Acti is taking a familiar part of the smartphone experience—the keyboard—and turning it into a new home for AI agents. Its new keyboard for iOS and Android is designed to work across apps, giving users access to AI-powered help wherever they are typing.
The standout feature is the ability to create custom shortcuts using natural language. Instead of jumping between apps or manually repeating common tasks, users can describe what they want the AI to do and trigger those actions directly from the keyboard.
Why it matters
Embedding AI into the keyboard could make assistants feel much more useful in daily life. Because keyboards are used constantly across messaging, email, social media, and productivity apps, Acti’s approach brings AI closer to the moment when users need it.
- Reduces friction by keeping AI tools inside the typing flow.
- Makes custom automation more accessible through natural-language commands.
- Shows how AI agents may become a native layer across mobile experiences.
While this is an early product from a startup, Acti’s keyboard highlights an important shift: AI assistance is moving from standalone chat apps into everyday interfaces. That could make mobile productivity faster, more personalized, and easier for more people to use.