Combining Workflow and Siri, the very convenient "Shortcut" function in iOS 12 has been updated at the end of the second half of this autumn hardware update. The focus of this iOS "Shortcut" update is to import New shortcuts for weather status, in addition, more functions are supported for alarm clocks and countdown timers.
The iOS "Shortcuts" update introduces weather, alarm clock and countdown timer functions, and HomePod also supports them Better
In the latest 2.1 version of Siri Shortcuts update, you will be able to create related shortcuts for weather conditions, including obtaining current weather conditions and weather forecasts, etc., combined with other shortcut action functions, it will extend more wisdom Functional gameplay, and you can get more information, including humidity, high and low temperature, air pressure, etc.
In addition, the original functions of the alarm clock and timing functions, which were relatively simple and needed to be activated through the "Reminder" function, are now The update also provides actions such as starting an alarm clock, creating an alarm clock, and setting a countdown. The specific usage example is to know how to automatically turn off the alarm clock when you have already gotten up and went out for a run (quite smart!).
Siri shortcuts can also provide conversions between different units through the measurement and conversion unit functions. There are 21 conversions including energy, length, weight, electricity cost, and fuel consumption, and 146 types of units are available. For photographers In the workflow, Apple has added the "Recent Input" action option. The specific usage example is in the picture above. These photos can be called out immediately and automatically opened to the designated application for editing. Finally, the Siri shortcut function is very useful for HomePod. The support is also more complete. In addition to being able to directly activate shortcuts with voice control, HomePod will also know how to automatically play media items directly through AirPlay.
For more information about the iOS "Shortcuts" 2.1 update, you can refer to the workflow team In-depth introduction provided:
Software download
[Click here to download Siri Shortcuts app (App Store)]
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