The Poke app will give Siri even more competition, as it lets you send emails, set reminders, generate images, and more, right from the Apple Messages app.

WWDC 2026 is right around the corner, and it's been rumored that Apple is working on improving support for third-party AI utilities in iOS 27. We may just have gotten a better idea of what the future of iOS might entail, as the iPhone now supports AI agents in the Messages app

Following its public launch in March 2026, the proactive AI assistant Poke has now become the first third-party AI agent officially available via iMessage. It's offered via the Apple Messages for Business platform, originally designed to let companies reach customers via iMessage chats.

The Interaction Company of California, the startup that created Poke, posted a video on X detailing what its AI agent can do via the Apple Messages app.

In essence, Poke can help you respond to emails, including those about potential events. If someone wants to schedule dinner with you, for instance, Poke can help you select the date, time, type of food, restaurant, and more. It can also schedule reminders for you.

Additionally, Poke can conduct web searches, generate and edit images, set up automations, check you in for domestic flights, track flight deals, and a lot more. The Poke service is also capable of generating QR codes, YouTube video summaries in transcript form, and controlling Philips Hue smart lights and Sonos speakers.

Compatibility with other third-party services and products, like the Oura smart Ring, Microsoft Outlook, Gmail, GitHub, Strava, and Navan, is also built in.

While it might not be as impressive as the Google Gemini features previewed in May 2026, Poke's iMessage integration represents a welcome addition to the iPhone.

The availability of AI agents like Poke will also benefit Apple, as the company is set to receive payments from Interaction on a per-user basis. Speaking to TechCrunch, Marvin von Hagen, co-founder of The Interaction Company of California, revealed this tidbit about the Poke service.

"I think that Apple is just noticing this is the best way to offer AI, and actually, good for them, because they charge us," explained von Hagen. "They charge us per user on the platform and actually make money with this, especially if it becomes really big," he continued.

How to set up Poke

As for what Poke costs users, the service's FAQ page says that "Poke sets pricing through negotiation with you, so keep chatting until you agree on a price!" In essence, Poke will conduct light actions, process manual prompts, and do background tasks for free, but any intensive requests will require payment.

To use Poke, you will need to create an account with your phone number or Telegram. More detailed descriptions of Poke's features and capabilities are available via the Poke.com website.

Aside from Siri and its built-in ChatGPT integration, iPhone users now have even more options when it comes to AI agents on iOS. Poke is likely the first of many AI agents that will be available via the Apple Messages app going forward.

The upcoming iOS 27 update might allow for even greater freedom of choice, giving iOS users the option to select AI agents with integration and capabilities rivaling the Apple-designed Siri.