JonathanAmong the many Lock Screen widgets that launched alongside iOS 16 last year, one was conspicuous in its absence: Shortcuts. Although there are third-party developers who have created clever Lock Screen widgets that can open your iPhone, switch to the Shortcuts app, and launch your shortcut, the friction created made the experience impractical. Luckily, iOS...
Creating a Multi-Purpose Lock Screen Launcher with Shortcuts
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