Next time your Mac is too slow, or you're having to keep repeating the same steps on your iPhone, learn Shortcuts and it will dramatically improve your speed — and even accuracy.

You can't technically change the original app icons on your iPhone or iPad, but you can create customized shortcuts to your apps by using the Shortcuts app on your home screen.

You can change nearly any app icon on your iPhone or iPad using the Shortcuts app, and then hide the original icons in your App Library.

These Shortcuts can help you clean out your iPhone or iPad Want to get started with Apple's Shortcuts? Here's a handy crash course.

Boost Productivity in Specific Apps In addition to the general shortcuts mentioned above, many iPad apps have their own set of keyboard shortcuts to help you work more efficiently.

OpenAI has added Siri and Shortcuts to support to its ChatGPT app. The updated app also includes improved iPad support.