Privacy-focused family assistant Ollie to shut down November 6, 2026
andrewaltair · reddit · 2026-10-31
Ollie, a text-based family assistant that worked via iMessage/SMS without an app, will shut down on November 6, 2026. Users will receive a data export by text, and subscriptions to Ollie and Ollie for Meals will be canceled with pro-rated refunds.
The service accessed Google/Outlook calendars and email without storing passwords, with a no-training policy. Plans ranged from $0 Free to $100 Always-On, billed by message count. Founder Bill Lennon signed the farewell letter: "This isn't an easy letter to write."
More from Apps
- d1-2B decision model skims 1864 public-domain films to answer yes/no questions — vanstriendaniel · 2026-10-31
- Redditor vibecodes an open-source philosophy course with GPT6 Pro deep research and multi-model critique — TheReal4982 · 2026-10-31
- Bumble PM: 78% of users wanted an AI photo feedback feature, only 10-15% used it — AI Engineer · 2026-10-31
- 5 Advanced Ways to Use Claude: From Coding to Automation and Artifacts — hey_abusiddik · 2026-10-31
- Non-technical builder ships First Litter, a Claude Code app for caring for her pregnant dog and litter — bytebot · 2026-10-31
- Google's AI Overview keeps giving wrong ages for low-profile musicians — ShowCharming3635 · 2026-10-31