Automattic's personal CRM, Mesh, is now available on Android, offering features like split-screen integration and AI-powered network navigation. The company plans to further integrate AI to enhance user productivity in managing personal and professional relationships.
The launch of Mesh on Android, coupled with planned AI integrations, signifies Automattic's push to enhance personal and professional relationship management tools, potentially impacting how individuals and businesses maintain their networks in an increasingly digital world.
Mesh, the personal CRM and relationship management tool acquired by Automattic last year, has officially launched on Android devices. The application aims to help users privately visualize and manage their personal and professional networks, offering features such as adding notes to contacts and setting reminders to reach out.
The Android version has been customized to integrate with key platform functionalities, including split-screen and pop-up views, enabling users to access Mesh while simultaneously using other applications like messaging or email. It also supports keyboard shortcuts for foldable devices and tablets, in-app search, and home screen widgets that adapt to the user's wallpaper.
Automattic has broader plans for Mesh, potentially integrating it more closely with its all-in-one messaging app, Beeper. While Mesh and Beeper already have some level of interoperability, allowing Mesh users to draft texts within Beeper or access Mesh profiles via deep links, the company intends to introduce additional AI features to boost productivity for users of both products.
Mesh co-founder Zachary Hamed highlighted the potential of AI in assisting users to maintain better relationships, especially for those with extensive networks spanning multiple social media platforms and work tools. The company is exploring AI applications for a voice-based, hands-free experience and an enhanced business card scanning feature.
Mesh emphasizes that personal information stored within the app is not shared or utilized for ad targeting, as the service is subscription-based. It offers a free tier for up to 1,000 contacts, with higher tiers available for unlimited contacts and additional features. The company may consider bundled subscriptions with Beeper or other Automattic products in the future.
Currently, about 70% of Mesh's user base engages with the app for business-related purposes, with executives managing larger teams or maintaining close networks being a key demographic. However, Mesh co-founder Matthew Achariam noted that features are designed to be applicable to both business and individual consumer use cases.