Continued from [iOS 16 → 17] New and updated actions
Below are updates from iOS 18.4 and macOS 15.7.2 to Apple OS 26.1 not covered in Apple’s official What’s new in Shortcuts for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26
New Actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Search in Files (iOS) | Search for a file or folder |
| Open Person (Photos) | Opens the specified person or pet. |
| Set Library View (Photos) | Sets the specified library view. |
| Set Motion Cues (Mac) | Enable or disable Motion Cues. |
| Change Background Sound (Mac) | Change the background sound that will play when background sounds is turned on. Background sounds mask unwanted environmental noise. Background sounds can also be enabled under Accessibility in Settings. |
| Set Background Sounds Volume (Mac) | Sets the volume for background sounds. |
| Set Background Sounds Timer Interval (Mac) | Sets the timer interval for background sounds. Background sounds mask unwanted environmental noise and can be used when media is playing. Background sounds can also be enabled under Accessibility in Settings. |
| Toggle Background Sounds (Mac) | Enable or disable Background Sounds. |
New or Updated Parameters
| Action | Parameters |
|---|---|
| Add Alarm | Open When Run (new) |
| Create List (Reminders) | Type (new) |
| Open App | Slide Over → Window Location & Size (iPad) |
Name Changes
| Old Name | New Name |
|---|---|
| Add File (Notes) | Add File to Note |
| Add New Contact | New Contact |
| Add New Event | New Event |
| Add New Reminder | New Reminder |
| Delete Watchlists (Stocks) | Delete Watchlist |
| Show Result | Show Content |
| View Content Graph | Show Content Graph |
The information is based on database files in ~/Library/Shortcuts/ToolKit/ on macOS and ~/Library/Developer/CoreSimulator/Devices/*/data/Library/Shortcuts/ToolKit/ on iOS Simulator, discovered by No_Pen_3825 on r/Shortcuts Discord.
Please note that the database lacks info for block actions (if, repeat, choose from menu). In addition, because the iOS Simulator does not come with many built-in apps (such as Clock, Mail, Notes) or hardware capabilities (such as camera), many actions are not included in the iOS database.