- Acti has launched an AI-powered keyboard that works across iOS and Android apps, allowing users to build custom AI shortcuts using plain English.
- Acti aims to make AI more accessible by integrating it into the smartphone keyboard instead of standalone apps.
- Acti allows users to create custom AI shortcuts in plain English, automating everyday tasks directly from the keyboard.
- A key feature, called Skills, lets users create custom keyboard shortcuts that automate tasks like translating messages or sharing meeting links.
- The keyboard, simply named Acti (short for ‘action’), is designed to understand user intent and perform tasks across apps — from sharing a restaurant recommendation in a chat to displaying a live stock price — without requiring users to switch between applications.
- Acti ships with several built-in Skills, and users can browse the Skills marketplace for community-created shortcuts.
- A new smartphone keyboard embeds AI agents to suggest phrasing, highlight errors, and summarize messages, while letting users choose on-device or cloud processing for privacy.
- According to Acti representatives, the system can run locally on the device or via a secure cloud channel when needed, to minimize resource use and reduce response latency.
- Acti introduces several privacy levels and the option to disable data processing off the device.
- On the one hand, integrated agents can significantly speed up typing, offer contextual phrasing, and assist with editing.
- Acti states that the keyboard supports multiple languages and adaptive typing styles, making it suitable for a wide range of users.
- Acti is an AI-powered smartphone keyboard that lets users access AI agents without leaving their current app.
- Acti plans to generate revenue through subscriptions that offer advanced AI models and premium features.
- Acti, a Singapore-based startup founded by a former Baidu executive, is launching an agentic keyboard for iOS and Android that goes far beyond predictive text.
- Acti's AI technology is powered by Google’s Gemini models, chosen for their intelligence, speed, reliability, multilingual performance, and cost-efficiency.
- The app prioritizes user privacy, stating it does not access or store private messages unless explicitly required by the user.
Acti, a Singapore-based startup founded by a former Baidu executive, has introduced an AI-powered keyboard that transcends traditional predictive text. This innovative tool allows users to create custom shortcuts using plain English, automating tasks like translating messages or sharing links directly from the keyboard.12312
The keyboard, named Acti (short for ‘action’), integrates AI agents to enhance user experience by performing tasks across various applications without the need to switch between them. Young Wang, Acti's founder and CEO, emphasized that this feature addresses the common frustration of juggling multiple apps for AI assistance.7
Acti is powered by Google’s Gemini models, chosen for their balance of intelligence, speed, reliability, multilingual performance, and cost efficiency. The app is designed to respect user privacy, stating it does not access or store private messages unless explicitly required for certain features.15
The company has recently secured $5.3 million in seed funding, led by BITKRAFT Ventures, with plans to monetize through subscriptions offering advanced AI models and premium features. Jonathan Huang, a partner at BITKRAFT, expressed confidence in Acti's potential to redefine human-computer interaction.
Currently available for download on both iOS and Android, Acti includes built-in Skills and a marketplace for community-created shortcuts, supporting multiple languages and adaptive typing styles to cater to a diverse user base.411
“Acti has developed an AI-powered smartphone keyboard that allows users to create custom shortcuts using AI agents. The keyboard is designed to enhance user experience by integrating AI functionalities directly into the typing process.”
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