Updated
Updated · The Verge · Jun 29
OpenClaw Launches iOS and Android App With Real-Time Voice Controls
Updated
Updated · The Verge · Jun 29

OpenClaw Launches iOS and Android App With Real-Time Voice Controls

3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Jun 29

Summary

  • OpenClaw has released official iOS and Android apps that let users connect to the gateway powering its open-source AI assistant.
  • Once paired, the apps support real-time voice chats, let users approve an agent’s actions, and manage permissions for features such as camera and location access.
  • The launch expands OpenClaw from its earlier gateway app rollout, which drew complaints about pairing problems and buggy performance, especially on Android.
  • The standalone mobile release also marks a broader push to bring agentic AI into mainstream app stores despite earlier security concerns around such software.

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