Teddy was created for Apple's Swift Student Challenge — a celebration of the next generation of student developers. It reimagines what iPhone photography can be when the camera listens instead of waits for a tap.
"Take a photo." "Start recording." "Switch to the front camera." Teddy understands what you mean and acts instantly. No menus, no buttons, no tapping is required.
Teddy uses Apple's latest on-device intelligence to understand your voice naturally. No internet connection is needed and nothing leaves your device. It's fast, private, and feels like magic.
My grandfather, Larry, was a force of nature — kind, loving, and a fantastic photographer. He shared his passion with me growing up, teaching me to frame a photo with his Canon EOS D6. When Shot on iPhone became viable, he tried to use his phone, but there wasn't much blood in his fingers, making it difficult to capture the moments he wanted.
Teddy is built to solve this. On a larger scale, there is a strong overlap between those who have touch issues and those who have difficulty learning accessibility features like VoiceOver. Teddy bridges this gap through natural language processing and tool calling.
