Meta outlines Mac computer use and connectors for Muse AI app
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Meta announced plans to add Mac computer use, connectors and a dedicated email address to its Muse AI app, according to TechCrunch. The features could make the personal agent more useful for work, but Meta has not said when they will arrive.
What changed with Muse?
TechCrunch reports that Meta announced several upcoming features for Muse at its Meta Connect conference. The plans include support for computer use on a Mac, more connectors and partners, a dedicated email address, video chat with a Muse avatar, and integration with smart glasses. Muse is a personal AI agent, but the report does not explain what actions it will be able to take on a Mac or which work services its connectors will support.
The announcement comes as Meta promotes the app across its other products and beyond. The reported rise in downloads explains why more people may encounter Muse, but it does not show how well the announced features will work. For workplace users, the relevant news is the direction of Meta’s plans, not a new capability they can rely on today.
Who can use Muse, and what does it cost?
TechCrunch says Muse is currently available only in the U.S. and Canada. The report discusses installs on both iOS and Android, but does not say whether there are workplace plans or describe any account requirements. It also gives no price for the app or the announced features.
Meta described Mac computer use, additional connectors and the other capabilities as upcoming, according to TechCrunch. The report does not give release dates or say whether every feature will be available to all Muse users. Anyone considering Muse for a work process should separate access to the app now from access to those future features. In particular, the announcement is not evidence that Muse can already use a Mac or connect to the tools your team uses.
How do I try Muse at work?
Muse users can start with a small request that does not depend on any of the announced features. For example, provide a short list of work follow-ups and ask the agent to suggest an order for handling them. Check its response against your actual deadlines and priorities before acting on it. Avoid supplying sensitive work information unless your organization permits its use in the app.
Do not plan a workflow around Mac computer use, a dedicated email address or new connectors yet. TechCrunch reports those as future additions, without instructions for using them or details of their limits. If those features become available, a useful first check will be whether Muse asks for confirmation before taking actions and whether you can verify what it did in the connected tool.
Frequently asked questions
Can Muse use my Mac now?
TechCrunch reports that Meta announced Mac computer use as an upcoming Muse feature. The report does not give a release date, describe the actions Muse will be able to take, or say how users will control them. Do not treat it as an available workplace capability yet.
Which work apps will connect to Muse?
Meta announced more partners and connectors for Muse, according to TechCrunch, but the report does not identify the services or explain what information they could access. Teams considering a connected workflow will need those details before deciding whether Muse fits their tools and data rules.
Where is Muse available, and is there a price?
TechCrunch says the Muse app is currently available in the U.S. and Canada and reports installs on iOS and Android. It does not state a price, identify workplace plans or say whether the announced features will have separate costs.
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Source: Meta is putting its muscle behind Muse as the AI app takes off, TechCrunch, 25 Sept 2026.