friend
The facts below are what the maker publishes about friend, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From friend's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Memory subscription | $9.99 a month | Keeps memories forever · $9.99/month |
| Friend wearable | $249, paid once | Requires iPhone · Memories on the free plan fade after 30 days · $249.00 one time |
The facts
Each one read from friend's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Battery
- The maker says typical use lasts about 18 to 24 hours and a full charge takes roughly 30 minutes.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Compliance claims
- Friend’s privacy policy says it complies with the GDPR, CCPA, and applicable U.S. state privacy laws.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Connection
- Friend pairs with an iPhone over Bluetooth and requires an internet connection.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Conversation
- Users can talk aloud or text privately in the friend app, and can send their friend pictures.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Hardware
- The device includes a speaker, microphone, touch-sensitive haptics, reactive lighting, and USB-C charging.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Manufacturing
- Friend says the device is designed in California and Canada and manufactured in Toronto.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Personalities
- Each friend has a unique name, voice, and personality; users can meet up to 20 friends in the app and connect one to their device.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says conversations are encrypted and protected by a root key created during setup, and that it does not sell personal data for marketing or advertising.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy policy
- Friend’s privacy policy says personal data may be used to improve services and train its AI and machine-learning models.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Friend is a wearable companion that listens to activities shared with it and replies out loud.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support and warranty
- The maker directs customers to [email protected] for help and states that each device has a one-year limited warranty.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Use limits
- The maker says Friend is not a medical, legal, or emergency product and cannot provide professional advice or crisis support.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Water resistance
- The device is splash resistant for light rain, sweat, and spills, but is not waterproof.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
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