592: WWDC 2021 and the Future of Mac Automation

WWDC 2021 has brought new versions of all of Apple's software platforms, with a large number of features coming to them all at once. This week, Stephen and David talk through the changes, and speak to Apple's Vivek Bhardwaj about the new Shortcuts for Mac and what it means for traditional (and future) Mac automation.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

• 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore.
• Sanebox: Stop drowning in email!
• Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

Guest Starring:

Vivek Bhardwaj

Links and Show Notes:

Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums.

More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments

WWDC21 - Apple Developer

Apple's Craig Federighi Talks iOS 15 and macOS Monterey With YouTubers - MacRumors

WWDC 2021: iCloud Private Relay plugs a few more privacy loopholes – Six Colors

iOS 15: Here's everything new in FaceTime - 9to5Mac

Apple Unveils FaceTime SharePlay, Enabling Watch Parties Online - Variety

Apple announced App Privacy Report, changes to Mail and Safari - The Verge

iOS 15 Voice-to-Text Dictation — MacSparky

How to use Quick Note on iPad | iMore

WWDC 2021: Shortcuts for Mac – Six Colors

Timery for Toggl

Focus Mode and Contextual Computing — MacSparky

macOS Monterey Preview - Apple

macOS Monterey: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

macOS Monterey to Support All-New Mail App Extensions, Plug-Ins Will Stop Functioning in Future Release - MacRumors

macOS Monterey Allows You to Erase a Mac Without Needing to Reinstall the Operating System - MacRumors

Several macOS Monterey Features Unavailable on Intel-Based Macs - MacRumors

Apple Announces macOS Monterey – 512 Pixels

iPadOS 15 Preview - Apple

iOS 15 Preview - Apple

iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

Design for Safari 15 - WWDC 2021 - Videos - Apple Developer

How Safari in iOS 15 works with new one-handed design - 9to5Mac

Dark Sky iOS App, Website, and API Now Scheduled to Remain Available Until End of 2022 - MacRumors

watchOS 8 Preview - Apple

watchOS 8: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

WWDC 2021: watchOS 8 to shave time off everyday interactions – Six Colors

Apple almost forgot about tvOS 15, but here’s everything new - 9to5Mac