A Simple Two-Step Shortcuts Shortcut Lets You Lock the iPhone Duo When You Close It

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By John GruberOct 26, 2026, 1:00 pm268 pts
Federico Viticci: Don’t like that the iPhone Duo doesn’t auto-lock when you close it? You can fix it with this simple Shortcuts automation. Two steps: A conditional for when the iPhone is Closed. Lock the screen. I mentioned in my review that I kept closing the Duo expecting it to lock, like when closing a…

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