Maverick offers a text-based AI assistant in iMessage beta
By Automate Basics, written with AI from TechCrunch's original
Maverick is an AI assistant available in a free iMessage beta. TechCrunch reports that it can help schedule meetings and handle other requests by text, while asking permission before it acts.
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What changed with Maverick
Maverick is available in beta as an AI assistant that people can contact through iMessage, according to TechCrunch. Rather than only answering questions, it is designed to handle requests made in a text conversation. TechCrunch says those requests can include scheduling a meeting from a voice note, correcting typos and cancelling subscriptions.
Maverick asks for permission before taking action, TechCrunch reports. That distinction matters when a request could affect someone else's calendar or an account you use for work. The service can also connect with other apps, including Gmail and Slack. The article describes hundreds of integrations, but does not establish which connected services are needed for each task.
Who can use Maverick, and what does it cost?
Maverick's iMessage beta is free to use, according to TechCrunch. The report also describes a Pro plan costing €27 per month. That plan allows up to 500 tasks a month and connections to 20 apps; it also includes scheduled tasks and memory.
For someone considering it at work, the free beta offers a way to assess whether text is a useful place to delegate routine requests. The paid plan may matter if you need more task capacity or want the assistant to retain context. TechCrunch does not specify whether Maverick offers a separate business plan or what controls an employer could apply to connected work accounts.
How do I try Maverick for a work task?
A meeting request is a sensible first test for Maverick because TechCrunch specifically says it can schedule meetings from voice notes. Start with a routine meeting that would be easy to check yourself. Before permitting any action, compare the proposed details with your original request, especially the date, time and people involved.
If you connect a work service, check whether that connection is appropriate under your employer's rules before sharing account access or sensitive information. Maverick's permission request gives you a point to review what it is about to do, but the TechCrunch report does not say how approvals appear or what information the assistant can access through each integration.
Frequently asked questions
Does Maverick act without asking first?
TechCrunch reports that Maverick asks for permission before taking action. The article does not describe the approval process in detail. For a work request, check the proposed action and its details before agreeing, particularly if it could send a message, change a meeting or affect an account.
Is Maverick free to use?
TechCrunch says Maverick is free to use during its iMessage beta. A Pro plan costs €27 per month and provides a higher task allowance, more app connections, scheduled tasks and memory. The report does not identify a separate business plan.
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