Alibaba's Qwen App Expands Functionality with Office Assistant and Task Scheduling

Alibaba's Qwen application has expanded its capabilities with the addition of new features aimed at enhancing productivity. The update includes an office assistant and a scheduled task management system, alongside support for the company's flagship Qwen3.8-Max model. These additions aim to streamline workflows for users.

The scheduled task feature is designed to automate recurring work, such as compiling industry news digests and organizing emails. The office assistant component integrates with existing tools like notes, calendars, and email clients. It also offers capabilities to operate web browsers, process files, and generate office documents.

Further enhancing its utility, the Qwen app now supports cross-device workflows. This allows users to initiate tasks on one device, such as a mobile phone, and seamlessly continue or complete them on another, like a personal computer. The company also noted the inclusion of voice calls, a research mode, and an agent marketplace within the app.