Apple Shortcuts Gets Smarter with AI in 2025

Apple is bringing AI -powered automation to its popular Shortcuts app. Announced during the WWDC 2025, this upgrade will help users create more advanced automation using the natural language – that is, you can now tell shortcuts what to do, and it will build a command for you.

This major improvement puts Shortcuts in line with other AI assistants like ChatGPT and Google Bard.

What’s New in Apple Shortcuts?

At WWDC 2025, Apple confirmed the following updates:

AI Suggestions: The Shortcuts app will now offer intelligent recommendations as you create a shortcut.
Natural Language Input: Just type or say what you want to automate, and Shortcuts will try to build it.
Improved Context Awareness: The app will better understand your recent activity and suggest relevant shortcuts.
System-Wide Integration: These AI features will work across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.

Why It Matters

Until now, creating complex shortcuts required technical knowledge. With AI integration, even beginners can create powerful automations.

For example, you could say:

“Remind me to call Mom every Sunday at 5 PM”
— and the app will generate the shortcut for you, automatically.

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Works with Other Apps Too

Apple is expanding compatibility, so these AI-generated shortcuts can work with:

Calendar
Mail
Safari
Messages
Reminders
Third-party apps (with developer support)

This could save time and reduce repetitive tasks for both personal and professional users.

Final Thoughts

Apple’s push is a smart move to bring AI to Shortcuts. It will facilitate automation for everyone and help iOS and macOS users work more than less effort. It is expected that these features will roll with iOS 18 and macOS 15 later this year.

FAQ Section – Apple Shortcuts AI Integration

What is Apple Shortcuts?

Apple Shortcuts is a built-in app that helps automate tasks across your Apple devices using custom actions.

Is AI integration coming to older iPhones?

The new features are expected to work on devices that support iOS 18 and later, likely iPhone 12 and newer.

Can I create shortcuts just by typing a command?

Yes! With the new AI features, you can type or speak what you want, and Shortcuts will build the automation.

Do I need coding knowledge to use Shortcuts now?

No. The AI update removes the need for complex steps — it’s much more beginner-friendly.

When will this feature be available?

It’s expected with the launch of iOS 18, macOS 15, and iPadOS 18 in fall 2025.