Apple’s Messages app on iPhone now has a third
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Key Points:
- Poke, a third-party AI service, has been approved for use within Apple’s Messages app on iPhone, marking the first time an AI agent is integrated directly into iMessage.
- The integration leverages Apple’s Messages for Business framework, which allows users to interact with businesses inside the native iMessage interface.
- Users can chat with Poke in the Messages app and request various actions, including third-party integrations, as demonstrated on Poke’s website.
- Some users, including the article’s author, have reported delays or lack of responses from Poke, possibly due to high demand or technical issues.
- It remains uncertain if Apple will maintain Poke’s approval, but initial access is available for iPhone users following instructions on Poke’s site.