Apple has added new AI features to the Shortcuts app in iOS 27, according to a report from TechRepublic.

Shortcuts is the app on your iPhone that lets you set up small automations. Think of it like a recipe. You tell it a trigger, like "when I get home," and then it does a task for you, like turning on your lights or sending a text. TechRepublic's report says this app now works with AI tools built into iOS 27, which can make these automations smarter and easier to set up.

If you are new to this topic, don't worry. You don't need to know a lot of tech words to use Shortcuts. This site exists to explain tools like this in plain language, so you can use new features without needing a dictionary to understand the news.

What this means for you

AI in Shortcuts can help your phone do more of the thinking for you. Instead of building an automation step by step, you may be able to just describe what you want in plain words. This can save time for anyone who is busy and does not want to dig through settings menus.

Things you can try with Shortcuts

Here are general ways people use the Shortcuts app. Some of these may now work better with AI help in iOS 27, based on the direction TechRepublic's report points to.

1. Set up a morning routine. Have your phone turn off silent mode, check the weather, and open your calendar at the same time each day.
2. Create a quick reply shortcut. Use one tap or one phrase to send a common text message, like letting someone know you are on your way.
3. Automate home tasks. Connect Shortcuts to smart home devices so lights or thermostats adjust when you arrive or leave.
4. Build a travel checklist. Set a shortcut that opens maps, checks traffic, and pulls up your boarding pass before a trip.
5. Summarize or organize information. With AI built in, you may be able to ask Shortcuts to pull key details from notes or messages without manual steps.

Each of these starts simple and you can add more steps once you feel comfortable.

As a next step, open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone after updating to iOS 27 and look for any new AI-related options in the gallery. Try one small automation first, like a morning routine, before building more complex ones.

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