OpenClaw launches official app to mixed reviews — users slam design and setup
OpenClaw has officially released companion apps for Android and iOS, enabling chat with an AI assistant, voice mode, action approvals, and automations via the OpenClaw Gateway. Despite months of anticipation, many early adopters are criticising the app's design, pairing process, and overall polish. The launch has been a disappointing debut for the AI hardware product.
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OpenClaw has released official companion apps for Android and iOS.
The Android app lets you chat with your AI assistant, use voice mode, approve actions, and enable automations through your OpenClaw Gateway.
While users are excited about the launch, many early adopters are criticizing the app’s design, pairing process, and overall polish.
After months of anticipation, OpenClaw has officially launched its Android and iOS apps, giving users a native way to interact with the AI assistant from their phones. Unfortunately, the debut hasn’t exactly gone according to plan, and many early users are criticizing everything from the app’s interface to its setup process.
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