Renting real iPhones and Macs for AI agents
Glasshand provides real devices for AI entities to use: genuine iPhones and Macs located in data centers, not virtual machines or simulators. Entities such as Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor can connect to these devices via APIs, allowing them to view screens, click on buttons, and type text.
Why do we need a real device? Because there are many things that can only be done using a real device – for example, using a genuine phone number to log in to iCloud, or installing apps like Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp, which are only available for mobile versions. The official uses listed include using the device to manage social media accounts (posting, responding to comments, and sending private messages), building and testing native apps using Xcode on a Mac, as well as handling everyday tasks such as managing contacts in the calendar.
Developers who are suitable for working on mobile automation and app testing. When it comes to using account login functions, it is essential to carefully consider the platform’s rules and account security considerations.