🤖Poke Approved for Apple's Messages for Business Platform
AI chatbot Poke now talks to businesses via iMessage
TL;DR
Poke, an AI agent designed for everyday users, is the first approved for Apple's Messages for Business platform. It can handle tasks like daily planning and smart home control via text message.
Poke has become the first AI agent to gain approval from Apple to run on its Messages for Business platform, allowing it to interact with businesses through iMessage. This move makes Poke accessible to users who prefer simple interfaces over command-line tools or complex systems like OpenClaw. With over 100 million messages relayed so far across SMS, Telegram, and WhatsApp in some markets, Poke is set to expand its reach by integrating with Apple's platform. The startup will pay Apple on a per-user basis, significantly lower than Meta AI’s fees post-EU regulation.
Key Points
Poke is now available on Apple's Messages for Business platform after approval from Apple.
The startup has relayed over 100 million messages across SMS, Telegram, WhatsApp in some markets.
Apple charges startups per user on the platform, a lower fee compared to Meta AI’s post-EU regulation.
Poke recently secured an additional $10M funding round, bringing its total valuation to $300M post-money.
The startup customized its UI and provided live support testimonies to meet Apple's guidelines.
Why It Matters
If you're using Poke for daily planning or smart home control via text message, this approval means seamless integration with iMessage. Businesses can now interact with customers more easily through a familiar interface without the need for complex setups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this matter?
If you're using Poke for daily planning or smart home control via text message, this approval means seamless integration with iMessage. Businesses can now interact with customers more easily through a familiar interface without the need for complex setups.
What happened?
Poke, an AI agent designed for everyday users, is the first approved for Apple's Messages for Business platform. It can handle tasks like daily planning and smart home control via text message.
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