OpenClaw launches official Android and iOS apps

The open-source AI assistant platform OpenClaw has launched its first official mobile applications for Android and iOS, enabling users to interact with their personal AI agents directly from their smartphones. The apps, which became available on Monday, June 29, allow users to pair their phones with a privately hosted OpenClaw Gateway, turning the device into a secure node for chat, voice commands, and device-aware automation.

The launch follows months of anticipation within the OpenClaw community, which previously relied on workarounds like using Telegram or WhatsApp for mobile access. The new native apps are designed to provide a more integrated experience. According to their official descriptions, users can pair their phone with a gateway using a QR or setup code, chat with their AI assistant, use a real-time "Talk" mode, review and approve actions requested by the gateway, and receive push notifications. The apps can also request access to various phone features, including the camera, screen, location, photos, contacts, calendar, and reminders, with user permission.

OpenClaw is a self-hosted, open-source AI agent system that runs on a user's local machine, such as a Mac or...