Why doesn’t Apple update the Shortcuts app UI to look like image number 1?

It appears more premium and organized compared to the current Shortcuts app UI in image number 2.

https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/6e7309c5d9aa4fb3a96725e7b2ca15d4

I’ve been exploring Apple Shortcuts for months, and while they’re great for automating tasks, it feels like we’ve hit a plateau. Most “new” shortcuts are just variations of existing ones, and the biggest limitation is still the lack of deep system and in-app control.

Without better background processes, richer Siri integration, and more third-party app support, we’re stuck relying on UI automation or clunky workarounds. It feels like there’s so much potential, but Apple’s sandboxing keeps holding it back.

Do you think Apple will ever give us more control?

this definitely isn’t useful for everyone besides tubies and nurses/caregivers/parents of tubies, but im tube fed and i like to know how long it’ll take to finish depending on how much formula im having, so i made this to make it quick and simple ^u^

just put in how many mLs of formula ur having and the rate from your pump and you’ll get how many hours and minutes it will take

https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/44f5b956e37f40de8eed8d414e13ab38

I got tired of copying and pasting from recipes onto my notes app, so made this simple shortcut to do the work for me.

Hoping other cooks/bakers can get use out of this. :)

https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/fae8be62ae8049faa6fb69bdef3d8f36

Shortcut with examples (recommended, at least to start)

Blank Shortcut

Hi all! When the action button first came out, I made an all in one action button shortcut that allows you to do different things based on the orientation of the phone, but then can be further modified by the focus mode.

I had also mentioned I had a version that also used the currently open app, but when people asked about it, it was often far too difficult to explain. It required a lot of workarounds and set up.

But no more! With recent updates to shortcuts, we can now natively track both the current app and the current orientation, 2 things that were missing for my original shortcut. So I thought I’d update it and finally release the full version.

You start by setting default behaviors for each of the six orientations your phone can be in - for example, I have “Portrait Upside Down” set to mute, because when it’s in my pocket it’s always upside down, and I have Landscape Right set to open my camera, because …

I listened to all of the episodes of this podcast and I can not overstate how much I liked it. I cannot say that I binged it, as episodes are typically 2 - 3 hours. The host, Paul Cooper has a very soothing voice, along with the length makes the podcast perfect for almost every situation, be it commuting, walking, working and especially before sleeping.

I wanted to share this here, perhaps people would like it too, possibly even point me to as good history podcasts like this one.

I’m looking for podcasts that break down junk science concepts like Meyers-Briggs testing, Ivermectin and COVID, the Gay Gene for example by a scientist or someone who is qualified. I found a podcast called ‘Science Vs’ however the host doesn’t get good reviews. I’m looking for something like that format but with a decent host and good reviews. Thank you for your help.

I just binged all three of these in a matter of a week and half. All three incredibly moving and will stick with me for a long time. The bar is high. I loved the production and narration style of all three. Looking for something that might come close to being as good?

Hi All - I’ve been curious about something for a while. Can anyone think of a podcast that began its run riding on more liberal views and over time came to move more right? This can mean just subtle changes in the hosts, or it can mean a complete overhaul of the pod. Additionally, it doesn’t have to be an overtly political podcast, as the podcasts I’ve seen this represented in are more pop culture focused generally.

This has been really interesting me for a while since one of the primary forms of media consumption and engagement for a certain generation is podcasts, and in the real world there’s been lots of talk on radicalization and the XYZ to alt-right pipeline etc., and I’ve personally observed at least one podcast I actively engaged with become more right over time.

Really not looking to start a political debate, was just curious if anyone could think of some examples of this. Thank you!

i’d like to listen to a podcast or two to help me learn about finances since my school and parents did a shitty job teaching it and now i’m a young adult who has made some bad financial decisions with really bad credit and i need some financial literacy. HOWEVER, so many of the money pods i see seem sooooo finance bro/trump will fix the egg prices and while i may not be good at math, i know that doesn’t add up. anything for the girls and gays???? 🙏🧌🏴‍☠️

I’m seeking a variety of Native American and Indigenous podcasts, preferably hosted by Native Americans. The genres I’m interested in include true crime (especially focusing on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women), history, myths, legends, horror, and more.

Like the title, list a few books you enjoyed and someone will respond back directly to your post with books they feel you might like as well. I’ve seen this before and it’s actually quite fun.

Mine are:

James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small series

Gerald Durrell’s Corfu series about his family

Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa (I’ve read most Japanese slice of life books)

EDIT: Looks like there are quite a few who haven’t gotten any recommendations. If you see one that you think you have a recommendation for and no one has responded to them yet, please do!

I just finished I Who Have Never Known Men, and before it was The Bell Jar, and before that I read The Vegetarian. So without noticing, March has been dominated by female authors so far.

Given it is International Women’s Month, I decided I’d keep this trend going.

I have read everything by Sally Rooney, Madeline Miller, Sayaka Murata, and while I loved the Fraser trilogy by Hobb, I don’t plan on jumping into any of her other work just yet.

Thanks for any suggestions, and I’d very much prefer standalone works. Fiction, non fiction, whatever you’ve got.

(Also worth asking, but I considered Yellowface or Babel, but after glancing at a few r/fantasy threads, it seems like Kuangs work may be quite inflated compared to its quality, is that the case? TikTok hype, or Reddit elitism, where does the fault lie?)

Simple. Tell me your favorite book. Any genre.

Edit: Thanks to all for all the suggestions! So many to look up and add to my list. I love hearing about what others have enjoyed.

hi everyone, what are some books that you read and couldn’t stop thinking about after? that had a really deep impact on you.

-please only fiction/ literary fiction thank you :)

Hi! I’m new to this sub. I hope everyone is well. I’m reading José Saramago’s “Death With Interruptions”. What about you? :)

Edit: These answers are much appreciated! Aside from my personal reading list, these suggestions are going to keep me occupied this 2025 for sure. :D

Preferably about history

What’s a game that you keep coming back to, no matter how much time has passed? For me, it’s Skyrim. No matter how many times I play, it always pulls me back in

Hello, this is a weird suggestion i’m looking for as i doubt many fit the bill.

There is games like a personal favourite, “Glittermitten grove” that acts as a fairy tycoon game until an hour or 2 in where you find a door and clicking on it leads to the real game inside being Frog Fractions 2 a meta ASCII puzzle game.

That or Soda drinker pro, which on the surface is a surreal walking simulator drinking soda until on level 2 you walk through a fake door painted on the wall which leads to the real game inside “Vivian clark” which is also a surreal mini-game experience which is super interesting.

stuff like this really interests me as the idea of hiding a secret most people would be unaware of is just pretty fun and intriguing especially if it’s the true experience hidden away.

I am not looking for “games that trick you” i’m more so looking for full on missable games within a game, if you can play through the shell game without realising you missed the real separate game is what i’m …

Honestly, this has been going on for a few months now at the very least, its clear to me I do like finishing games, but when I am about to finish one usually, the last hour seems to be the point I basically say “hell no”, the game sits there. For days, (usually) while I sit there playing different games until I just push myself to finish it, which usually ends up in a few days gaming burnout there’s been cases that those few days have been weeks, months, but yeah

It’s really strange to be honest, and it’s becoming annoying to me at this point

Now I’d like to ask you all..

Have you ever experienced such thing before, or possibly right now even

What would you advise me to do, or would you do in this situation?

Thanks

I know this sounds a bit ridiculous but I’m finding the idea of being attacked/killed in games is taking away from some of my enjoyment at the moment and I wanted to see what games people love that don’t really involve any killing of enemies or danger to your character from enemies? Thanks in advance! ✌️

I always found it amusing when a game has their ultimate secret weapon just be a regular gun. The ones that come to mind for me are Lethal Company, The Forest, Rule of Rose, and I guess you could say Another Crabs Treasure fits the bill (its a little different ‘cause its more of a cheat code), and I was wondering what other games everybody else knows that do this!

Edit: just to be clear, I mean games that primarily dont have gun-combat having a gun as the ultimate weapon lol

Kinda specific request but i really like this mechanic when i see it in a game so if anyone knows any game that lets you break locks with bullets, let me know.