Start Ask AI with your iPhone Action button
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You can now open Ask AI directly in the Infinity3 Platform from three iOS shortcuts: New Chat, Dictation and Voice Mode. Assign one to your iPhone Action button, or launch it with Siri or Spotlight, and Ask AI opens ready to listen and start a fresh chat.
Why it matters
These shortcuts reduce the steps between an idea and getting an answer:
- One press to ask, go from a locked phone to talking with Ask AI in seconds.
- Hands free updates, dictate notes or have a voice conversation while you are on the move.
- A fresh start every time, each shortcut opens a new chat so old topics do not mix into new answers.
- Works with Siri and Spotlight, so you can use voice or search even if your device does not have an Action button.
- Safe by design, consent and mic access checks still apply and the microphone will not start unexpectedly.
How to use it
Set up an Action button shortcut
- Open iPhone Settings, tap Action Button and swipe to Shortcut.
- Tap Choose a Shortcut, find the Infinity3 Platform and choose New Chat, Dictation or Voice Mode.
- Press and hold the Action button to open Ask AI and begin a new session.
Use Siri or Spotlight
- Say Start voice mode in the Infinity3 Platform to Siri, or search for the Ask AI shortcut in Spotlight.
- If a voice or dictation session is already running, the shortcut will not interrupt it.
Roll-out and availability
- Release date: October 2026.
- App version: v4.27.0 and later.
- Platform: iOS only. The Action button requires iPhone 15 Pro or later. Siri and Spotlight shortcuts require iOS 16.6 or later.
- Status: Public, available for accounts with Ask AI enabled.
Tristan Whittaker
Founder & Director, Infinity3
Tristan Whittaker is the founder and director of Infinity3, with more than 20 years of experience in web design, digital marketing and technology. He works with businesses across the UK to improve their online presence, generate more opportunities and make better use of digital tools, AI and automation.
Combining strong technical knowledge with a practical understanding of how businesses actually operate, Tristan has helped hundreds of organisations create better websites, improve their visibility and simplify the systems behind them. He’s particularly interested in finding sensible ways to use technology to solve real business problems, without unnecessary complexity or jargon.