NEXT LEVEL iPhone Shortcuts - You MUST Have [2023]

Underrated iPhone Feature: Shortcuts

In this section, the speaker discusses various underrated iPhone features and focuses on the capabilities of Shortcuts.

Converting Normal Photos to Portrait Mode

• Use the "Portrait Mode" shortcut to transform any regular photo into a portrait mode photo.

• Select a photo from your camera roll and adjust the desired amount of background blur.

• Save the modified image to your camera roll.

Summarizing Text with GPT Summarize

• The "GPT Summarize" shortcut allows you to summarize any text quickly.

• Run the shortcut and it will read out loud and summarize the selected text.

• Copy and paste the summarized text into your notes or preferred text app.

Extracting Text from Screenshots

• Install the "Get Text from Screenshot" shortcut and enable it using back tap in accessibility settings.

• Take a screenshot, and instead of capturing an image, it will copy all the text present in that screenshot.

• Paste the extracted text wherever needed.

Flashlight Timer

• Use the "Flash Timer" shortcut to set a timer for your flashlight.

• Choose a specific duration or enter custom minutes for how long you want the flashlight to remain on.

• The flashlight will automatically turn off after the set time or manually stop it using the shortcut.

Checkmate - Verify Twitter Profiles

This section introduces Checkmate, a shortcut that helps determine if Twitter profiles have genuine checkmarks or if they are paying for them.

Verifying Twitter Profiles with Checkmate

• Tap on three dots on any Twitter profile, select "Share," and run Checkmate shortcut.

• Checkmate will indicate whether a profile has an original checkmark or if they have paid for it.

Frame Screenshots with iFrames

This section highlights the iFrames shortcut, which allows you to frame screenshots of Apple devices without the need for additional apps.

Framing Screenshots with iFrames

• Run the "iFrames" shortcut and choose a screenshot to frame.

• Select the desired device frame from the available options.

• Save, share, copy, or preview the framed screenshot.

Set Audio Output on Mac

In this section, the speaker demonstrates a shortcut that simplifies setting audio output on a Mac.

Setting Audio Output with Ease

• Install the provided shortcut and access it through three dots menu.

• Choose your preferred audio output device from the list.

• The selected device will be set as the audio output for your Mac.

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Shortcut Tips and Tricks New Section

This section provides tips and tricks for using shortcuts on iOS devices.

Using Shortcuts to Sort Text Alphabetically

• To sort text alphabetically, copy the text and run a shortcut.

• Paste the text into the shortcut and tap on the "Done" button.

• The shortcut will automatically sort the text alphabetically.

• Tap the "Done" button again to copy the sorted text to your clipboard.

Converting Burst Photos to GIFs

• Use a shortcut called "Convert Burst to GIF" to convert burst photos into a single GIF file.

• Run the shortcut and select the burst photos from your photo library.

• The shortcut will display only burst photos, making it easy to select them.

• Save the created GIF file in your camera roll or files app.

Checking Battery Health with Battery Stats Shortcut

• Use the "Battery Stats" shortcut to check battery health and capacity on an iPhone.

• Go to Privacy & Security settings, then Analytics & Improvements, and find the latest analytics data row.

• Tap on that row and share it using the share button.

• Select the "Battery Stats" shortcut from the options to run it.

• The shortcut will display battery health, real capacity, charging cycles, etc.

Exploring Ultimate Control Center Tools

• The "Ultimate Control Center" is a collection of useful tools accessible through a shortcut.

• It includes Network Tools for testing network speed, Battery Saving mode, Location Saving mode, Photo Editing tools, Timer functionality, Quick Web access, QR code creation options for URLs or Wi-Fi networks.

Turning Text into Audio Files

• Use a shortcut called "Turn Text into Audio" to convert text into an audio file.

• Run the shortcut, paste or enter the desired text, and tap on the "Done" button.

• The shortcut will create an audio file that can be listened to or saved locally.

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These are 12 useful iOS shortcuts that can enhance your device's functionality.

• Sorting text alphabetically, converting burst photos to GIFs, checking battery health with Battery Stats shortcut, exploring Ultimate Control Center tools, and turning text into audio files are some of the valuable shortcuts discussed in this video.