Claude Cowork Now Works on More Devices
Claude Cowork Now Works on More Devices
Claude Cowork 現已支援更多裝置
Introduction
Anthropic changed how Claude Cowork works. Now you can use it on the web and on phones.
Anthropic 更改了 Claude Cowork 的運作方式。現在您可以在網頁和手機上使用。
Main Body
Before, you needed a laptop to use the AI. Now, the AI works in the cloud. You can start a task on a computer and check it on your phone. You do not need to keep your laptop open.
以前您需要使用筆記型電腦才能使用該 AI。現在，AI 在雲端運作。您可以在電腦上開始一項任務，然後在手機上檢查。您不需要一直開著筆記型電腦。
Other companies like Google and OpenAI also make these tools. Anthropic wants the AI to be easy to use. You can use the chatbot and the AI agent in one place.
像 Google 和 OpenAI 等其他公司也製作此類工具。Anthropic 希望讓 AI 變得易於使用。您可以在同一個地方使用聊天機器人和 AI 代理。
Many people use Cowork for office work. They use it for business and writing. Only a few people use it to write computer code. Most people use it to save time with simple tasks.
許多人使用 Cowork 處理辦公室工作。他們將其用於商業和寫作。只有少數人將其用於編寫電腦程式碼。大多數人使用它來處理簡單任務以節省時間。
Conclusion
People with the Max plan can use it now. People with the Pro plan can use it soon.
使用 Max 方案的人現在可以使用。使用 Pro 方案的人很快就能使用。
Vocabulary Learning
⏱️ Time Changes: Before vs. Now
In English, we use specific words to show a change in a situation. This article shows us two key words:
Before (Past) You needed a laptop. Now (Present) You can use it on phones.
🛠️ Simple Tool Kit
Look at these patterns to describe what people do:
- Many people use it for... (Large group) office work, business
- Only a few people use it for... (Small group) computer code
- Most people use it to... (Majority) save time
💡 Word Tip: "Easy to use"
When something is not difficult, we say it is easy to use.
- Example: The new app is easy to use.
Vocabulary Learning
Anthropic Moves Claude Cowork to Cloud-Based Multi-Platform System
Anthropic 將 Claude Cowork 移至雲端多平台系統
Introduction
Anthropic has made its AI agent, Claude Cowork, easier to access by moving the service to the cloud and launching new mobile and web interfaces.
Anthropic 將其 AI 代理 Claude Cowork 移至雲端並推出全新的行動裝置與網頁介面，使其更易於使用。
Main Body
By moving from a desktop-only model to a cloud-based system, users no longer need to keep their computers on for the AI to finish its tasks. In the past, a laptop had to remain open and the app active; however, the new version allows the AI to complete scheduled work independently. Consequently, users can now switch easily between desktop, web, and mobile devices, meaning they can start a task on one device and check the progress or give permission via notifications on iOS or Android.
透過從僅限桌面的模式轉向雲端系統，使用者不再需要保持電腦開啟，AI 才能完成任務。過去，筆記型電腦必須保持開啟且應用程式處於活動狀態；然而，新版本允許 AI 獨立完成預定的工作。因此，使用者現在可以在桌面、網頁和行動裝置之間輕鬆切換，這意味著他們可以在一台裝置上開始任務，並透過 iOS 或 Android 的通知查看進度或授予權限。
This change follows a general industry trend toward semi-autonomous AI agents, which was started by the release of OpenClaw in early 2026 and followed by competitors like OpenAI and Google. Anthropic emphasized that its goal is to build these agent features directly into its chatbot, which reduces the need for separate tools. While the desktop app is still the best choice for 'deep work' and accessing local files, the company is clearly moving toward a more centralized experience focused on smartphones.
此次變革遵循了半自主 AI 代理的整體產業趨勢，該趨勢始於 2026 年初 OpenClaw 的發布，隨後 OpenAI 和 Google 等競爭對手也紛紛跟進。Anthropic 強調，其目標是將這些代理功能直接整合到聊天機器人中，以減少對獨立工具的需求。雖然桌面應用程式仍是進行「深度工作」和存取本地檔案的最佳選擇，但該公司顯然正趨向於以智慧型手機為中心的集中化體驗。
Data from May 2026, based on 1.2 million sessions from 600,000 organizations, shows that Cowork is used for much more than just coding. Anthropic identified a trend called 'the work around the work,' which refers to time-consuming administrative tasks. The analysis revealed that 33.4% of usage is for business operations and 16.4% is for content creation. In contrast, software development accounted for only 8.7% of sessions, suggesting that the tool is most valuable for general office automation.
根據 2026 年 5 月來自 60 萬個組織、共 120 萬次對話的數據顯示，Cowork 的用途遠不止於編碼。Anthropic 發現了一種稱為「工作周邊工作」的趨勢，指的是耗時的行政任務。分析顯示，33.4% 的使用量為業務營運，16.4% 為內容創作。相比之下，軟體開發僅佔 8.7% 的對話量，這表明該工具對於一般辦公自動化最具價值。
Conclusion
Claude Cowork is currently in beta for Max plan subscribers, and it is expected to be released to Pro users soon.
Claude Cowork 目前對 Max 方案訂閱者開放 Beta 測試，預計很快將對 Pro 用戶發布。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Logic Link' Shift
At the A2 level, you probably use and, but, and because to connect your ideas. To reach B2, you need to stop using these 'simple' connectors and start using Logical Transitions. These words tell the reader how two ideas relate, not just that they are connected.
🛠️ From Simple to Sophisticated
Look at how the article transforms a basic thought into a professional B2 sentence:
- A2 Style: The AI works in the cloud, so users can turn off their computers.
- B2 Style: "By moving from a desktop-only model to a cloud-based system, users no longer need to keep their computers on..."
Notice the use of "By [doing something]" at the start. This explains the method used to achieve the result. It is much more fluid than saying "First they did X, then Y happened."
🔍 Advanced Connectors found in the text
These three words are your 'B2 Bridge' tools. Use them to replace basic words:
- Consequently Use this instead of so.
- Example: "...the new version allows the AI to complete scheduled work independently. Consequently, users can now switch easily between devices."
- In contrast Use this instead of but when comparing two different numbers or facts.
- Example: "33.4% of usage is for business operations... In contrast, software development accounted for only 8.7%."
- However Use this instead of but to create a pause and show a contradiction.
- Example: "...a laptop had to remain open... however, the new version allows [independence]."
💡 The B2 Pro-Tip: "The Work Around the Work"
B2 fluency isn't just about grammar; it's about conceptual phrases. The author uses the phrase "the work around the work" to describe administrative tasks.
Instead of saying "the boring parts of my job" (A2), try creating a descriptive category like this. It shows you can use English to express complex, abstract ideas—a key requirement for the B2 level.
Vocabulary Learning
Anthropic Transitions Claude Cowork to Cloud-Based Multi-Platform Architecture
Anthropic 將 Claude Cowork 轉型為雲端多平台架構
Introduction
Anthropic has expanded the accessibility of its AI agent, Claude Cowork, by migrating the service to the cloud and introducing mobile and web interfaces.
Anthropic 透過將服務遷移至雲端並推出行動裝置與網頁介面，擴展了其 AI 代理程式 Claude Cowork 的可近性。
Main Body
The transition from a desktop-centric model to a cloud-based infrastructure eliminates the requirement for active hardware sessions to maintain agentic continuity. Previously, the execution of tasks necessitated an open laptop and an active application state; however, the current iteration permits the autonomous completion of scheduled workflows regardless of device connectivity. This architectural shift facilitates a seamless transition between desktop, web, and mobile environments, allowing users to initiate tasks on one interface and monitor progress or provide necessary authorizations via iOS or Android notifications.
從以桌面為中心的模型轉向雲端基礎設施，消除了維持代理連續性時對主動硬體工作階段的需求。此前，執行任務需要保持筆記型電腦開啟且應用程式處於活動狀態；然而，目前的版本允許無論裝置是否連網，都能自主完成排定的工作流。這種架構轉移促進了桌面、網頁與行動環境之間的無縫切換，允許使用者在一個介面啟動任務，並透過 iOS 或 Android 通知監控進度或提供必要的授權。
This strategic pivot aligns with a broader industry trend toward semi-autonomous agents, a movement catalyzed by the emergence of OpenClaw in early 2026 and subsequent responses from competitors such as OpenAI and Google. Anthropic's objective is the integration of agentic capabilities directly into existing chatbot interfaces, thereby reducing the friction associated with standalone tools. While the desktop application remains the primary venue for 'deep work'—specifically regarding local file system access—the unification of the Claude chatbot and Cowork agent across platforms suggests a move toward a centralized, smartphone-centric user experience.
這一戰略轉向符合業界向半自主代理發展的更廣泛趨勢，此趨勢是由 2026 年初 OpenClaw 的出現以及隨後 OpenAI 和 Google 等競爭對手的反應所催化。Anthropic 的目標是將代理能力直接整合到現有的聊天機器人介面中，從而減少與獨立工具相關的摩擦。雖然桌面應用程式仍是「深度工作」（特別是涉及本地檔案系統存取）的主要場所，但 Claude 聊天機器人與 Cowork 代理在各平台上的統一，表明其正朝向以智慧型手機為中心的集中式使用者體驗邁進。
Empirical data released by Anthropic, derived from a sample of 1.2 million anonymized sessions across 600,000 organizations in May 2026, indicates that Cowork's utility extends significantly beyond software development. The company identifies a phenomenon termed 'the work around the work,' referring to administrative overhead. Analysis reveals that 33.4% of usage is dedicated to business process and operations, while 16.4% pertains to content creation and copywriting. Conversely, software development accounted for only 8.7% of sessions, suggesting a high concentration of value in general administrative automation.
Anthropic 發佈的實證數據（源自 2026 年 5 月 60 萬個組織中 120 萬個匿名對話階段的樣本）顯示，Cowork 的效用顯著超出了軟體開發範圍。公司定義了一種稱為「工作之周邊工作」（the work around the work）的現象，指的是行政管理開銷。分析顯示，33.4% 的使用量致力於業務流程與營運，而 16.4% 涉及內容創作與文案撰寫。相反，軟體開發僅佔對話階段的 8.7%，表明通用行政自動化具有高度的價值集中度。
Conclusion
Claude Cowork is currently in beta for Max plan subscribers, with a phased rollout to Pro users expected shortly.
Claude Cowork 目前為 Max 計畫訂閱者提供的 Beta 版本，預計不久後將分階段向 Pro 用戶推送。
Vocabulary Learning
The Architecture of 'Nominalization' and Conceptual Density
To move from B2 to C2, a student must stop describing actions and start describing concepts. The provided text is a masterclass in Nominalization—the linguistic process of turning verbs (actions) into nouns (entities). This shift transforms a narrative into a formal, academic analysis.
⚡ The Linguistic Pivot
Compare these two ways of expressing the same idea:
- B2 (Action-oriented): Anthropic moved the service to the cloud so that users don't need to keep their laptops open to keep the agent working.
- C2 (Concept-oriented): The transition... to a cloud-based infrastructure eliminates the requirement for active hardware sessions to maintain agentic continuity.
In the C2 version, the 'action' of moving becomes a "transition" (Noun). The 'need' becomes a "requirement" (Noun). The 'state of working' becomes "agentic continuity" (Abstract Noun Phrase).
🔍 Deconstructing the "Dense" Phrase
Consider the phrase: "...the friction associated with standalone tools."
At a C2 level, we don't say "it is hard to use separate tools." We identify the friction (the abstract concept of resistance) and associate it with the standalone nature of the tools. This allows the writer to pack a massive amount of semantic information into a very small syntactic space.
🛠️ Sophisticated Collocations for Technical Discourse
Note the precision of the pairings used to bridge the gap to mastery:
- "Strategic pivot": Not just a 'change', but a calculated shift in direction.
- "Administrative overhead": A high-level term for the 'extra work' involved in managing a process.
- "Phased rollout": A professional descriptor for a gradual release.
- "Empirical data": Not just 'facts', but data derived from observation or experiment.
C2 Takeaway: To elevate your writing, identify the primary verb of your sentence and ask: "Can I turn this action into a noun?" Once you do, you can attach adjectives to it, creating a 'conceptual block' that sounds authoritative, objective, and scholarly.