messaging

October 2, 2026

• DoorDash lets users order by text

  DoorDash launched a beta that lets US users text an order, build a cart, and confirm checkout without opening the app. The company says its assistant has already helped users discover more than 40,000 restaurants.

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• Photon raises $4.5M after signing up 40,000 developers

  Photon raised $4.5M to build agents that work over iMessage and WhatsApp. TechCrunch reports more than 40,000 developer sign-ups, 10x revenue growth in four months, and paying clients, based on company claims.

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