The iPhone's Most Powerful New Productivity Feature

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  • Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
  • iOS 14 released a couple weeks ago with a ton of new features, but none of them are more exciting to us productivity nerds as the new Shortcuts widget.
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  • @Thomasfrank
    @Thomasfrank  3 роки тому +41

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    • @eladkatabi7802
      @eladkatabi7802 3 роки тому +2

      When you use artifacts to make an unstoppable blue creautre slaughter machine

    • @Thomasfrank
      @Thomasfrank  3 роки тому +2

      @@eladkatabi7802 bwahahaha

    • @mousegrey6747
      @mousegrey6747 3 роки тому

      I’d like to know if it’s possible to create a widget and a shortcut for an app that haven’t provided them (that I obviously didn’t develop). I’d also like to know if it’s possible to create an automation to change wallpaper and icons when switching between light and dark mode. I get migraines and can be light sensitive, but it’s also nice to be able to see my screen in full bright sunlight 🤷🏻‍♀️ if it’s not something you’re interested in but there’s anyone you can recommend it would be much appreciated 💐 please and thank you

  • @thesevenstudent
    @thesevenstudent 3 роки тому +268

    Every other UA-camr: here’s how you can make your iPhone pretty
    Thomas: here’s how you can make super complex shortcut widgets to be productive
    And that’s why we love this channel!

    • @hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195
      @hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195 3 роки тому +6

      Literally no you tuber ever has told me how to make my iphone pretty, what am I mising 😅

    • @legisly6302
      @legisly6302 3 роки тому +1

      Hypatia Ravenclaw Kovalevskaya Sklodowska a lot

    • @hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195
      @hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195 3 роки тому

      SEI KANE Pretty is really not a function of a phone for me. Unless I want to see pics of my man 😂

    • @legisly6302
      @legisly6302 3 роки тому +1

      @@hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195 Me too. I try to keep my phone easy to use. But, sometimes that includes cleaning things up too. Anyway, im not really sure how u have never came across a video telling u how to make ur phone look good, but ur background will never affect ur productivity, so yea. Not sure what Im trying to say here tho. Just im suprised u havent came across a video like that

    • @hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195
      @hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195 3 роки тому

      SEI KANE I'm curious what type of content would that be? I mean I watch all kind of hacks like less known features and productivity hacks and productivity apps and studying apps and developer options.. And unless we count someone advertising customizable phone cases I have really never got advice on "how to make your phone prettier". And I spend waaaay too much time on youtube so I am shocked that I missed it

  • @gavrielbenchimol
    @gavrielbenchimol 3 роки тому +66

    Thomas, thanks for inspiring ppl in the internet for so many years.

  • @QuestionEverythingButWHY
    @QuestionEverythingButWHY 3 роки тому +103

    “Time is a created thing. To say 'I don't have time,' is like saying, 'I don't want to.”
    ― Lao Tzu

  • @betterideas
    @betterideas 3 роки тому +236

    hey how are you

    • @shaddjimenez4524
      @shaddjimenez4524 3 роки тому +18

      how are YOU joey

    • @timje2223
      @timje2223 3 роки тому +12

      @@shaddjimenez4524 asking the real questions

    • @legisly6302
      @legisly6302 3 роки тому +2

      Omg hi

    • @monukeys1105
      @monukeys1105 3 роки тому +1

      I am not at all good gonna die this night bye bye

    • @Thomasfrank
      @Thomasfrank  3 роки тому +51

      Tired after this edit haha

  • @keerthanaanandan6062
    @keerthanaanandan6062 3 роки тому +108

    Thomas : Don't check social media in the morning
    Me: Clicking this video at the speed of light at 6Am

  • @nathan_arnold
    @nathan_arnold 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks Thomas! Great timing for this video!

  • @Mahbub734
    @Mahbub734 3 роки тому +1

    Great video as always. Thanks , that open URL advice and simple scripting tips are very helpful for Evernote and using it for dedicated note sections!
    Also the website article are a big time saver too!

  • @dianaaasims
    @dianaaasims 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this helpful video!

  • @devarni
    @devarni 2 роки тому

    Very helpful! Thanks Thomas

  • @tupperd
    @tupperd 3 роки тому +1

    Love the content as always Thomas!

  • @Tisha.SaludIntegrativa
    @Tisha.SaludIntegrativa 3 роки тому

    Great video and very useful! Thank you!

  • @aushenaym5725
    @aushenaym5725 3 роки тому +7

    I don't have an iphone, but listening to Tom makes me feel productive and motivated to do work, LOL. Hope you all are doing well!

  • @irinaa2467
    @irinaa2467 3 роки тому

    Awesome, thank you!

  • @shwethakrishna6243
    @shwethakrishna6243 3 роки тому

    Great, I now finally understand shortcuts! Thank you for the walk-through!

  • @mujahedbishari7745
    @mujahedbishari7745 2 роки тому

    Perfect 👍🏻 thank you

  • @cheesychester9647
    @cheesychester9647 3 роки тому

    so helpful!

  • @Katya-ij7hg
    @Katya-ij7hg 3 роки тому

    Such a cool tip! Huge thanks for sharing! 🙏

  • @sauravtanwar2140
    @sauravtanwar2140 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for your content.
    That notion shortcut is simply amazing.

  • @thanushkadilshan9868
    @thanushkadilshan9868 3 роки тому

    Hey Tom, This is amazing. Thanks for the details.

  • @spillledcarryout
    @spillledcarryout 3 роки тому

    Thanks Thomas!

  • @andreainesmoralesarnoso9473
    @andreainesmoralesarnoso9473 3 роки тому

    This video was sooooo useful to me! Thank you very much.

  • @foto-dotc0m697
    @foto-dotc0m697 3 роки тому

    Thanks for reviewing your shortcut widgets! It inspired me to do something similar on my phone and finally make it useful, but not distracting)

  • @Oeduardoalbrecht
    @Oeduardoalbrecht 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome content, as always!

  • @anonymousanonymous-hu7bt
    @anonymousanonymous-hu7bt 3 роки тому

    Thanks Thomas 😊☺️

  • @justenglish7486
    @justenglish7486 3 роки тому

    hey Thomas 💕💕 thanks for the video so useful for iPhone interesters

  • @raiden1606
    @raiden1606 3 роки тому +28

    Notion is the best

  • @AliaSalem
    @AliaSalem 3 роки тому

    this update is super dope- and this video was super helpful!!!

  • @freebeerishere
    @freebeerishere 3 роки тому +2

    ayyy this is awesome. that Spotify one is gonna be so handy. thanks !!

  • @businessguide6219
    @businessguide6219 3 роки тому

    Your videos are splendid! Thank you for giving me a new perspective to contemplate!

  • @privacy312
    @privacy312 Рік тому

    amazing bro!

  • @pvitale
    @pvitale 3 роки тому +5

    “Get Swole” that’s a great name for workout playlist. Lol 😂

  • @andrewsilva9033
    @andrewsilva9033 3 роки тому

    Hey Thomas your vids are so inspiring.

  • @magicianscorneruk
    @magicianscorneruk 3 роки тому

    Brilliant thanks 💪

  • @Gloria_Deo_Omni
    @Gloria_Deo_Omni 3 роки тому

    Thank you!!!

  • @hearthealthyhustlebyjonath7414
    @hearthealthyhustlebyjonath7414 3 роки тому

    Thank you bro, this is great

  • @Jannyl13
    @Jannyl13 3 роки тому +3

    I have found that for me, on any given phone, the off switch or flight mode is by far the best productivity feature. For some reasons I can work for hours on my PC without ever drifting off into web browsing but as soon as I have my phone available, I'll find myself drawn to UA-cam and other apps.

  • @bluedragon2000305
    @bluedragon2000305 3 роки тому +9

    Thomas: *Magic the Gathering*
    Me: Connects on an emotional level

  • @nathalyrodas6279
    @nathalyrodas6279 3 роки тому

    Perfect video

  • @dungnguyenanh9308
    @dungnguyenanh9308 3 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @minimalistnextdoor7905
    @minimalistnextdoor7905 3 роки тому

    Ohh, I get it now. Thanks for the very clear explanation.

  • @benjenkins2415
    @benjenkins2415 3 роки тому

    Good stuff! You just got a new subscriber.

  • @thiagomelomusic
    @thiagomelomusic 3 роки тому

    Notion is powerfull! Looking forward for your course!

  • @ErnestoComposer
    @ErnestoComposer 3 роки тому

    This is awesome!! Shortcuts has been built in to iOS since iOS 12 but it’s great that we can put the widgets on the Home Screen, I have a ton of them! I even made my own video about making a shortcut that runs my whole music practice routine; shortcuts can be a powerful productivity tool with some imagination!!

  • @Keiah2Technical
    @Keiah2Technical 3 роки тому

    How did you mirror your screen on the side

  • @hunterrees
    @hunterrees 3 роки тому +12

    “TONY STARK BUILT THIS IN A CAVE... WITH A BOX OF SCRAPS!”

  • @MrInsider33
    @MrInsider33 3 роки тому +6

    By the way, I just found out that for switching to the last app, you dont habe to swipe up-right-down, you can just swipe right on the homebar. also, you can just swipe left then to get to that last app. like this you can switch WAY faster

  • @Ellie-gn1vo
    @Ellie-gn1vo 3 роки тому +44

    Watching this while having 5 widgets on my home screen on my Samsung

    • @hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195
      @hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195 3 роки тому +5

      Watching this while having shortcuts on my almost 2 yrs old un-updated iphone6s full of shortcuts 🤷‍♀️

    • @hilal_younus
      @hilal_younus 3 роки тому +2

      Hypatia Ravenclaw Kovalevskaya Sklodowska you can update it to iOS14 ...

    • @hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195
      @hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195 3 роки тому

      @@hilal_younus yeah i know, i should, but i just can't make myself do it

  • @byamberkri
    @byamberkri 3 роки тому

    I am hoping to switch back to an iPhone soon. I am so excited to play with this haha! Also, I am incredibly impressed by your transition to talking about domain names lol

  • @LewisM1984
    @LewisM1984 3 роки тому +1

    Any chance of the link for wallpaper please?

  • @tendingtropic7778
    @tendingtropic7778 3 роки тому

    Thanks! I like that wallpaper! where can I find it?

  • @rosieopolisii3386
    @rosieopolisii3386 3 роки тому

    dude, can I just say that your videos are absolutely amazing?

  • @sissi007bm
    @sissi007bm 3 роки тому +4

    What a great timing ⏱ I JUST wrote down in my “journal” that I was planning to start researching on increasing my iPhone’s ability to support me in my productivity tomorrow. Et voilà, I get notified on your new video! Thank you so much!
    I cannot wait for your Notion class.
    P.S.: Please excuse any possible grammar mistake in my sentences, especially in the second one, as English is not my mother tongue. Therefore I have to rely on my instincts when writing and speaking longer and more complex sentences in English.

    • @LymariSantiagoMusic
      @LymariSantiagoMusic 3 роки тому +2

      I installed Grammarly App on my phone, and it helps a lot. Spanish is my first language. 😉

    • @sissi007bm
      @sissi007bm 3 роки тому +1

      Lymari Santiago I have grammarly as a browser add-on on my computer. Does it work on your phone the same as on the computer? Do you have to copy and paste the text and then check the corrections or does it correct you while you are typing automatically?
      Usually, I am quite confident with my English. It’s only the longer sentences at 3am that concern me. But I will definitely download the all, thank you

    • @LymariSantiagoMusic
      @LymariSantiagoMusic 3 роки тому

      Fransiska Ha I download it to my iPhone. I don't know if they have an Android version. It's added to the keyboard and checks the correction as you write. No, I don't have to copy-paste the text.

  • @lulusplannerlifegmz1202
    @lulusplannerlifegmz1202 3 роки тому

    how do I stop the same clip board from changing my URL; did spotify copy the url paste but it change" notion shorcut" to spotify im confused. please let me know thanks for sharing

  • @rjb1115
    @rjb1115 3 роки тому

    Is there a way using a web url that it shows the first glyph? It would actually be awesome to be able to upload our own glyph.

  • @JennyZinaTavares
    @JennyZinaTavares 3 роки тому

    If I make and populate different shortcut folders, can I add a widget for a particular folder and then have the different widgets?

  • @hadie1257
    @hadie1257 3 роки тому

    I love watching Thomas frank so much

  • @tayyisa
    @tayyisa 3 роки тому

    thanks

  • @12cru
    @12cru 3 роки тому

    Hey, your tutorial is really good. But I still can’t input apps like outlook or teams inside the shortcuts widget, maybe its because they’re not from apple? Anyone know how can I make it? Thanks

  • @-caleb-7201
    @-caleb-7201 3 роки тому

    What app is that fitness ring widget from? Online it said it’s the default fitness app on the phone but mine doesn’t have it and I can’t find it on the App Store :(

  • @shaddjimenez4524
    @shaddjimenez4524 3 роки тому +20

    not copying android *at all*
    this is an amazing feature!

  • @Drstephenstokes
    @Drstephenstokes 3 роки тому

    Honestly, saw the Magic cards combo and instantly hit "subscribe". Happy to find great content as a bonus.

  • @tullyryan6181
    @tullyryan6181 3 роки тому

    Can you make a video of you showing how you set up your notion.

  • @kylestamper8360
    @kylestamper8360 3 роки тому

    Thank you! I never realized I could have done that with notion. My mind is blown!

  • @raphaeltorres9555
    @raphaeltorres9555 3 роки тому

    Thomas is back!!!

  • @andydavies27
    @andydavies27 3 роки тому +7

    The shortcuts app is awesome once you get into it - I have been playing around for a while and have setup a few menus like you have to get to actions quickly. I also setup auto timers when I open the apps I shouldn’t spend to long on (Instagram, UA-cam etc.) to reminder me to stop scrolling on them!
    I’m surprised Apple haven’t published some more in-depth tutorials on the shortcuts app - it’s such a powerful tool and might win over some Android users who feel that iPhone is too restrictive for their needs.

    • @Kimahrey
      @Kimahrey 3 роки тому

      Are those timers reset on every app launch? On Android there's the "digital wellbeing" function that lets you set timers that reset each day and I always thought iOS didn't have a build-in equivalent.

    • @andydavies27
      @andydavies27 3 роки тому

      @@Kimahrey there is a measure of how much of an app you use, but I think you have to use shortcuts (or another 3rd party app) to have alarms and the such to stop you after a certain period of time

  • @AlecTesznar
    @AlecTesznar 3 роки тому

    Aye, that Blues Driver though. Sick pedal. I use it as my main dirt through a Vox M50 clean and a 2x12 cab my buddy made for me.

  • @madisoncaselli2411
    @madisoncaselli2411 3 роки тому

    I'm new to the channel but very curious about productivity. What is the need for the voice memo instant record? Are you just recording thoughts and then do you have a step in your workflow where you review them? Why not just use your note-taking app? Curious about this workflow element

  • @some5794
    @some5794 3 роки тому

    @Thomas Do you recommend iPhone 12 pro or the Samsung Note 20????????????

  • @JohnVanderbeck
    @JohnVanderbeck 3 роки тому +3

    Bonus tip: You can stack widgets. So I have 3 or 4 of these 4xShortcut widgets all stacked in one spot, and I just slide between them. Just make the individual Shortcut widgets, then while in home screen edit mode, drag one over the top of another and hold for a second then release.

  • @laywalauli6335
    @laywalauli6335 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the Spotify trick! I have been using shortcut for a while, but didn't know how to implement a Spotify shortcut

  • @AbhishekDantale
    @AbhishekDantale 3 роки тому

    Thomas coming in clutch. Deep linking in apps making all this possible.

  • @Jivolt
    @Jivolt 3 роки тому

    Dang it, Frank! I’ve started dabbling with that Notion menu Shortcuts thingy and now I can’t stop creating Shortcut menus!
    Hi.

  • @iwant2talk2u
    @iwant2talk2u 3 роки тому +1

    This is awesome! Feel like I got a new phone with the feature.

  • @evantey9954
    @evantey9954 3 роки тому

    Hi, where can I get the wallpaper?

  • @frankie6413
    @frankie6413 3 роки тому

    What is the Notes app? I couldn’t find it to download

  • @mohansasankamuthyala3556
    @mohansasankamuthyala3556 3 роки тому

    This is insanely awesome

  • @deniseazimi
    @deniseazimi 3 роки тому

    I have changed so much because of you Matt and Joey its unbelievable love u all ❤

  • @jwilczynski
    @jwilczynski 3 роки тому

    I've got one big problem with a method with linking to different notion notes - when I do so, Notion opens this note but in a different type of view where I can't edit this note properly (for example - I haven't got option to add new record to database or sort it).

  • @joakimblytt6369
    @joakimblytt6369 3 роки тому

    That segway into the sponsorship message, tho! Nicely done, it actually kept it interesting 👌

  • @leighaskin1653
    @leighaskin1653 3 роки тому +1

    Is the shortcuts app limited to US? I don’t have it on the list?

  • @vishnut9043
    @vishnut9043 2 роки тому

    Where did you get this wallaper?

  • @_EP794
    @_EP794 3 роки тому

    adding shortcuts to the folder you went a little too fast how do I add the note-taking app to notion under the notion tab

  • @akshaysutar2564
    @akshaysutar2564 3 роки тому

    Great jacket !! Which brand ?

  • @herculeskouts1189
    @herculeskouts1189 3 роки тому +1

    Where can I find that wallpaper?

  • @rotemyosefi2350
    @rotemyosefi2350 3 роки тому +1

    I need this wallpaper!

  • @florissomers1596
    @florissomers1596 3 роки тому

    I cant find the shortcuts app in the AppStore, anyone else have the same problem?

  • @skyebrownh
    @skyebrownh 3 роки тому

    Thomas! Great video! On a different topic, what resources do you use to learn and get better at guitar? I’ve been learning for about 6 months and I’m looking to level up. You mention it a lot so I thought I’d ask

    • @Thomasfrank
      @Thomasfrank  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you!
      Some guitar resources I've found helpful: Samurai Guitarist's music theory courses (and Andrew Huang's 30-minute music theory intro here on UA-cam), Songsterr for tabs you can play along with, and Justin Guitar for scale diagrams. That said, I don't spend a ton of time with any resources for guitar - I just play a lot! Almost everything I do is improvised. I'd probably get better if I sat down and learned songs, but every time I play, I just want to make things up. Sometimes I'll make up exercises that become patterns I'll use in my playing; for instance, picking a scale and playing 1-3-2-4-3-5-4-6-5-7-6-8 (or that backwards).
      Happy playing!

  • @paulm.6617
    @paulm.6617 3 роки тому +1

    Where is your wallpaper from??

  • @leomc1118
    @leomc1118 3 роки тому

    does the spotify link expire?

  • @ayooluwakolawole
    @ayooluwakolawole 3 роки тому

    What is the background screen?

  • @RaeAnnaVMusic
    @RaeAnnaVMusic 3 роки тому

    I might be crazy but is there a thomas frank or ali abdaal video where they talk about designating specific desktops for specific tasks? I could have swore I saw a video with the firewatch wallpapers but I have no idea which one it would be. Any help would be great, thanks!

  • @faroukrhim541
    @faroukrhim541 3 роки тому

    What's that card game ?seems to be an interesting one.Btw nice content frank keep up❤

  • @fififinance7469
    @fififinance7469 3 роки тому +5

    I literally procrastinate by watching videos and pretending it is productive eeek!

  • @1unisol1
    @1unisol1 3 роки тому

    Shortcuts is amazing:
    For example: When i set an alarm it logs my bed time in a notes folder automatically in the background, when i turn off the alarm as well. ( i can track when i sleep and when i get up.)

  • @leggermentesara
    @leggermentesara 3 роки тому

    I use shortcuts a lot (android) but the fact that u can have multiple shorcuts for one "icon" is pretty cool.
    We have (at least me on the "edge panel") some "actions" shortcuts like recording etc though, but not so many options.
    I have to look for some apps like "Shorcuts" on the Play Store 🤣

  • @Hampton86
    @Hampton86 3 роки тому

    I've been deciding if I should switch from android to iPhone. You are the first person that gives me a reason to do so.

  • @yuenyeebiancacheng359
    @yuenyeebiancacheng359 3 роки тому

    Okay, it really helps. I thought the iOS14 is kind of dumb and didn't explore much. But it turns out, after your explanation, to be kind of helpful. Thanks for your sharing!

  • @SirSalter
    @SirSalter 3 роки тому

    Take a sip of your drink every time he says cool or go head!

  • @Dantick09
    @Dantick09 3 роки тому

    Cool, I am gonna do short cuts for Windows and Android