AI agents that live in your text messages: Instinct and more

On 3 October 2026, TechCrunch reported that a growing number of AI agents can be used without downloading an app, simply by chatting over SMS or iMessage, remembering context, connecting to existing apps and completing tasks on the user's behalf. The article listed products including Instinct, Caddy and Fambot. It noted that Instinct closed a $1bn funding round in September at a $10bn valuation and has begun assigning users dedicated email addresses and supporting calls made on their behalf, and remains in closed beta. On 10 October, TechCrunch reviewed such products again, expanding the list to Caddy, Comma, Fambot, Folk, Instinct and others, and said these agents can receive and carry out tasks via text channels including iMessage, RCS, SMS and WhatsApp, remembering context, connecting to existing apps and handling scheduling, bookings, shopping and email.

Written by AI from the reports · updated 6 d ago

1. Oct 10 22:00 · 1 reports
   A round-up of AI agents that live in your text messages: Caddy, Comma, Fambot, Folk, Instinct and more
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2. Oct 3 22:00 · 1 reports
   A roundup of AI agents that live in your text messages: Instinct, Caddy, Fambot and more
   TechCrunch · AI：All the AI agents that can live in your text messages