Anthropic Rolls Out Voice Mode For Claude AI Assistant - 1

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Anthropic Rolls Out Voice Mode For Claude AI Assistant

  • Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
  • Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager

Anthropic announced on Tuesday that it has begun rolling out “voice mode” for its chatbot Claude on mobile devices. The new feature is in beta mode on iOS and Android, and multiple users have already gained access.

In a rush? Here are the quick facts:

  • Anthropic began to roll out Claude’s new voice mode on mobile devices.
  • Users will get to choose from 5 voices, and usage limits will depend on subscription plans.
  • The new feature is currently available only in English.

The AI startup shared a post on the social media platform X to inform users about the new update and included a video showcasing the key features of the new voice capabilities.

“We’re rolling out voice mode in beta on mobile,” states the post. “Try starting a voice conversation and asking Claude to summarize your calendar or search your docs.”

We’re rolling out voice mode in beta on mobile. Try starting a voice conversation and asking Claude to summarize your calendar or search your docs. pic.twitter.com/xVo5VHiCEb — Anthropic (@AnthropicAI) May 27, 2025

Anthropic added that the new voice mode is currently only available in English and that they will expand the voice feature to all plans soon.

Users with the latest update of the mobile app—on either iOS or Android—can interact with Claude’s new voice functionality, but might face usage limits depending on their subscription plans. Free users can expect to send between 20 to 30 voice messages before hitting usage limits, and paid users can interact more—although the company didn’t specify the exact limit for premium members.

In the video, the AI company shared a sample conversation between a user preparing for the day and the AI assistant, which provided details of the day’s appointments and meetings, as well as information retrieved from multiple platforms, including emails and Google Drive.

On its Support page , Anthropic added more details and a quick guide on how users can make the most of Claude’s new voice mode. Users with access to the new feature will get to choose one of the five voices available—which can later be changed in the settings section.

The AI startup also explained that while interacting with Claude in voice mode, users will also see key points displayed on their smartphone screens and can switch to text-only mode at any time.

Anthropic introduced its latest subscription plans last month, introducing the new Max Plans: Expanded Usage for $100 and Maximum Flexibility for $200—the latter with early access to the newest features.

SpaceX’s Starship Explodes, Failing Test Flight for the Third Time in a Row - 2

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SpaceX’s Starship Explodes, Failing Test Flight for the Third Time in a Row

  • Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
  • Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager

Elon Musk’s company SpaceX launched its uncrewed Starship rocket on Tuesday during a test flight. A few minutes after liftoff, the spacecraft spun out of control and exploded before making its way back to Earth. This marks the third consecutive explosion for the Starship program.

In a rush? Here are the quick facts:

  • SpaceX’s uncrewed Starship rocket exploded during a test flight this Tuesday.
  • This is the third failed test flight of the Starship program this year.
  • The debris fell into the Atlantic Ocean, and there were no injuries or damage to public property.

According to CNBC , SpaceX shared a livestream on its website and on social media showing the spacecraft’s first and second stages exploding, the latter one after a fuel leak caused it to lose control.

“Starship made it to the scheduled ship engine cutoff, so big improvement over last flight! Also, no significant loss of heat shield tiles during ascent,” wrote Musk on his social media platform X. “Leaks caused loss of main tank pressure during the coast and re-entry phase. Lot of good data to review.”

This latest mission is part of SpaceX’s mission to offer travel to Mars and eventually colonize the planet within the next few years. The company had achieved multiple successful launches as part of this project, including a milestone fifth attempt in which it caught the Super Heavy Booster back on the launch tower . However, the last few flights didn’t work as expected.

In January, SpaceX conducted its 7th launch , but the rocket broke apart 8 minutes after being launched. In March, Starship’s eighth flight test also ended in an explosion a few minutes after its ascent. This week’s ninth attempt followed the trend.

The Federal Aviation Administration reported that there were “no reports of public injury or damage to public property at this time,” and, according to the New York Times , the debris fell over the Atlantic Ocean.

Despite the setback, Musk remains committed to the project. “Launch cadence for next 3 flights will be faster, at approximately 1 every 3 to 4 weeks,” he added on his X post.

“With a test like this, success comes from what we learn, and today’s test will help us improve Starship’s reliability as SpaceX seeks to make life multiplanetary,” the company wrote in a post on X.