Meta brings its Muse AI assistant to Apple Watch and Wear OS

In short: Meta has launched its Muse AI assistant on Apple Watch and Android Wear OS, so people can use it from their smartwatch.

What happened

Meta announced that Muse, its AI assistant, is now available on Apple Watch and on smartwatches that use Google’s Wear OS (the software that runs many Android watches). This means Muse is no longer limited to phones and tablets.

On a smartwatch, users can interact with Muse through voice calls, text messages, or dictation. Dictation means you speak and the watch turns your words into text, like writing a message by talking.

The smartwatch release follows a series of recent expansions for Muse. Meta launched a dedicated iPad app about a month ago, after Muse first arrived on the App Store in September.

Muse is one of many AI assistants competing for everyday users. Meta says Muse can connect to your accounts to help manage things like email, meetings, and bills, and it can also help with tasks like booking reservations, ordering groceries, and making purchases.

Why it matters

Putting an AI assistant on a watch makes it easier to use in small moments, like when your phone is in a bag or across the room. For some people, it could feel like having a quick helper on your wrist (similar to tapping a friend for a fast reminder), but it also raises the usual questions about what information the assistant can access when it is connected to personal accounts.

Source: TechCrunch AI