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21 AUG 2026 · 08:00 ET·6:34·18.4K VIEWS·0.2× USUAL PACE

Bridget Carey demonstrates how iOS 27's new Shortcuts feature can be used to combat social media addiction by programming custom automations. Instead of directly opening social media apps like TikTok, users can set shortcuts that redirect them to their to-do list, the home screen, or even launch a stopwatch to track time spent on the app. Carey contrasts this with existing screen time apps, highlighting the greater control and flexibility offered by Shortcuts, while also acknowledging that these shortcuts can be bypassed.

WHY IT MATTERS

This feature offers users a more integrated and potentially more effective way to manage screen time and curb addictive scrolling habits directly within their iPhone's operating system, without requiring third-party apps or expensive hardware.

ALSO DISCUSSED

The episode also touches on the upcoming Apple Intelligence features, the concept of "Brick" devices for app blocking, and Meta's ongoing trial regarding the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook.

IOS 27 SHORTCUTS BRIDGET CAREY SCREEN TIME SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION

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