iOS 18.4 Unveils New Shortcuts, Teasing Siri's Future Enhancements

iOS 18.4 Introduces New Shortcuts Actions, Hints at Future Siri Upgrades

Highlights:

• New Shortcuts Actions: iOS 18.4 brings a significant update to the Shortcuts app with new actions for various Apple apps, offering granular control over settings.
• Siri Upgrades: While major AI upgrades for Siri are still pending, these new Shortcuts actions provide insight into the future capabilities of Siri, which will eventually perform hundreds of in-app and cross-app actions.
• App Intents System: The App Intents system is a crucial part of Apple’s plans to enhance Siri, though some expected features were delayed due to team changes.
• Examples of New Actions: Users can now customize Safari settings with fine-grained controls, including AutoFill options, pop-up blocking, and more.

Impact:

These updates suggest that Apple is laying the foundation for more powerful and versatile Siri functions in future iOS releases.