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Poke: Bringing Agentic AI Assistance To The Masses

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

April 9, 2026

Poke, an AI assistant developed by The Interaction Company of California, launched publicly in March. The product operates through messaging platforms including iMessage, SMS, Telegram, and WhatsApp in select markets. The service allows users to assign tasks to an AI agent through text-based interactions.

Agentic AI For Everyday Use

Poke is designed to perform tasks rather than provide general responses. Functions include calendar management, health tracking, and control of connected devices. The system operates through messaging interfaces, allowing users to execute actions without switching between applications.

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Meeting The Demand For A Simplified AI Experience

Interest in agent-based AI systems has increased across the technology sector, particularly as companies explore automation tools for everyday use. Some existing solutions require complex setup or raise security concerns. Poke provides access through a web interface, allowing users to begin without downloading additional applications or configuring systems.

Leveraging Diverse AI Models And Integrations

The platform selects AI models depending on task requirements, using a mix of proprietary and open-source systems. This approach allows flexibility across different use cases. Integration with messaging platforms is supported through infrastructure such as Linq, enabling operation across SMS and Telegram. Availability on WhatsApp depends on regional conditions and platform policies.

A Secure, Scalable, And Customizable Platform

The company said the system includes layered security measures such as permission controls and regular testing procedures. These safeguards are designed to protect user data and maintain system reliability. Pricing is based on usage patterns, with basic features available at no cost and additional charges applied to higher-frequency or real-time tasks.

Investments And Vision For Global Adoption

Poke has raised funding from investors, including Spark Capital and General Catalyst, reaching a $300 million valuation after recent rounds. Marvin von Hagen, co-founder of Poke, said the product evolved from an email-based assistant into a broader system focused on task execution, based on user behavior and demand. The company is also working with creators and online communities to expand use cases, with user-generated automation workflows contributing to the platform’s development.

The Road Ahead

Poke operates in a market that includes large technology companies and specialized AI providers developing agent-based systems. The product focuses on task execution through messaging platforms as the adoption of automation tools continues to expand.

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Google Sets New Android App Rules To Cut Memory Use

by News Editor

August 28, 2026

Google is introducing new quality requirements for Android apps as developers face tighter constraints on device memory and broader hardware supply pressures.

The company announced two new requirements this week. One focuses on reducing apps’ memory use and improving code efficiency, while the other requires apps to restore users’ sign-in status when they move to a new Android device.

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Google Sets New Memory Performance Rules

Google said the mobile industry is facing “significant hardware supply constraints that are altering device memory availability,” which could affect app performance and the user experience.

Under the new rules, developers will need to meet thresholds covering areas including dynamic memory and bitmap usage. Additional code optimisation requirements are designed to reduce slowdowns and crashes linked to excessive resource use.

Google is also rolling out tools that alert developers when their apps exceed the new limits. More diagnostic features are planned later this year, including deeper analysis through Android’s Memory Limiter, which restricts excessive memory use.

Developers have until February 2027 to comply with the new standards, according to Google’s Android Developer documentation.

Zero-Tap Sign-In Requirement Starts In 2027

A separate requirement will apply to all apps distributed through Google Play. By April 2027, apps that use optional or mandatory sign-ins must automatically restore a user’s sign-in state when they move between Android devices.

The feature will rely on Android’s Restore Credentials API, which is designed to transfer sign-in credentials during device migration without requiring users to log in again.

Google said the new standards are intended to help developers maintain app performance and simplify device transitions as device specifications and memory availability change.