Anthropic's latest update for iOS and Android adds faster voice, broader device support, and hands-free use in the car
Anthropic has pushed a broad update to the Claude mobile apps. The changes include multitasking, account switching, wider device support, a faster voice mode, and Apple CarPlay compatibility.
What changed in the Claude app
The most practical addition is multi-account support. Users can now stay signed in to several Claude accounts at once and switch between them without logging out.
Multitasking on iPad gets a meaningful upgrade too. Claude content can now sit alongside the chat instead of covering it, and users can expand that content to full screen when they need more room.
Android users on bigger screens get a lot of attention in this release. The app now offers improved support for Chromebooks, foldables, and Google Pixel devices.
On those devices, Claude behaves more like a laptop program. Features include resizable sidebars, trackpad functionality, keyboard shortcuts, and right-click options.
Voice mode gets faster, and it goes for a drive
Voice mode received some of the biggest improvements. It now responds more quickly and handles background noise better than before.
Anthropic also says conversations in languages other than English should feel more natural. Language support now reaches 33 total languages, with 24 new options added, including Bengali and Turkish.
Then there is CarPlay. Claude’s voice mode now works with Apple CarPlay, which lets drivers use the assistant hands-free.
One more feature is on the way. A pull-to-search function is planned for iPhone and iPad, designed to make chats, projects, and app settings easier to reach.
Why the mobile app matters for Anthropic
Claude has built a strong reputation for its models. Its apps, though, compete in a crowded market alongside OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini.
The focus on tablets, Chromebooks, and foldables is also telling. Those devices sit between phones and laptops, and they are where people tend to do longer, more involved work.
The things to watch next are the arrival of pull-to-search on iPhone and iPad, and whether the voice improvements hold up in real-world use.
