazon) ๐ Sound Devices MixPre-3: https://geni.us/Nb6A4zo (Amazon)
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