What changed
Anthropic’s release notes dated October 21 announce a Claude Duet research preview for Pro and Max users, describing it as a new app for proactive assistance. Preview access is not a promise of universal availability.
The useful question
Our take: ask which recurring task you actually want handled before connecting accounts. A preparation checklist is a different responsibility from sending a message or changing a booking. Define the allowed inputs, desired output, and actions requiring your review.
Before you try it
Read the official announcement and confirm eligibility and permissions in your account. Start with a low-stakes task and inspect the result. We have not independently tested Duet; this is source-based reporting and analysis.
A few things to keep in mind
- Rollouts and preview availability can change. This is reporting, not a hands-on review.
Sources & further reading
- Claude release notes — October 21, 2026 (23 Oct 2026)