Claude News & Updates for April 2026

Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 4.7 with Advanced Coding and Vision Features

2 days ago

Claude Opus 4.7 improves on Opus 4.6 with better software engineering, handling complex coding tasks more independently. It has enhanced vision for higher-resolution images and produces higher-quality professional outputs. The model includes safeguards to block high-risk cybersecurity uses and is available on multiple platforms at the same price as Opus 4.6. Security experts can join a Cyber Verification Program for approved cybersecurity tasks.

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Claude Sonnet 4.6 Released With 1M Token Context and Advanced Coding and Computer Use

2 months ago

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Claude Sonnet 4.6 is an upgraded AI model with improved coding, reasoning, computer use, and design skills, featuring a 1M token context window. It outperforms its predecessor and rivals Opus 4.5 in user preference and task execution. Sonnet 4.6 excels in complex computer tasks, long-context reasoning, and safety, showing strong resistance to prompt injection attacks. It is now the default model for Free and Pro plans, keeping previous pricing.

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Claude launches Cowork a non-dev tool for work tasks in macOS app

3 months ago

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Claude launched Cowork, a tool for non-developers to use Claude like Claude Code but for general tasks. It accesses a chosen folder to manage files, create documents, and organize data. Cowork supports connectors and browser use, allowing multitasking with user control over access. Users must guide Claude carefully due to risks like prompt injections. Available as a research preview for Claude Max on macOS, with plans for updates and broader access.

Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 4.5

4 months ago

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Claude Opus 4.5 by Anthropic is an advanced AI model excelling in coding, reasoning, and complex tasks. It outperforms previous models and humans on benchmarks, uses fewer tokens, and improves safety against prompt injection. Available via API and apps, it supports long tasks, multi-agent systems, and tools like Excel and Chrome. Pricing is $5/$25 per million tokens, making advanced AI accessible for developers and enterprises.

Anthropic Unveils Claude Sonnet 4.5 with Major AI Coding and Agent Upgrades

6 months ago

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Claude Sonnet 4.5 is a top coding model excelling in complex tasks, reasoning, and math. It adds checkpoints, a VS Code extension, and better API tools. It leads coding benchmarks, shows strong domain knowledge, and improved safety with fewer harmful behaviors. The Claude Agent SDK lets developers build agents using Claude Code's infrastructure. A preview, "Imagine with Claude," offers real-time software generation for Max users.

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Microsoft adds Anthropic Claude models to Microsoft 365 Copilot for enhanced AI workflows

6 months ago

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Microsoft 365 Copilot now includes Anthropic models Claude Sonnet 4 and Claude Opus 4.1 alongside OpenAI models, offering users more flexibility. These models power the Researcher agent for complex research and are available in Copilot Studio for building custom agents. Users can switch between models easily. Anthropic models are hosted externally and require admin enablement. This expansion aims to enhance AI-driven workflows and business processes.

Anthropic pilots Claude AI agent for Chrome with new safety features

7 months ago

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Anthropic is testing Claude for Chrome, an AI that helps with tasks in the browser like managing calendars and emails. The pilot involves 1,000 trusted users to address safety risks, especially prompt injection attacks where malicious instructions trick the AI. New defenses cut attack success rates but more work is needed. Users control permissions and confirm risky actions. Feedback will improve safety and features before wider release.

Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.1 with major coding and reasoning improvements

8 months ago

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Claude Opus 4.1 improves on Opus 4 with better agentic tasks, coding, and reasoning, scoring 74.5% on SWE-bench Verified. It excels in multi-file code refactoring and precise debugging, favored by users like Rakuten. Available to paid users, API, Amazon Bedrock, and Google Cloud, pricing is unchanged. Users are encouraged to upgrade and provide feedback as larger updates are planned.

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Anthropic launches Claude 4 with top coding models Opus 4 and Sonnet 4

11 months ago

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Claude 4 introduces Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet 4, improving coding, reasoning, and AI agents. Opus 4 excels in complex tasks and coding, while Sonnet 4 enhances coding and instruction following. Both support tool use, parallel execution, and better memory with local file access. Claude Code is now available with IDE integrations and SDK. New API features enable powerful AI agents, reducing shortcut behaviors and improving task focus and safety.

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