806: Automators Takeover

In this episode of Mac Power Users, David Sparks hosts Rosemary Orchard to discuss automation, specifically focusing on the new features in Shortcuts announced at WWDC 2025. They delve into Apple Intelligence integration, including the use of AI models for writing tools and thoughtful question generation, and debate the potential of using Claude as the underlying engine for Siri. Rosemary shares details about her new medication tracking app, Capsule, including the challenges and design choices in its five-year development, and they explore the boon of new automation triggers on the Mac and their integration with existing systems. They conclude by sharing their favorite apps and services, including the 8BitDo Micro and Knot 3D.