Yes, you read that right. The Xcode Preview option exists on Siri Shortcuts. We have recently received a tip from an Appleosopher, sharing screenshots about Xcode Previews on Siri Shortcuts with iOS & iPadOS.
As we found out, this is a new feature introduced on iOS 13.4 & iPadOS 13.4. You will be able to see and use this option on your device running iOS 13.4 & iPadOS 13.4, iOS 13.4.1 & iPadOS 13.4.1, iOS 13.4.5 beta & iPadOS 13.4.5 beta.
You can use Xcode Previews on your devices running supported versions of iOS & iPadOS to enhance your experience while developing apps for the community.
Steps to implement this feature:
By Creating a New Shortcut:
1. Unlock your iPhone and launch the Siri Shortcuts App.
2. Tap on + New Shortcut
3. Tap on “Add Action” and then tap on “Scripting”.
4. After you tap on “Scripting”, you will be shown new options. Tap on “Open App” under the Apps Section.
5. You’ll be greeted with your Apps supporting Siri Shortcuts Automations. You can search “Xcode Previews” on the search bar or find it on that list.
By Creating a new Automation:
1. Unlock your iPhone and launch the Siri Shortcuts App.
2. Switch to the Automation tab and tap on “Create Personal Automation”
3. The New Automation options will be shown after tapping on “Create Personal Animation”. Scroll down until you find “Open App”, tap on that, and then tap on App – Choose.
4. You’ll be greeted with your Apps supporting Siri Shortcuts Automations. You can search “Xcode Previews” on the search bar or find it on that list.
We have confirmed that this feature does not work on older versions of iOS prior to iOS 13.4 & iPadOS 13.4. This is a new feature introduced with iOS 13.4 & iPadOS 13.4.
Upon opening the app after using this function, a short splash screen is shown and then the process crashes or quits, leaving the user back on the home screen.
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Author: Chris Grainger
Chris is a tech enthusiast always looking for new products and services to try out and share with his awesome community of Apple fellows on Appleosophy!
