Anything new about Writing Tools?

Asked on 06/11/2025

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At WWDC, Apple introduced several new features and enhancements to Writing Tools. Here are some of the highlights:

  1. New Features: Writing Tools now include ChatGPT integration, allowing users to generate content or create images with simple prompts. These tools are available across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS, and can be used in apps like Mail and Notes.

  2. Advanced Text Editing: Users can refine their text by rewriting, proofreading, and summarizing directly within text views. Writing Tools can also make text warmer, more conversational, or more encouraging.

  3. Integration and Customization: Writing Tools can be integrated into custom text engines using the Writing Tools Coordinator API. Developers can customize the behavior of Writing Tools in their apps, such as pausing syncing during text processing to avoid conflicts.

  4. Rich Text Support: Writing Tools support rich text, allowing for the preservation of styles, links, and attachments. They can also transform text into lists or tables.

  5. APIs and Shortcuts: New APIs have been introduced to help apps support Writing Tools, including options to customize toolbar buttons and menu items. Writing Tools are also available as shortcuts to enhance workflows.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the sessions Dive deeper into Writing Tools and Get started with Writing Tools.