Texting Alexa for shopping
Amazon announced that customers in the United States can use Alexa for Shopping, its AI-powered shopping assistant, to search for products and make purchases through text messages. Amazon said the new text feature lets users search for products, compare them, track deals and price drops, and authorize Alexa for Shopping to complete purchases on their behalf.
Amazon said the feature is rolling out to a small group of invited U.S. customers ahead of a broader launch in the coming weeks. Amazon said customers can text Alexa for Shopping with requests and have it build a shopping cart and provide delivery updates as purchases are made.
Access, compatibility, and continuity
Amazon said the texting capability starts rolling out today to a small group of U.S. customers by invitation only, with the option expanding to more customers over the coming weeks. Amazon said the feature requires a device compatible with RCS and that invited users need a personal Amazon account and a verified mobile number.
Amazon said the shopping contact appears on the phone under the name “Alexa Shopping,” and it can be used alongside the Amazon Shopping app, Amazon.com, and Alexa devices. Amazon said a gift search started in a message can continue in the app to compare options and finish the purchase, with preferences and ongoing task details maintained across interactions.
Source: newscord.org
