Acti puts AI agents directly into your smartphone keyboard

Startup Acti has launched an 'agentic' keyboard for mobile devices that integrates AI directly into the user's typing experience. By using Google's Gemini models, the keyboard allows users to perform multi-step tasks and access information without switching between different apps.
Why it matters
This represents a shift in AI integration, moving from standalone chatbots to embedded interfaces that aim to reduce user friction in digital workflows.
A new startup wants to bring AI to the software you use the most: your smartphone’s keyboard.
The article describes the product's functionality and the company's stated goals neutrally.
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