Code on the Toilet: Cursor Launches iPhone App Amid $60B SpaceX Deal

Cursor dropped a native iOS application in public beta, allowing developers to deploy AI agents that write and edit code from a smartphone. Instead of squinting at a tiny virtual keyboard trying to type semicolons, users can simply delegate tasks via voice commands or slash shortcuts and let the AI do the heavy lifting in isolated virtual machines.

These cloud-based agents run independently in complete development environments, meaning a developer can kick off a complex task, lock their phone, and walk away. For those who don't trust the cloud with their proprietary spaghetti code, a Remote Control mode keeps the home desktop awake to run tasks locally.

Progress updates arrive directly on the lockscreen via Live Activities, notifying the user when the agent either successfully finished the job or inevitably got stuck and needs human intervention. Once done, the app allows reviewing generated diffs, running demos, and merging pull requests directly from the phone screen.

This mobile launch was unveiled at the Cursor Compile conference alongside a custom-trained proprietary model and a collaborative code platform called Origin. It also coincides with SpaceX finalizing a massive acquisition of the startup for a mind-boggling $60 billion. Paid subscribers get immediate access, with a 75% discount on Composer 2.5 runs until July 5.

It seems the ultimate goal of modern tech is to ensure developers can never truly escape their jobs, even while standing in line for groceries. When a rocket company buys a code editor for the price of a small country's GDP, it is safe to assume the future of software engineering will be fully automated, highly mobile, and intensely monitored.

Source: Cursor Blog