Rather than downloading another app, a growing number of agents can simply be texted like an ordinary person. You text it what you need, and it can remember context, connect to the apps and services you already use, and complete tasks on your behalf. That can mean scheduling an appointment, organizing a calendar, researching a trip, sending an email, making a reservation, shopping online, or reminding you about something days later.
While Instinct is one of the buzziest AI agents at present, thanks to its $10 billion valuation after its latest funding round of $1 billion, there are many others also making a play for this space. Below are the most notable options so far, from general-purpose personal assistants to agents designed for families, travel, and work. Caddy is an AI assistant that turns the information scattered across your phone into things you can actually act on.
It lives in iMessage for iPhone users and RCS for Android users, so there’s no separate app or inbox to constantly check. For instance, an email contains an appointment that needs to be added to your calendar or a friend sends a list of things to pick up. Instead of worrying about all the details getting buried, Caddy connects to your calendars and conversations, then identifies things that may require action.
It can add events to your calendar, set reminders, keep track of follow-ups, and even do research for you. Caddy has been available in public beta since April 2026. Comma is designed to manage tasks across both work and everyday life.
Comma carries tasks through to completion, checking its own work and determining when a task is finished. Completed work is surfaced for review when a decision or approval is needed. It also proactively notifies users and recommends the next steps.
It can work across a user’s browser, computer, and files, while remaining accessible remotely through messaging apps such as Signal, Telegram, and WeChat. Comma maintains context and memory across devices and conversations, and can deliver daily briefings, flag urgent matters, and summarize recorded calls. Fambot is an AI-powered “chief of staff” for families, designed to bring together the many moving parts of family life, including school communications, sports activities, meal planning, calendars, and other day-to-day responsibilities, and turn them into an organized plan.
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