Ross WintleJan 11, 2023

I’m a frickin genius.

Context: my kid is mildly allergic to citric acid and citric fruit. Brings out eczema. And citric acid is in SO many things. And it’s painful checking ingredients lists for it.

This morning I wondered: can my phone OCR the ingredients list and check it?

My first thought was to make a little web app. But there doesn’t seem to be a OCR in web browsers yet.

But I KNOW my phone can get text from images.

Then…

Apple Shortcuts!!!

CHECK THIS OUT!!!

Show threadVince Knight (He/Him)Jan 11, 2023
@ross That's really cool.
Show threadRoss WintleJan 11, 2023
@vinceknight Isn't it!!? 🤯
Show threadVince Knight (He/Him)Jan 11, 2023
@ross I really need to get in to shortcuts more. That seems incredibly powerful what you've been able to put together there!
Show threadRoss Wintle
@vinceknight It's my first go with shortcuts. Was inspired to try it. And now I want to make ALL the shortcuts!!! 😆
Jan 11, 2023 at 3:40pmWeb