- Status
- Shipping
- 2026.07
- Current price
- 249 USD
- Recent updates
- 2 key updates (last 30 days)
Friend 2.0
Portable · PendantControversialPhone required
A phone-connected AI companion pendant that listens and talks back.
- CollectedApp updateCollectedFriend app version 1.17 fixes early call termination on the pendantThe current App Store version is 1.17. Its release note says it fixes a bug that prevented the pendant from ending a call early.
- Availability updateShipping in the United SOfficial store lists active North American shippingThe store lists free shipping in the United States and Canada, with orders typically dispatched within three days.
- App update1.15Friend app version 1.15 releasedThe official iPhone app added an improved onboarding experience.
- App update1.14Friend app version 1.14 releasedThe iPhone companion app received bug fixes and improvements.
- Launch price$249Friend 2.0 priced at $249The new speaker-equipped pendant launched with a retail price of $249.
- Subscription change$9.99/month for indefiniOptional long-term memory subscription introducedThe free memory period was set at 30 days, with indefinite retention offered for $9.99 per month.
- ControversyFriend 2.0 launches amid continuing criticismCoverage questioned the privacy and social implications of an always-listening device positioned as a digital companion.
- Major reviewWIRED previews the talking Friend pendantWIRED reported on the fixed personality, cloud models, speaker and optional memory plan.
- AnnouncedSpoken responses from thFriend 2.0 announcedAvi Schiffmann announced the second iteration with a built-in speaker and spoken replies.
- General availabilityAvailable from Friend.coFriend 2.0 goes on saleThe speaker-equipped Friend became available to order directly from Friend.com.
- Privacy policy changeGoogle, OpenAI and xAI dAI service-provider addendum took effectFriend disclosed that Google, OpenAI and xAI may process device audio and companion context.