June 11, 2021

592: WWDC 2021 and the Future of Mac Automation

2 hours 10 minutes

WWDC 2021 has brought new versions of all of Apple's software platforms, with a large number of features coming to them all at once. This week, Stephen and David talk through the changes, and speak to Apple's Vivek Bhardwaj about the new Shortcuts for Mac and what it means for traditional (and future) Mac automation.

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Guest Starring:

Vivek Bhardwaj

Links and Show Notes:

More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments WWDC21 - Apple Developer Apple's Craig Federighi Talks iOS 15 and macOS Monterey With YouTubers - MacRumors WWDC 2021: iCloud Private Relay plugs a few more privacy loopholes – Six Colors iOS 15: Here's everything new in FaceTime - 9to5Mac Apple Unveils FaceTime SharePlay, Enabling Watch Parties Online - Variety Apple announced App Privacy Report, changes to Mail and Safari - The Verge iOS 15 Voice-to-Text Dictation — MacSparky How to use Quick Note on iPad | iMore WWDC 2021: Shortcuts for Mac – Six Colors Timery for Toggl Focus Mode and Contextual Computing — MacSparky macOS Monterey Preview - Apple macOS Monterey: The MacStories Overview - MacStories macOS Monterey to Support All-New Mail App Extensions, Plug-Ins Will Stop Functioning in Future Release - MacRumors macOS Monterey Allows You to Erase a Mac Without Needing to Reinstall the Operating System - MacRumors Several macOS Monterey Features Unavailable on Intel-Based Macs - MacRumors Apple Announces macOS Monterey – 512 Pixels iPadOS 15 Preview - Apple iOS 15 Preview - Apple iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Overview - MacStories Design for Safari 15 - WWDC 2021 - Videos - Apple Developer How Safari in iOS 15 works with new one-handed design - 9to5Mac Dark Sky iOS App, Website, and API Now Scheduled to Remain Available Until End of 2022 - MacRumors watchOS 8 Preview - Apple watchOS 8: The MacStories Overview - MacStories WWDC 2021: watchOS 8 to shave time off everyday interactions – Six Colors Apple almost forgot about tvOS 15, but here’s everything new - 9to5Mac