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TL;DR
- Anthropic has expanded Claude Cowork to web and mobile devices.
- Claude Cowork can organize files, research topics, write reports, and work in connected applications with minimal supervision.
- Tasks now run in the cloud by default, so you can start working on one device and continue tracking from another.
He AI Coding The wars are leaving the developer space and the bots are coming to the rest of your office. anthropic has announced is taking its next big step, bringing Claude Cowork to the web and mobile devices.
Previously, Claude Cowork was limited to Anthropic’s desktop app, where it could perform multi-step tasks such as organizing files, researching topics, writing reports, and working in connected applications. The new expansion means users can transfer those jobs from a browser or smartphone, and therefore makes the service much more convenient for people who aren’t glued to their desks all day.
Greater availability comes with some trade-offs. Anthropic says the desktop app still provides the full experience, including direct access to local files. Coworking is about letting you assign work, check progress, and review results on the web and mobile, while the heavy lifting is done elsewhere.
The company is also making changes to the backend of the service: Cowork sessions now run in the cloud by default, rather than requiring your computer to remain on. That means you can start a task on your laptop, check its status from your phone, or pick it up in a web browser without losing track.
claudius It can continue running in the background even when your laptop is closed. You’ll also receive a mobile alert when Claude needs your approval or has something ready for your review, and scheduled tasks can run even when your devices are offline. Desktop app users who prefer local processing can still return.
Max subscribers will be the first to implement it and, in the coming weeks, it will be available to users of other paid plans. The company is also doubling its temporary Cowork usage limits through August 5 to give early adopters more room to try out the service.
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