On June 17, 2026, Anthropic announced a major upgrade to the voice mode of its AI assistant, Claude, introducing support for multiple languages including Chinese, along with two new interaction modes: hands-free and push-to-talk. Additionally, a new icon resembling a telephone handset has appeared in the latest iOS app, hinting at a voice interaction experience even closer to that of a phone call. This upgrade enhances user experience and strengthens Claude's competitiveness in the global market.
