Anthropic is expanding Claude Cowork, its agent feature for multi-step work, from a desktop app to mobile and the web. Multiple outlets report that Anthropic begins rolling out a beta version to Max subscribers first, with broader availability expected later. In Cowork, users describe a goal and Claude plans the steps, uses required tools, and produces outputs such as documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and reports.
A key change highlighted across sources is cross-device continuity. Users can start tasks on one device and monitor or continue them from others via the web and mobile apps. Sources also say tasks can run in the background even if a laptop is closed or the device goes offline, with scheduled work continuing and alerts sent when user permission is needed to proceed.
Several reports note that the desktop still offers the most complete Cowork experience because it provides access to local files and a browser. In addition, outlets say Claude chat and Cowork are integrated into a single view on web and desktop, rather than separate tabs.
