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iPhone Duo Can Run Automations When You Open or Close It

shortcutsThe iPhone Duo includes a new Shortcuts automation trigger that runs actions when the device is opened or closed. YouTuber Stephen Robles highlighted the trigger, which is called "Opened or Closed" and can be found under the Display automations category. It was first spotted in September by code sleuth pdfu in the iPhone Duo simulator.

One possible use case is making the Duo switch to a different wallpaper when the device is opened and back when it's closed. MacStories' Federico Viticci has said he plans to start "brainstorming hinge automations."

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Cryates Avatar
3 weeks ago
I’m using a shortcut that when I close, if an app is open then the app stays open on the cover screen; If I’m on my homescreen and then close, the phone locks.



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Score: 25 Votes (Like | Disagree)
3 weeks ago
I use it to lock my lock screen when I close the inner display. I’m not gonna really ever go from the inner display to the outer display, so I just would rather have it lock when I’m done with the inner display and close it
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
3 weeks ago

I wonder if I could have it trigger a sound? A grinding noise.
OG Star Trek communicator.
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3 weeks ago

I wonder if I could have it trigger a sound? A grinding noise.

That would be fun. Send it to my pals Duo.
A squeaky door
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Johnny365 Avatar
3 weeks ago
a lightsaber noise!
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I wonder if I could have it trigger a sound? A grinding noise.
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