Tags: third‑party apps

Anthropic has broadened Claude's capabilities by adding native integrations with a range of third‑party applications, including Canva, Slack, Box, Asana, and Figma. The new connections let users fetch files, preview documents, and transform chat discussions into actionable tasks directly within those platforms. Powered by the Model Context Protocol (MCP), which Anthropic released in fall 2024 and later donated to the Linux Foundation, the integrations have already been adopted by nine launch partners and are also being used by OpenAI. Ler mais

OpenAI has introduced third‑party apps that run inside ChatGPT, allowing users to trigger services like Spotify, Booking.com, and Canva by mentioning the app name in a chat. The new functionality works through a simple prompt interface, and the first use prompts a connection request to clarify data sharing. While the rollout currently excludes EU customers, OpenAI plans to open a dedicated directory for app discovery and expects a surge of submissions. Executives describe the evolution as turning ChatGPT into a universal operating system that blends search, desktop tasks, and AI agents under one text‑based interface. Ler mais

OpenAI announced plans to transform ChatGPT into a universal app frontend, enabling instant checkout through an "agentic commerce protocol" and integrating a growing roster of third‑party services such as Expedia, Booking.com, Peloton, Target, Uber and DoorDash. Developers can now use a new SDK and a set of guidelines to submit apps for inclusion in a curated directory, with higher‑quality apps receiving prominent placement. The company also unveiled AgentKit, a visual tool for building specialized chatbots, demonstrated with a live "Ask Froge" demo. Additional updates include Slack integration for the Codex coding agent and the release of new models like Sora 2 and GPT‑5 Pro via API. Ler mais

Apple's iOS 26 update introduces a suite of Apple Intelligence tools that aim to make everyday tasks more seamless. Live Translation adds real‑time language conversion to Messages, FaceTime and phone calls. Genmoji and Image Playground receive upgrades that let users create custom emojis and generate AI‑enhanced artwork. Visual Intelligence can now scan the screen to retrieve information and act on screenshots. Developers gain access to Apple’s foundation models, enabling third‑party apps to embed AI without additional costs. Finally, the Shortcuts app incorporates Apple Intelligence, opening new possibilities for automated actions. The update is free for compatible devices. Ler mais