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How to Get Water Out of Your iPhone's Speakers

Use this trick to remove water from your iPhone's speakers before it's too late.

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How to Create Deep Links to Specific Apple Notes on iOS

Want to deep link to a specific Apple Note? Here’s how to find a note’s hidden URL using Shortcuts and create a rich link to use in other notes.

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The 7 Best Shortcuts to Use With Your iPhone 15 Pro's Action Button

Unlock the full potential of your iPhone's Action button with custom iOS shortcuts.

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11 Handy iPhone Shortcuts to Automate Everyday Tasks

The Shortcuts app on your iPhone lets you complete repetitive tasks with ease. Here are some of our favorites, which you can download and try now.

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How to Change Your iPhone’s Charging Sound

Did you know that you can change the default charging sound on your iPhone? You have multiple options, and we’ll show you exactly how.

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How to Cast Harry Potter Spells on Your iPhone With Siri

Did you know you can use Siri to cast Harry Potter spells and perform certain tasks on your iPhone? We'll show you how.

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How to Use Shortcuts to Save a PDF File to Your iPhone's Home Screen

Want to access your PDF files right from the Home Screen? The Shortcuts app makes this possible. We'll walk you through the steps.

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How to Get a Custom Alert When Your iPhone Reaches Full Charge

Want an audio cue every time your iPhone reaches full charge so that you don't leave it plugged in for long? The Shortcuts app lets you set one up.

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How to Send Automatic Text Messages on an iPhone

Use this simple shortcut to set up automatic texts for your iPhone to send to different people at different days and times.

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How to Automatically Lock Your iPhone's Orientation for Specific Apps

We'll help you configure your iPhone so that it switches its orientation when you open certain apps.

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How to Customize Your iPhone's Home Screen With Widgets and App Icons

Here's how to use widgets and custom app icons to make your iPhone's Home screen stand out.

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2 Easy Ways to Combine Photos on an iPhone

Here are two easy ways to combine photos on an iPhone, using either the Layout or Shortcuts app.

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How to Use Custom File Names for Screenshots on an iPhone

Rename your iPhone screenshots as you take them with this handy Shortcuts trick.

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How to Schedule WhatsApp Messages on Your iPhone

WhatsApp doesn't offer a scheduling feature, but that doesn't mean you don't have a workaround.

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How to Lock Any App on Your iPhone With Shortcuts

Apple's Shortcuts app makes it possible to lock any app on your iPhone for some extra security. We'll teach you how to set it all up.

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How to Make Your iPhone Screen Dimmer Than the Lowest Brightness Setting

These nifty tricks lets you dim your iPhone screen even more than the lowest brightness setting.

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What Is Super Siri Mode and How Can You Use It?

Super Siri mode isn't Apple's marketing term, but you can use it to take Siri's capabilities to the next level on your iPhone.

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How to Organize Your iPhone Shortcuts in Folders

If you've installed too many shortcuts on your iPhone, you may want to put them in folders and keep them organized. We'll show you how.

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How to Use ChatGPT With Siri on Your iPhone

ChatGPT may not have an official mobile app, but you can still access its capabilities with Siri and the Shortcuts app. We'll teach you how.

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Mastering the iOS Shortcuts App: Everything You Need to Know

The built-in Shortcuts app on the iPhone is a really powerful tool that can perform a variety of operations. Here, we'll help you master it.

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