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Run OpenClaw & Hermes on phones

Combos: Launching Agents on Your Phone

Introduction to Combos App

  • Combos is an app designed for launching open claw and Hermes agents directly from your phone.
  • Users can easily create an agent by starting a combo, with options to share their name or not.

Functionality of the Agent

  • The agent can be queried about its capabilities, showcasing its functionality as an AI model.
  • Currently, the app is in a limited rollout phase, available only to select users on a waitlist.

Copying Apps Using Combos

  • Users can copy apps by simply pasting a link; this feature was inspired by Robert Stephens' method of using screenshots.
  • The app allows users to build personalized versions of existing apps based on screenshots taken from the App Store.

Real-Life Application Example

  • A user demonstrates how they used the app to create a version of Cal AI that logs calories and macros from photos of food.
  • The user emphasizes that this tool acts as an accountability coach rather than just another application.

Personalization and Integration

  • The user integrated their previous trainer's messaging logs into the agent, enhancing its capability as a personal fitness coach.
  • This integration allows for continuous improvement and personalization based on daily activities and preferences.

Company Backing and Future Use Cases

  • The company behind Combos has notable investors including Andreessen Horowitz and USV.
  • Discussion includes potential use cases for meeting coordination through agents, highlighting their versatility in various contexts.

Scheduling and Coordination Challenges

The Complexity of Group Scheduling

  • Discusses the inefficiencies of scheduling with multiple participants, highlighting that traditional tools like Calendly work well for small groups but become cumbersome with larger ones.
  • Introduces Laird Hamilton as a key figure in the conversation, emphasizing the need for an agent to streamline group coordination through text messaging.
  • Describes how the agent simplifies communication by tracking availability and preferences, significantly reducing time spent on scheduling.

Enhancing Communication with AI Agents

  • Illustrates how the agent can manage RSVPs and track participant availability in real-time, making it easier to finalize plans.
  • Highlights the humorous interactions within the chat, showcasing how engaging communication can enhance user experience while coordinating events.

Utilizing Radar for Personal Interests

Discovering Music and Events

  • Shares a personal passion for music and discusses using Radar to monitor favorite venues and artists without needing complex tools like RSS readers.
  • Explains how users can input links from favorite websites or artists to receive updates about new content or performances relevant to their interests.

Daily Summaries and Monitoring

  • Details a system where users receive daily summaries of updates from tracked writers, artists, and venues, streamlining information gathering into one manageable format.
  • Emphasizes versatility by suggesting this monitoring system could also be applied professionally to keep tabs on social networks or industry trends.

Personalized Relationship Management

Integrating Shared Calendars

  • Discusses setting up a shared calendar feed with his girlfriend to coordinate schedules effectively while keeping track of important dates.

Overview of a Coordinated Personal Assistant App

Daily and Weekly Summaries

  • The app provides daily updates on various activities, including weather forecasts and dinner plans, enhancing user coordination.
  • It consolidates multiple services into one platform, offering details like restaurant directions, phone numbers, and parking information for events.

Event Planning Features

  • Users receive comprehensive itineraries that include travel distances and timelines for the evening's activities.
  • Currently in a limited release phase, the app allows users to join a waitlist for access.

Integration with Other Applications

  • Future connections with apps like Notion are anticipated to streamline document management and workspace organization.
  • The integration of messaging platforms (iMessage, Signal, WhatsApp) is prioritized to enhance communication across workspaces.

Developer Ecosystem and Privacy Concerns

  • The app aims to leverage an SDK layer for developers while ensuring user control over personal data.
  • Agents within the app can communicate privately without sharing entire calendars or workspaces among users.

Coordination Among Personal Agents

  • Each user has their own agent capable of negotiating schedules and coordinating tasks without compromising privacy.
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Presented by Zapier: https://zapier.com/ 👉 Link to resources: https://thenextnewthing.ai/l/shane-priority-launch-list 👉 Shane Mac (X): https://x.com/ShaneMac 👉 Shane Mac (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemacsays/ 👉 XMTP: https://xmtp.org/ What if your apps weren’t apps anymore—but agents you talk to inside a chat? In this episode of The Next New Thing, Andrew Warner sits down with Shane Mac to explore Convos, a new platform where you can launch AI agents directly on your phone—and have them act like full apps inside a conversation. Instead of downloading tools, you create agents by describing what you want. They get provisioned with email, phone numbers, browsing, and memory—then join your chats like participants. From there, you can clone apps, coordinate events, track information across the internet, or even build personalized systems that evolve over time. Shane demos how a simple screenshot can turn into a working app, how agents can act as assistants inside group chats, and how they can coordinate with other agents without exposing your personal data. The bigger idea: the interface is shifting from apps to conversations—and agents become the layer that connects everything you do. ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 Launch AI agents on your phone 00:09 Copy any app with a prompt or screenshot 00:18 Creating an agent inside Convos 00:36 Agents provisioned with tools automatically 00:45 OpenClaw vs Hermes agents 00:54 What makes something an “agent” 01:21 Limited rollout and waitlist access 01:30 Turning a screenshot into an app 02:06 Demo: calorie tracking agent 02:33 From app → personalized AI coach 03:18 Training agents with personal data 03:54 Building a fully customized fitness assistant 04:30 Why agents get better over time 05:06 Backing from Andreessen Horowitz + USV 05:15 Coordinating group events with agents 06:00 Replacing chaotic group chats 06:45 Agent managing RSVPs, timing, logistics 07:21 Real-time updates and humor in chat 08:06 Monitoring content with “Radar” agents 09:00 Tracking writers, artists, and updates 09:45 Daily summaries across the internet 10:30 Personalized alerts and insights 10:57 Relationship + life coordination agent 11:24 Daily plans, reservations, and logistics 12:09 Combining multiple tools into one system 12:18 Product rollout and waitlist strategy 12:54 Future integrations (Notion, calendars, etc.) 13:21 Why messaging becomes the main interface 13:39 Agents talking to other agents 14:06 Privacy and coordination between agents 👉 Join us: https://thenextnewthing.ai/