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Featured September 9, 2026

AI-Powered Phone Calls for Sales: How Fred Assists with Quick Lead Follow-Up

AI voice agents are increasingly being used in sales. Discover how Fred, an AI phone assistant, helps companies with fast, smart and consistent lead follow-up.

Blog August 25, 2026

AI Customer Service: When Should an AI Assistant Transfer a Call to a Representative?

An AI assistant can resolve many customer inquiries immediately over the phone and via WhatsApp. However, when is it better to transfer the call to a representative?

Blog August 17, 2026

WhatsApp Voice Calls through AI Assistant

HeyFred now supports WhatsApp voice calls through an AI assistant. You can receive and make calls directly through your WhatsApp number, fully automated by your AI assistant.

Blog August 12, 2026

Why does AI on the phone suddenly no longer sound like a robot?

The difference between a menu and a conversation is a matter of a few hundred milliseconds. That’s measurable, and it explains why AI on the phone has become usable so quickly in recent years.

Blog August 4, 2026

Integrating Claude with HeyFred: How to Build an AI Phone Assistant and Automate Right Away

With Claude, you can now build an AI phone assistant and automations directly in HeyFred. In this guide, you’ll learn how to connect, set up, and optimize Claude for your customer interactions.

Blog July 27, 2026

HeyFred 1.9.0: AI Assistant for Instagram

With version 1.9.0, Fred can now reply to messages on Instagram, security has been significantly improved, and you can easily send campaigns via text message or WhatsApp. Discover all the new features and how to use them for your business.

Blog July 23, 2026

Why a 24/7 phone service is essential for your business

Discover how a smart 24/7 phone service ensures you’re always reachable, even during holiday periods. Boost customer satisfaction and never miss a contact opportunity again.

Blog July 21, 2026

Build and Manage an AI Phone Assistant with ChatGPT in HeyFred

With the ChatGPT integration in Fred, you can now instantly create an AI Phone Assistant that manages phone calls, WhatsApp, Messenger, and live chat. No more dashboards, just chat.

Blog May 14, 2026

Automating WhatsApp Business with AI

Blog March 11, 2026

Looking for an AI assistant for Voys? Here's how to add HeyFred to Voys!

Do you use Voys as your phone service provider and want to get more out of your business communications? Then our "AI Assistant for Voys" is the logical next step. With HeyFred, you can easily add an AI integration for Voys without replacing your existing phone system.