Online service If This Then That released an iPhone app that lets you connect otherwise disconnected services and apps to create automated actions. The idea sounds slightly confusing, but trust CIO.com blogger James A. Martin, you want to download IFTTT for iOS right now. As of July 11, IFTTT has an iPhone app, and geeks and non-geeks alike may want to set aside a couple of hours to spend with the new software. For the uninitiated, IFTTT stands for If This Then That. (The name of the service is pronounced like the word “gift” without the letter “g.”) It’s a Web-based service that lets you connect 67 otherwise disconnected online services and iOS apps to create automated actions between them. IFTTT’s user community has created and shared dozens of “recipes,” as they’re called, all of which you can use. Some example recipes let you: automatically save iOS photos to your SkyDrive account; back up contacts in your iOS Contacts app to Google Drive spreadsheets; receive text messages about certain weather forecasts; and save Gmail attachments to Dropbox folders along with senders’ email addresses. The IFTTT site and the app lists the supported services, called “channels,” that you can connect. It’s pretty cool stuff, and once you get started, you’ll probably want to keep experimenting. But beware: It’s easy to spend way too much time with IFTTT. The new app integrates with your iOS Contacts, Photos, and Reminders apps. For example, you can tell IFTTT to use the Camera app to automatically upload iPhone photos taken with the front-facing camera to your Flickr account. You can also further refine your recipes using the app. You can rename a Dropbox folder into which you want IFTTT to upload your photos, within the IFTTT app. Unfortunately, an Android version isn’t yet available, but one is supposedly coming soon. The touch-friendly IFTTT iPhone app is a pleasure to use, and it’s guaranteed to bring out your inner hacker. The app is also free, which doesn’t hurt, and it can make your digital life a bit easier. Related content brandpost Sponsored by Freshworks When your AI chatbots mess up AI ‘hallucinations’ present significant business risks, but new types of guardrails can keep them from doing serious damage By Paul Gillin Dec 08, 2023 4 mins Generative AI brandpost Sponsored by Dell New research: How IT leaders drive business benefits by accelerating device refresh strategies Security leaders have particular concerns that older devices are more vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. By Laura McEwan Dec 08, 2023 3 mins Infrastructure Management case study Toyota transforms IT service desk with gen AI To help promote insourcing and quality control, Toyota Motor North America is leveraging generative AI for HR and IT service desk requests. By Thor Olavsrud Dec 08, 2023 7 mins Employee Experience Generative AI ICT Partners feature CSM certification: Costs, requirements, and all you need to know The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification sets the standard for establishing Scrum theory, developing practical applications and rules, and leading teams and stakeholders through the development process. By Moira Alexander Dec 08, 2023 8 mins Certifications IT Skills Project Management Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe