# Anthropic Releases Claude App for Android

Anthropic’s Claude Android release bets on AI start-ups.

Menlo Ventures and Anthropic have collaboratively initiated a $100 million investment fund geared toward AI businesses. In Brazil, Pix has gained traction as a preferred payment system. Kandji, a platform for managing Apple devices, has successfully secured investment. Bigfoot, a startup dedicated to uncovering local experiences, has integrated a conversational interface on their website.

Mapping the future of photo curation, Tinder has introduced a novel AI tool for selecting images. Instagram broadens its creative canvas, allowing users to layer multiple audio tracks onto Reels. Fisker has secured authorization to market thousands of its Ocean SUVs. Apple’s latest software beta reveals a redesigned flashlight interface.

In financial technology news, TechCrunch highlights Sequoia Capital’s strategic moves to liquidate assets for investors. Anthropic’s launch of the Claude app for Android positions itself as a worthy ChatGPT alternative. At the recent RNC, a venture capitalist painted a stark picture of a “world on fire.” WhatsApp now enables a “Favorites” filter for user convenience.

Echo Chunk, an emerging company, has gathered $1.4 million in funding for its chess puzzle game. Operating on a model akin to StockX, CrowdVolt has entered the ticket resale market. Kaspersky is closing down its operations in the United States following a ban on sales. Overcast, a popular podcast app, has undergone a comprehensive rebuild and redesign. A new entrant, Exa, focuses on search functionalities for AI.

Astor, which provides personal finance tools for women, merges community engagement with investment strategies. However, the stark reality remains that ventures spearheaded by all-female teams receive disproportionately minimal venture capital funds.