Automattic’s Mesh contacts app launches on Android

In short: Automattic’s Mesh, a contacts and relationship manager app, is now available for Android users.

What happened

Mesh, a “personal CRM” app, has launched on Android through the Google Play Store. CRM is short for customer relationship management, but here it works more like a personal address book plus reminders (like a notebook that also nudges you to follow up).

The app helps people organize their personal and work contacts, add private notes to a contact, and set reminders to reach out. Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, acquired Mesh last year. Mesh was previously known as Clay.

On Android, Mesh says it has been adapted to fit common Android features. That includes split-screen and pop-up views so you can keep Mesh open while using email or messaging apps. It also includes home screen widgets, in-app search, keyboard shortcuts for tablets and foldable devices, and syncing across devices.

Mesh also has an optional AI feature called Nexus AI in early access. It lets users ask questions about their network, such as who they know at a certain company, who lives in a specific city, or who has expertise in a topic.

Mesh says personal information stored in the app is not shared or used for ad targeting. The company says the product is supported by subscriptions. It is free for up to 1,000 contacts, with paid tiers for unlimited contacts and other features.

Why it matters

Many people have thousands of contacts spread across phones, email, and social apps. A tool like Mesh is aiming to act like a single, private hub for that information, especially for people who use their network for work.

Source: TechCrunch AI