Claude Cowork goes mobile — can agents really replace your laptop
anthropic expanded claude cowork to mobile, web, and cloud processing, allowing tasks to run offline. this shifts ai agents from desktop utilities to persistent, always-on background tools.
anthropic released claude cowork for mobile and web, extending the ai agent platform beyond its original desktop macos and windows environment. the update prioritizes cloud-based processing, allowing long-running tasks to continue in the background even if the user's device is closed or offline, while desktop users can still toggle to local processing. users will receive push notifications on mobile when agents require input or have completed tasks, though desktops remain the only clients with local file access. anthropic also doubled usage limits for cowork through august 5th. this update signals a shift toward autonomous agents that operate independently of active user supervision, hinting at a future where ai manages workflows continuously in the background.