iPadOS 27 has a shortcut builder that creates automations from plain English. Here’s how to use it.
Open the Shortcuts App
- Open the Shortcuts app on your iPad.
- Tap the new shortcut button to open the natural language prompt interface.
Describe Your Shortcut
- Type a plain-English description of the task you want the automation to perform (for example: “show my first meeting, current weather, and reminders each morning”).
- Allow any system permissions requested so Apple Intelligence can access the necessary apps and data.
- Wait a few seconds while Apple Intelligence analyzes your request and assembles the workflow.
Test and Refine
- Tap the triangle run button to test if the shortcut works properly.
- If it needs changes, type your requested adjustments in the text field to modify it using natural language.
- Tap the hamburger icon in the upper-right corner if you need to access the manual editor to tweak individual actions
