In this episode, Shaun Preece discusses how to supercharge apps on an iPhone using Apple Shortcuts. He explains that apps are what enable blind individuals to do various tasks on their smartphones, and Apple Shortcuts allows users to create scripts to automate app functions. Shaun walks through the step-by-step process of setting up shortcuts and assigning gestures to activate them. He demonstrates how to create a shortcut for the Be My Eyes app and assign a two-finger swipe to activate it. Shaun emphasizes the convenience and power of using shortcuts to make apps more accessible and efficient.

Highlights

• Supercharge Your iPhone Apps with Apple Shortcuts - Intro (00:00)
• All About Apple Shortcuts (02:27)
• Navigating Apple Shortcuts via Screen Reader (03:59)
• Creating Shortcut to Describe Images with Be My Eyes App (07:13)
• Assigning Quick Gestures to Apple Shortcuts (08:50)
• Shortcuts Summary (14:42)

About Shaun of the Shed

Shaun of the Shed gives those new to the world of technology a helping hand with everything from using a screen reader or smart speakers to unboxing and starting up a new computer.

Host Shaun Preece is an audio producer from Manchester who has a real passion for technology. Despite being born with a visual impairment, Shaun's sight has worsened over the years and as such he has depended more on assistive technology.

You can also hear Shaun on AMI's Double Tap podcast, airing weekly at noon Eastern on AMI-audio or download it from your favourite podcast platform.

About AMI

AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal.

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