Anthropic Just Dropped Claude Cowork Mobile (Full Breakdown)

Anthropic Just Dropped Claude Cowork Mobile (Full Breakdown)

Introduction to Claude Co-work Mobile

Overview of New Features

  • Anthropic has released Claude Co-work for mobile, addressing significant user requests.
  • The video will explore the capabilities of the new mobile app and changes in desktop and web versions.

Key Updates in Claude Co-work

Mobile and Web Functionality

  • Users can now hand tasks to Claude on their desktop and retrieve results on their mobile devices, allowing for seamless task management.
  • Scheduled tasks can run even when the computer is closed, enhancing usability compared to previous versions.

Changes in Desktop App Interface

Simplified Navigation

  • The desktop app now features two main modes: Home and Code, reducing complexity from previous options.
  • Users can toggle between chat mode and co-work directly within the text box, though some users may prefer separate ecosystems for each function.

Accessing Co-work via Web App

User Interface Enhancements

  • The web app now allows direct access to co-work without needing the desktop application.
  • Users can select projects or folders; however, there are reports of issues with folder selection not appearing as expected.

Exploring Mobile App Features

Task Management on Mobile

  • The mobile app includes a sidebar with co-work mode under dispatch, enabling users to manage tasks efficiently.
  • Scheduled tasks like daily competitor analysis can be viewed and managed directly from the mobile interface.

Integration with Other Applications

Connectors and Automation

  • Enthropic provides numerous connectors for various applications; if an app isn't available, users can utilize Zapier MCP for integration.
  • This allows access to over 9,000 applications through automation platforms like Zapier.

Understanding Cloud Functionality

Cloud-Based Operations Explained

  • Claude operates in the cloud, allowing sessions started on one device (mobile/web/desktop) to sync across all platforms.
  • However, local sessions created on the desktop do not sync back to mobile or web appsβ€”only cloud-based sessions are accessible across devices.

Conclusion & Future Testing Plans

Ongoing Evaluation

  • The speaker plans further testing of Claude Co-work's features over coming days and encourages viewers to subscribe for updates.
Video description

πŸ“š Join My Skool Community: https://bit.ly/4t2yNgG πŸ”— Zapier MCP: https://bit.ly/3SRmnMd πŸ”— Claude Cowork Web App: https://claude.ai/ Anthropic just released Claude Cowork for mobile and web, and this was probably the most requested feature since Cowork launched. In this video I test Cowork on my phone, walk through the new desktop and web app changes, and show real tasks running in the cloud with my computer completely closed. I also break down how the cloud sessions actually work, plus the one big caveat nobody is talking about that you need to know before you rely on this. By the end you'll know exactly what Cowork mobile can and can't do, and whether it fits into your workflow. 0:00 - Claude Cowork Comes to Mobile 0:59 - New Desktop App Changes 2:02 - Cowork in the Web App 3:30 - Testing Cowork on the Mobile App 5:20 - Scheduled Tasks Now Run in the Cloud 5:54 - Shared Connectors + Zapier MCP 8:02 - How the Cloud Actually Works 9:26 - The Big Caveat: One-Way Desktop View