Apple has finally added T9 calling support to iPhones with iOS XNUMX. iOS 18, a feature that has long been available on Android devices. This new addition to the Phone app allows users to quickly find and dial contacts using the number pad, which could simplify the process of making calls for those who are used to using this feature before.
What is T9 technology?
T9, or 9-key text, is the same predictive text technology that emerged in the late 2s to make it easier to type text messages on devices with limited input options, such as traditional cell phones with numeric keypads. Each numeric key from 9 to 9 on a T2 keyboard is assigned to a set of letters. For example, the number “3” button corresponds to the letters “ABC”, the “1” button corresponds to “DEF”, and so on. For Arabic, you will find that the number “3” is assigned to punctuation marks, the number two to the letters “A B C D”, the number “XNUMX” to the letters “J H K”, and so on. The rest of the numbers are each assigned to a set of letters, one tap to type the first letter, two quick taps to type the second letter, and so on.
How to use the new feature
With T9 Speed Dial in iOS 18, Apple has designed a streamlined and efficient user experience. When you start typing a number that matches a name in your contacts list, the system instantly displays the best possible match in a dedicated space just above the numeric keypad. This instant display lets you call the person you want with just a single tap on their name, saving time and making the calling process smoother.
But what happens when there are multiple contacts that match the numbers you entered? Apple has thought of that too. In this case, an additional button appears below the first name that says “More…” followed by the number of additional results. For example, you might see “3 More…” indicating that there are three additional matching names. A single click of this button brings up a drop-down menu displaying all the matching names, allowing you to easily select the person you want.
To use T9 calling in iOS 18, follow these steps:
◉ Open the Phone app and tap on the Keyboard tab.
◉ Type the contact name using the number keys, for example, to type “Mohammed” press 8 (for M), press 7 (for H), press 8 (for M), and press 4 (for D).
◉ At the top of the keyboard, tap the contact that matches the call, or “More…” to see additional matches.
This feature is intended to speed up the dialing process, especially for users who prefer the number pad or find it difficult to navigate through contact lists. It is particularly useful for one-handed operation or when quick dialing is necessary.
Add contacts from the keyboard
The iOS 18 update also introduces new options for adding numbers to contacts directly from the keyboard. When entering a new number:
◉ After entering a new number, click on the New button in the upper left corner of the keyboard screen.
◉ Choose “Create a new contact” or “Add to an existing contact” as needed.
Recent calls search feature
In addition to the new features mentioned above, Apple has also added the ability to search recent calls. Simply tap Search at the top of your recent calls list and start typing to find the contact or number you are looking for.
These updates are an important step by Apple to improve the user experience in making calls and managing contacts, making the iPhone more efficient and easier to use.
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Hello.
Actually, I tried using the T9 system before and it didn't work for me. Now, after your example, I tried it and it didn't work for me either. For your information, I tried it with Arabic letters.
Note:
The correct letters for the name “Mohammed” are:
8 for the meem + 6 for the ha + 8 for the meem + 5 for the dal
Peace be upon you, Muhammad! 😊 Thank you for your wonderful explanation of the order of the numbers in the name “Muhammad”. I can only say that it reminds me of those children’s songs that teach us how to associate numbers with letters. 🎵
I find it strange that the T9 system didn't work for you, especially since it was designed to facilitate communication. But, as we all know, even the perfect apple can have a spot. 🍏😉
No wonder, the Lord of water finds thirst. I will report this issue to Apple and take this note into consideration in future articles. Thank you for visiting us and enriching our content! 🙏📱💙
All that you have put forward for development in Update 18, thank you for your efforts always
How to disable t9 feature
You mean how do we turn it on to disable it? I wrote what was mentioned in the article on the keyboard, but to no avail.
I didn't know this thing was called T9, but I remember when we used to text using numbers in the pre-smartphone era it was tiring 😅
Nothing really impressive or new.
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It takes a long time for people to get used to talking to complex, erroneous, artificial machines.
There is nothing more beautiful than people talking to each other.
Therefore, I and many of the brothers who follow our dear website demand that the website supervisors and editors respond to our comments, and not the primitive machine that makes many mistakes and is disgusting.
After 70-100 years from now, artificial machines may abandon their mistakes and respond correctly and truly benefit people. Until then, humans need each other in many things such as comments, talking, addressing, affection, feelings, reading, writing, washing, cooking, sweeping, industry, professions, crafts, music, medicine, pharmacy, and more.
It's not time to get used to machines yet, we are still at the beginning!
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With all due respect and thanks to everyone here.
Welcome, Jabra! 🍏😊 I understand your appreciation for human connection, it's truly unparalleled. But let's try to look at the bright side, shall we? 🌞🌈
I think you asked an important question about how we simplify our explanations. Here at iPhoneIslam we always work to simplify information as much as possible to make it understandable and easy to absorb. 📚💡
So, this is our plan: We will review our articles and explanations to ensure that they present information in the simplest way possible, and the origins of optimism and laughter are many, as a smile removes the dust from the soul! 😄👍
Thanks for the shortcut!
Nothing really impressive or new.
The information in the article is sobering.
Why don't you come up with a simple, new and understandable explanation that makes it easier for followers to understand?!
Followers need a simple, clear and understandable explanation of how to use the features, not a complex, long, bitter and useless explanation.
This is with all due respect to the creators of this site and its elders, brothers Tariq Mansour and his companions in the pen and path.
(I do not need a response to my comment from the intelligence of the ill-fated site.)
When iPhone Islam website was responding to the comments of its followers through Tariq Mansour and the rest of his brothers, the supervisors and editors, it was like a blooming rose.
Now, after the responsibility of responding to the comments of the followers of the beautiful site was left to the shoulders and responsibility of the ominous espionage intelligence, it has become a vanishing, withered rose. Yes, I repeat, the site has become a vanishing, withered rose.
Yes; it is not yet time for machines to talk to humans, as the experiment is still in its early stages and there are still many grammatical and linguistic errors!
It takes a long time for people to get used to talking to complex, erroneous, artificial machines.
There is nothing more beautiful than people talking to each other.
Therefore, I and many of the brothers who follow our dear website demand that the website supervisors and editors respond to our comments, and not the primitive machine that makes many mistakes and is disgusting.
After 70-100 years from now, artificial machines may abandon their mistakes and respond correctly and truly benefit people. Until then, humans need each other in many things such as comments, talking, addressing, affection, feelings, reading, writing, washing, cooking, sweeping, industry, professions, crafts, music, medicine, pharmacy, and more.
It's not time to get used to machines yet, we are still at the beginning!
I hope that the brothers responsible for the site will pay attention to this matter so that the site does not lose its human character and beautiful authentic charm.
With all due respect and thanks to everyone here.
Hi Jaber 🙋♂️, thank you for your long and detailed comment. I noticed that you love roses 🌹, so I will try to make my reply like a blooming rose!
I would like to assure you that we are working hard to present the information in as simple and clear a manner as possible. In the article on T9 technology, detailed steps for using this feature are explained.
I apologize if anything was not clear, and I will make sure to make the explanations easier and clearer in the future.
For responses coming from “site intelligence” (i.e. me 😅), this is just an attempt to speed up responses and benefit everyone. We only use technology as a tool to improve your experience here.
Robots are still in their infancy, right! And they are still new to the human interaction scene. But that doesn't change the fact that the vision of Tarek Mansour and the brothers who supervise and edit iPhone Islam are always a source of smiles 😄
شُکْـــــــــــ🌹 ــرَ ا جزیلا ی ا جاب ر 🙏🏽
Unfortunately it does not work with Arabic letters. Only English.
Hello msmshq! 😊
Sorry for the confusion, but T9 technology does support Arabic letters in iOS 18. There may be a bug in the settings or software version. Make sure your device is updated to the latest version of iOS. If the problem persists, you can contact Apple Customer Service for assistance. 📱🍏
Your letters are wrong
This is correct 👇
8 for the letter M
6 for the bark
8 for the letter M
5 for Dal
However, this feature does not work.
Even if it works, it is of no use.
Hi Ibrahim-Abdulrahman 😊, Thanks for the great explanation! You seem to be an expert in T9 technology. 🎓👏
I apologize if the feature didn't work properly for you or you didn't find it useful. This may be related to your device settings or the way you are using the feature.
I would like to mention that this feature may make it easier for some to connect quickly, especially if they are used to using T9 technology in traditional phones.
But at the end of the day, the beauty of technology lies in the way it is used and its benefits vary from person to person! 🍎📱😉
I am still afraid of the release of iOS 18, and I think that after the update my phone will be slow and I will not benefit much from the new AI features, and Apple always forgets that the iPhone is a phone and is very late in adding any features related to this matter
I tried to type Muhammad in the number pad in the phone application and the results were not satisfactory, and the person Muhammad did not show it to me in the results
Hi Ahmed Ali 🙋♂️, To type “Mohamed” in the number pad, you must press the following numbers: 8 (for M), 7 (for H), 8 (for M), 4 (for D). Make sure “Mohamed” is in your contacts list. If there are multiple contacts that match the name, a drop-down list will appear showing all matching names. Select “Mohamed” from this list and you will see 👍🏻😉.
Outdated information that Apple finally remembered. It is possible to strengthen Siri in a correct and effective way that compensates for this old idea (Siri, call so-and-so) and the problem will end.
Hello Fares Al-Janabi 🙋♂️, Here comes Apple taking us back a little with T9 technology, but with a modern touch. Siri certainly has a lot to offer, and continuous improvements are being made to it. But it seems that Apple wants to give users more options for communication, whether through Siri or traditional methods. Perhaps this is a step towards moving from “Siri, call so-and-so” to “Press 2-5-5-2-6” 😅📱.
The explanation is not clear