The DropJuly 7, 2026via The Decoder
Anthropic's Claude Cowork AI agent is now available on mobile and web
Why it matters
Anthropic is expanding Claude Cowork beyond desktop, making autonomous agents more practical for real workflows by enabling background execution and cross-device notifications. This signals a shift toward agents-as-product rather than agents-as-capability.
Key signals
- Claude Cowork expanded from desktop-only to mobile and web
- Agent continues background execution even when laptop is closed
- Mobile notifications alert users when agent decisions are needed
- Feature expansion blurs boundary between Chat and Cowork interfaces
The hook
Claude Cowork just went mobile. Now your AI agent keeps working with the laptop closed—and texts you when it needs a call.
Anthropic is rolling out its AI agent Claude Cowork to mobile and web. Until now, the feature was limited to the desktop app. The agent keeps working in the background even when the laptop is closed and pings users on their phone when it needs a decision. The move blurs the line between Chat and Cowork even further.