ToolsThe story, in brief
Acti puts AI agents directly into your smartphone keyboard
Not a chatbot. An AI keyboard that turns your shortcuts into agents across every app you use.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
Acti is shipping AI agents at the OS layer—bypassing app-by-app adoption and making agentic workflows native to mobile. This is a meaningful shift in how AI surfaces to consumers and could reshape mobile productivity.
The key facts
8 to knowActi launches AI keyboard for iOS and Android
Cross-app functionality with natural language shortcuts
Custom AI-powered agent creation via keyboard interface
June 2026 launch date
Acti launches cross-app AI keyboard for iOS and Android
Users can create custom AI shortcuts via natural language
Positions smartphone keyboard as primary AI assistant interface
Shipped June 30, 2026
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Publisher excerpt: Startup Acti is betting the smartphone keyboard is the next home for AI assistants. Its new keyboard for iOS and Android works across apps and lets users create custom AI-powered shortcuts using natural language.