OpenClaw Releases iOS and Android Companion Node Apps That Connect a Phone to a Self-Hosted AI Agent Gateway

OpenClaw has released iOS and Android applications that function as companion nodes for users running self-hosted AI agent gateways. By pairing a smartphone with a local gateway via WebSocket, the apps allow AI agents to access device hardware including the camera, microphone, GPS, and screen interface. This development enables local-first AI systems to interact with and receive data from mobile devices without relying on third-party cloud processing.