[DigitalToday reporter Yoonseo Lee] Apple Shortcut tips for boosting productivity without complex settings are drawing attention. Which shortcuts are most useful for iPhone users? On March 10, IT outlet 9to5Mac introduced 2 "simple but convenient Apple Shortcuts."

The first is a shortcut that automatically turns on "noise cancelling," a core feature that any AirPods Pro user can use.

The shortcut can be used on all AirPods models that support active noise cancelling (ANC). If added to Control Center, it automatically activates ANC when it is off. Previously, users had to press the AirPods to control it directly, but that process often led to accidental switches to transparency mode, so it was designed to address that. Installation is also simple, allowing users to start using it as soon as they register their own AirPods.

The second is a shortcut that quickly opens app settings. As the Settings app was overhauled in iOS 18, it became harder to find settings for each app, but this shortcut can open the settings for the app currently in use right away. If added to Control Center, it lets users access app settings with a single tap without opening the Settings app and scrolling. It may take time to change familiar habits after installation, but once users adapt, access to settings becomes much faster.

Apple Shortcuts are highly practical in that, rather than adding new complex functions, they make frequently repeated actions faster and simpler. The effect is said to be more noticeable for functions used often in daily life, such as switching AirPods noise cancelling or accessing settings by app.

Ultimately, what iPhone users need is not adding new features but how easily they can use existing ones. The 2 shortcuts introduced this time are worth attention in that they can improve the user experience with only small changes.

This single-step Apple Shortcut is a GAME CHANGER. No more going to Settings -> Apps -> and then finding the app. Just swipe from Control Center, run the shortcut, and you’re automatically redirected! pic.twitter.com/jnsBvff3ye