Three shortcuts you want to set up on your iPhone

Is the Shortcuts app one of the most unexplored gems on the iPhone? Whether it’s because it’s relatively new or because it can be a bit complicated at times, many of us don’t pay much attention to this wonderful app. But that’s about to change.

Do you want to create memes in seconds with just a few taps? Protect your phone from prying eyes and lend it with total peace of mind? These are just a few of the Shortcuts we bring you today. Keep reading and discover all the steps to set up three shortcuts you want to have on your iPhone.

What is a Shortcut?

First of all, an iOS shortcut is a feature that allows you to automate and simplify tasks on your iPhone. In other words, shortcuts allow you to create a quick way to carry out a series of tasks and you can configure them in the official Apple app, Shortcuts, either by activating previously set-up shortcuts or creating your own.

Where do I find the Shortcuts?

First, locate the Shortcuts app on your device, which should be installed by default, or install it from here.
Inside the app, you’ll find collections of shortcuts organized by categories, such as accessibility or productivity shortcuts.

Select the one you want to use, tap on it, and add it to your collection of shortcuts (tap on the ‘+’ icon). You can customize it to your preferences and needs.

Shortcuts you should have on your iPhone

1. How to lock your iPhone when certain apps are opened?

We all live in fear that someone will take our phone, and open an app that we don’t want anyone to access. Privacy above all, right? Can you imagine creating a shortcut to lock the iPhone when one or several apps are opened and get rid of that worry once and for all? Well, it’s possible, and we know how to do it 🤭

Before we get into how to do it, you should know that it’s not something it should always be on. Simply use it for when you want to avoid prying eyes. In other words, the best thing you can do is activate or deactivate it as needed.

Here are the steps:

1. Open the Shortcuts app.
2. Tap on the Automation section.
3. Create a new personal automation.
4. Select App.- When opened, select the app or apps you want.
5. In the search bar, type “Lock.”
6. Tap on Accept.
   

And that’s it! When one of the selected apps is opened, the iPhone will lock and require authentication to continue using it.

2. How to create an automation to save battery?

Are you one of those who can’t reach the end of the day without running out of battery? If so, this shortcut might help you save some battery and extend your iPhone’s autonomy. Just follow these steps and let us know if it works for you:

1. Open the Shortcuts app.
2. Go to the Automation section.
3. Create a new shortcut with the + button located at the top.
4. Choose Personal Automation.
5. Select Time of Day.
6. Tap on the different options to adjust them.
7. Type in the search bar “Reduce white point.”
8. Select it and choose “Turn On or Off.”
9. Type “Reduce transparency.” Also, choose “Turn On or Off.”
10. Finally, type “Reduce Motion.”
11. Tap and choose “Turn On or Off.”
12. Accept and disable the confirmation.

And there you go! Automation scheduled. This way, at the time of day you choose, these three functions will be activated or deactivated, allowing you to save battery.

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3. How to create memes in 1 minute?

Are we guilty of saving the best for last? Yes, we are 🤭. With this shortcut, you can create your own memes super quickly. All you need to do is run it and choose from all the options, like the distracted boyfriend, change my mind, Drake, or the car veering off. All that’s left for you to do is select your favorite and enter the text. Click this link and download the Meme Maker shortcut.

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Finally, we recommend keeping the Shortcuts app on your iPhone as accessible as possible: on the home screen in a widget or on the lock screen when Apple releases the final version of iOS 17, where they’ve enhanced the iPhone’s lock screen.

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