GoKawiilDoorDash lets US users order food via AI-powered texts in Apple Messages
DoorDash has launched a feature allowing customers to order meals by texting an AI agent inside Apple's Messages app, bypassing the DoorDash app entirely. The service is currently US-only and requires joining a waitlist to access it.
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The move reflects a broader industry push to embed AI agents into everyday communication channels rather than standalone apps, potentially lowering friction for repeat orders. DoorDash's emphasis on personalization—remembering preferences like 'no cilantro'—suggests the company is betting that habit-based automation could increase order frequency and customer retention.
- DoorDash now supports ordering food directly through AI-driven texts in Apple Messages, US-only via waitlist.
- The AI agent can recommend restaurants, suggest carts, send food photos, and learn personal preferences over time.
- It can also proactively message users about recurring orders, like a daily coffee habit.
Source: 9to5mac.com — Ryan Christoffel, 2026-09-30
Published there as: “DoorDash now lets you order by text in Apple Messages”
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