Following the launch of macOS 27 Golden Gate and iOS 27, the popular writing app Ulysses has rolled out a significant update featuring Siri AI support, customizable toolbars, and new project templates. The update enhances the user experience across Apple devices, building on years of daily use by writers and professionals. Longtime users note the app’s continued evolution since its early adoption in 2016.
The new Siri AI integration allows users to dictate notes, generate summaries, and adjust formatting using voice commands directly within Ulysses. This feature leverages the system-wide intelligence introduced in the latest Apple operating systems, enabling hands-free interaction during drafting or editing. Users can now ask Siri to retrieve past projects, suggest edits, or apply style preferences without leaving the app. The update also includes a redesigned interface with improved contrast and spacing for better readability on both Mac and iPad screens.
Ulysses introduces fully customizable toolbars that let users pin frequently used tools such as word count, focus mode, or export options. Project templates have been expanded to include predefined structures for blogs, academic papers, and fiction writing, reducing setup time for new documents. These templates can be saved, shared, or modified to suit individual workflows. The development team emphasized that these changes respond to long-standing user requests for greater flexibility in organizing writing sessions.
For writers who rely on Ulysses for daily composition, the update streamlines routine tasks and reduces friction between idea capture and execution. Voice-driven commands are particularly beneficial during brainstorming or when multitasking. The ability to tailor the interface means users can create distraction-free environments suited to specific writing modes. Early feedback indicates improved efficiency in managing multiple projects, especially among those using iPad as a primary writing device.
Is Siri AI available on all Apple devices? Yes, Siri AI features in Ulysses work on Mac, iPad, and i Phone devices running macOS 27 Golden Gate or iOS 27 and later.
Can I use custom toolbars on iPad? Yes, the customizable toolbar feature is fully supported on iPadOS 27, allowing touch-optimized adjustments to the writing interface.
Are project templates editable after creation? Yes, users can modify any template after applying it to a project and save their changes as a new custom template for future use.