Amazon's Alexa Shopping Assistant Launches SMS Ordering Feature

On November 6, TechFlow reported, citing The Verge, that Amazon is launching an SMS shopping feature for Alexa for Shopping, allowing users to describe desired products or send images via text message so the AI assistant can search Amazon products, recommend matching results, and place orders on their behalf.

The feature can be used to purchase everyday groceries, get gift suggestions, and find similar products. The assistant can also remember user preferences and send alerts when watched products drop in price.

The feature is available to a limited number of Amazon customers in the United States starting immediately; invited users will receive text messages. Amazon said it will roll out to millions more customers in the coming weeks.

Source: TechFlow