# Anthropic updates Claude voice mode with more capable models

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/anthropic-updates-claude-voice-mode-with-more-capable-models/
- Published: 2026-07-23T19:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-23T22:10:21+00:00
- Original publisher: TechCrunch
- Original article: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/23/anthropic-updates-claude-voice-mode-with-more-capable-models/
- Topics: AI, Software, Technology

## Key points

- Claude voice mode now supports Opus, Sonnet and Haiku.
- It can work with several connected productivity apps.
- Free users face model and app-connection limits.

## Summary

Anthropic has updated Claude’s beta voice mode to let users choose between its Opus, Sonnet and Haiku models, making the feature better suited to more demanding conversations and work tasks. The change matters because Claude can also use connected workplace apps during voice interactions, giving it capabilities that TechCrunch says OpenAI’s voice mode does not currently offer.

Voice mode now defaults to the fastest version of the model last used in text chat, rather than relying solely on Haiku. It can access Gmail, Google Calendar, Slack, Canva and Notion for tasks such as moving meetings, drafting emails and creating documents; free users are limited to Haiku and one connected app. The feature is available in beta across platforms and supports 10 languages, although users must manually select the language.

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