Using the AI.-Powered Writing Tools on Your Phone
You may quickly create and edit documents using artificial intelligence software, some of which is already available for free on your computer. However, always double-check what it does.
The capabilities of editing tools have been greatly enhanced by artificial intelligence software, far exceeding the grammar and spell-checkers of the past.
With the help of AI, it’s easy to create straightforward, complicated texts quickly, even on a smartphone. AI can proofread, rewrite, summarize, and write text. Free services from Apple and Google provide a simple starting point for experimentation if you haven’t yet ventured into this area.
You may experiment with the program to discover its capabilities and gain understanding of when to let A.I. handle the writing and when not to. Here’s how to get started.
Using Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence is a comprehensive collection of A.I. tools from Apple that includes a variety of writing tools. (It needs iOS 18.1 and a newer iPhone or iPad.)
The Writing Tools function in the majority of apps where you write or speak words. Highlight the area you wish to edit after writing something in Pages or similar programs. Click the circular Apple Intelligence symbol in the toolbar or choose Writing Tools from the popup menu.
Choose the option you want to use from the Writing Tools menu, such as Proofread, Rewrite, or Summarize, or explain how you want the text to be modified. With the touch of a button, you may change the tone of your writing to make it more friendly, professional, or streamlined, and present it as key ideas, a list, or a table. Revert to the original if you don’t like the modifications.
Apple Intelligence can produce a draft from scratch with the aid of the well-known ChatGPT chatbot, but you must first activate ChatGPT. To accomplish this, tap the Compose button and adhere to the instructions displayed on the screen. (The New York Times has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against ChatGPT’s creator, OpenAI, and its partner, Microsoft, alleging that news material pertaining to AI systems has been infringed upon. The two businesses have refuted the lawsuit’s allegations.)
Utilizing Google Gemini
Google’s own A.I. assistant program, Gemini, is free to use on Android (instead of the Google Assistant) and iOS, as well as in a web browser at gemini.google.com. The premium edition costs $20 per month. (Some Google Workspace accounts may connect Gemini to Google Docs, Gmail, and other applications.)
Gemini answers questions and prompts, just like other chatbots powered by artificial intelligence. You may ask Gemini to proofread and fact-check a memo draft that you have, for instance.
Additionally, like a project proposal, Gemini is capable of producing text at your request. For instance, in the prompt box, type “Help me draft a proposal to the City Council to get a permit for a Dog Days of Summer festival on Aug. 2 and 3 that features a puppy parade, a Wiener Dog Derby, a fetch competition and vendor booths for local pet stores.”
After Gemini produces the draught of the plan, you may save it as a Google Doc so you can work on it further.
Using Other Alternatives
Even if your gadget is too old for Apple Intelligence or you don’t use Google products, there are still many A.I. assistants to choose from, even though some of them have a subscription fee. Microsoft offers its Copilot A.I. tool, which integrates with the Microsoft 365 package, while Grammarly has been available since 2009 and now offers a mobile app that works with your device’s keyboard software for proofreading, tone modifications, and other A.I. support.
There are several A.I. bots in the app shops, such as Sudowrite for narrative tasks and ParagraphAI, which is a writing-specific assistant that supports a range of communication formats (including help for dyslexic writers). Common chatbots like ChatGPT (which has a writing assistant) or Claude from Anthropic can rewrite or produce text.
Keep in Mind
Keep in mind that artificial intelligence is not flawless. The bot is capable of making errors, so double-check its output.
Although using artificial intelligence (AI) help has many benefits for less personal papers such as memos and proposals, overdependence on it might weaken your voice and style, particularly as more individuals utilize AI to write.
Consider the first lines of Arthur Conan Doyle’s 1891 short story, “A Scandal in Bohemia,” which has been rewritten by software to give Dr. Watson a more laid-back demeanor:
She is always the woman to Sherlock Holmes. Under any other name, I have rarely heard him bring up her. She surpasses and dominates her entire gender in his opinion. He didn’t feel anything for Irene Adler that was like love.
Apple Intelligence: She was always referred to as the woman by Sherlock Holmes. He hardly ever called her by any other name. In his opinion, she was the most outstanding woman of all. He didn’t harbor any romantic sentiments toward Irene Adler.
Gemini: She’s always just “the woman” to Sherlock, and I don’t think I’ve ever heard him refer to her by any other name. He believes she is far superior to any other woman. He didn’t have any feelings for Irene Adler.
You should always have control over your own words, as this may help avoid others from wondering, “Hey, did A.I. write this?”
