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This iOS 27 Shortcut Stopped My Mindless Scrolling
CNET • • general
Key Points:
- The author struggled with compulsive use of social media apps like Threads and TikTok, often forgetting why they picked up their phone.
- They tested a new iOS 27 feature called Describe a Shortcut, which allows users to program their iPhone using natural language commands.
- By using this feature, the author created a shortcut that blocks access to Instagram, Threads, and TikTok during work hours to reduce distractions.
- This approach offers a more customizable and engaging alternative to Apple's existing Screen Time tools or third-party services that disable phone usage.
- The author shared their experience in a video demonstrating how the Shortcuts app can be used to manage social media addiction creatively.
