aiqbench analysis
Apple is integrating natural language prompting into its Shortcuts app to lower the barrier for creating complex automations without requiring manual step-by-step scripting. This shift leverages Apple Intelligence to interpret user requests and assemble necessary system actions, effectively expanding automation capabilities to non-technical users. The feature, scheduled for iOS 27 later this fall, represents a significant move toward natural language-driven workflow generation within the Apple ecosystem.
Apple will let you build workflows using AI in its new Shortcuts app

Shortcuts gets an AI upgrade, letting you describe the workflow you want in a prompt.
Apple has leveraged AI to make its visual-scripting tool, Shortcuts, easier to use in iOS 27. The Shortcuts app was largely built for power users who wanted to automate repetitive tasks, create workflows, or set up multi-app actions. The…
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