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Agents · Updated 10 Oct, 07:30 pm IST

AI agents that live in your text messages, including Caddy

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Why it matters for readers: It matters because you may soon be able to get advanced help just by texting, without installing new apps.

  • AI agents can be texted like an ordinary person to remember context, connect to apps, and complete tasks such as scheduling and shopping.1
  • Caddy lives inside iMessage on iPhone and RCS on Android, turns scattered phone information into actionable items, and connects to calendars and conversations.1
  • Caddy can add events to calendars, set reminders, track follow-ups and perform research based on messages and emails.1
  • Instinct is among the buzziest AI agents and reached a $10 billion valuation after a $1 billion funding round.1
  • Caddy has been available in public beta since April 2026.1

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