Amp August 28, 2026 Changelog
What changed in Amp coding agent August 28, 2026, released 2026-08-28 — explained in plain English.
TLDR
- Amp is now available on your iPhone and your Mac.
- You can now control your "orbs" from anywhere, not just from a desktop computer.
- Grab the iOS app through Apple's TestFlight app, or download the Mac app straight from the website.
- This update is all about breaking Amp out of the browser. Now you can use dedicated mobile and desktop apps to manage your orbs (Amp's interactive project widgets) from anywhere. This is a big deal for anyone who wants to keep an eye on their projects while away from their desk.
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What's new
- iOS App: There's now a dedicated iPhone app. You can get it through TestFlight (Apple's app for testing beta software before it officially launches).
- macOS App: There's now a native Mac app you can download straight from Amp's website, instead of just using it in a web browser.
Improvements
- Remote access: You can now manage your work from anywhere. Whether you're on your phone or a laptop, you aren't tied to your main computer anymore.
Fixes
- We didn't fix any old bugs in this update—it's all about the new apps!
Breaking changes
No breaking changes in this release.
How to upgrade
Update to Amp August 28, 2026 by running:
npm install -g @ampcode/cli
This is our plain-language summary. Read the complete, official notes on the Amp official changelog ↗.
