Macworld - USA (2019-12-B)

DECEMBER 2019 MACWORLD 57

W

ith Tuesday’s release of

iOS 13.1 (go.macworld.com/

i131), Apple’s included

Shortcuts app takes a

major step forward with the addition of

automation triggers, features that let you

control your iPhone, iPad, and HomeKit

setup like never before. Of all the

features added to Shortcuts in iOS 13, this

one has the most potential. And for iPad

IMAGE: LEIF JOHNSON

With iOS 13.1, Shortcuts gets

a lot more powerful

Timed automations, Home automations that can run without anyone present,

and even NFC stickers are now enabled.

BY JASON SNELL