I'm really excited about the new focus modes and noticed there's automation options based on time, location, and app usage. But is there a way to have a mode activated based on a meeting in my calendar. It would be great to activate Work mode for whenever I have a meeting on my calendar between 9 and 5, instead of just for the whole time block. Any hints?
iPhone 8
Not automatically. However, if you go to the Control Center and press and hold on the Focus button, select the appropriate Focus and tap on the three dots, you can select "Until the end of this event".
There may be a way to do this with Automation and Shortcuts but that's beyond my skill set. I think I've seen the option come up sometimes as a Siri Suggestion but I don't know how to make it always happen.
You might also want to let Apple know what you'd like to see (I think it's a great idea!) here:
Is there a way to activate a focus based on the meetings on my calendar?
