Overview
Receiving dinner details or tracking codes often requires jumping between multiple applications and manually entering data. The latest iOS update addresses this by integrating Apple Intelligence directly into Messages through a new feature called Suggested Actions.
The system analyzes incoming text messages on-device and generates convenient action buttons directly beneath chat bubbles to streamline common tasks.
What Suggested Actions can automate
Active by default, the tool handles routine administrative tasks across multiple categories. Mentioning a time or a dinner plan generates an Add to Calendar button that pre-fills the invite details. Receiving an errand produces an Add to Reminders shortcut.
The utility also assists with travel logistics and reference material. Extended texts can trigger an Add to Notes shortcut, whereas specific addresses instantly generate a Show in Maps link. Additionally, the system recognizes flight numbers and tracking codes to display live status updates within the conversation thread.
This functionality is currently limited to native Apple applications and appears exclusively within standard iMessage conversations.
How to enable and manage Suggested Actions
Although all categories are enabled automatically, users retain full control over which shortcuts appear. To adjust these preferences, navigate to Settings, select Apps, choose Messages, and open Suggested Actions.
Individual toggles are available for Calendar, Reminders, Notes, Maps, and Flights and Packages, allowing users to customize the interface according to their daily workflow.
