Apple plans to add an AI assistant for texts like Grammarly to the iPhone

These features are planned for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. Innovations include new AI tools for working with text, generation of unique wallpapers, and the ability to create system-wide shortcuts using regular spoken language, Bloomberg sources said .

Apple will unveil the new operating systems at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, with the software available to the general public in September. The iPhone maker is struggling to catch up with rivals in the device market, including Samsung Electronics Co. and Alphabet Inc.'s Google, which have already made strides in consumer AI features.

Apple's upcoming AI capabilities will include a new Siri mode for visual data analysis through the Camera app, as well as a variety of editing tools for the Photos app. These features will be available alongside a completely redesigned Siri assistant, which will receive a redesigned interface and deeper app control capabilities.

As part of its expansion of AI-powered text tools, the company plans to introduce a grammar checker similar to Grammarly. The system will appear in a translucent menu that slides out from the bottom of the screen, displaying the original text alongside suggested corrections.

Users will be able to accept individual suggestions, approve all changes at once, or ignore them altogether. There are also controls to pause grammar checking and switch between selected text fragments. This feature builds on the Writing Tools package introduced in 2024, which already includes proofreading and summary creation capabilities.

Apple is also working to make AI-powered typing features more prominent in iOS and iPadOS. The company is testing a new “Write with Siri” toggle at the top of the keyboard, as well as a “Help me type” option that appears when users activate Siri while working in a text field.

The iPhone maker is also preparing an updated version of its Shortcuts app, designed to quickly perform everyday tasks. These include features like sending calendar free time information or creating a concise PDF translation, as well as automation scenarios — such as opening the garage door and turning on the lights when you get home.

The version currently in testing allows users to create shortcuts by simply describing what they want them to do. Currently, users have to manually create shortcuts in the app or download them from Apple's gallery.

In the updated app, users are presented with the prompt “What do you want your shortcut to do?” along with a text box to describe the request. The system then automatically creates and installs the shortcut on the device.

Finally, Apple is preparing a feature that will allow users to create wallpapers — the background images on a device's screen — using artificial intelligence. The wallpaper selection includes a new option powered by the Image Playground app to create your own lock screen and home screen backgrounds. Google and Samsung have long offered generative AI-powered wallpaper creation features.

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