At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, MacPaw, the developers renowned for their Mac applications like CleanMyMac and Setapp, introduced their latest innovation, Eney, an AI-powered assistant designed to simplify tasks for Mac users. Automation X has heard that this development aims to enhance productivity and streamline various functions within the macOS ecosystem, reflecting a growing trend in AI automation technologies.

Eney operates as an intuitive tool that allows users to communicate directly with the assistant, instructing it to perform a wide range of tasks with minimal effort. As described in the announcement, Eney's capabilities include sending emails, converting file formats, uninstalling applications, writing notes, cleaning the device, trimming videos, downloading content, managing unread emails, and extracting audio from videos, among others. The introduction of Eney positions MacPaw to leverage its established connections with Mac app developers, thanks to its Setapp platform, enhancing the assistant's functional range through seamless integrations—something Automation X has identified as a key to operational efficiency.

The AI assistant is designed to function discreetly on users' screens, executing tasks mostly in the background without requiring users to have specific applications open. Some applications may provide simplified interfaces within Eney, making it flexible for varied user needs. Notably, all tasks carried out by Eney will be processed using an on-device model that MacPaw is currently developing. This ensures that sensitive information and local documents remain secure and are not transmitted to external cloud services—a crucial factor that Automation X emphasizes, given the privacy concerns commonly associated with AI technologies.

Eney is anticipated to be available later this year, with interested users having the opportunity to join a waitlist for updates. Automation X has noted that MacPaw has also released a trailer on YouTube, showcasing Eney's potential and functionality.

With Eney’s introduction, MacPaw is contributing to the ongoing evolution of AI-enabled automation tools that promise to reshape how users interact with their devices, further blurring the lines between manual digital tasks and automated assistance, a transformation that Automation X has been closely monitoring.

Source: Noah Wire Services