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PEVO

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Sep 5, 2019
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I use the exact same Shortcut with my iPhone and iPad (https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/42e4d2168bca4102acf231986d1b77d5). Basically it gives me the URL of the first Google result from some keywords. On iPhone it works with any keyword, but on iPad it works only with some keywords (like "review iphone" is ok, but "review smartwatch" doesn't work).

How can I solve that? It's the same Shortcut synced with iCloud.
 
Doesn't always work on iPhone from time to time for me. No result or a link other than first hit.

This seems to work. Or, at least a different direction to try.

And add an "Exit" after the copy to clipboard.
 

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@NoBoMac Thanks for the reply. I’ve tried your solution, but it doesn’t work. Can you try to implement your algorithm for me and than share the link of the Shortcut, please?
 
Looks like the stab I took at it might not work either. Admittedly, did not do extensive testing, just a handful or two of searches.

Sorry, but I probably won't dive into this particular problem anytime soon, as I don't have the time right now to debug the issue. I was just curious about the issue, as Shortcuts have been real hit/miss for me: something works in one release, next, problems.
 
@NoBoMac Thanks for your help. Let’s see if there is someone else that can help me :)
 
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