Investors back Skye’s AI home screen app for iPhone ahead of launch
Tens of thousands join waitlist for an AI-powered iPhone homescreen.
Skye, developed by Signull Labs under founder Nirav Savjani (pseudonym signüll), is reimagining the iPhone interface as an 'agentic homescreen' powered by AI. Instead of launching separate apps or chatbots, Skye uses iOS widgets to deliver ambient intelligence—personalized weather updates, health insights, meeting prep, email drafts, reminders, and bank fraud alerts. It can also provide location-specific recommendations for local businesses and attractions, all via authorized data connections.
The app has generated viral buzz, with over a million views on a demo video and tens of thousands joining its waitlist, which already exceeded 25,000. Signull Labs raised $3.58 million in pre-seed funding (closed September 2025) from top investors including a16z, True Ventures, and SV Angel, achieving a $19.5 million valuation. Savjani, a former Google and Meta employee, plans to launch the app to waitlist users soon, though no exact date is set. This surge in interest suggests consumers crave a more AI-integrated smartphone experience, potentially rivaling rumored devices like the OpenAI smartphone.
- Skye uses iOS widgets for ambient AI, offering personalized insights, email drafting, meeting prep, and fraud alerts.
- Signull Labs raised $3.58M at a $19.5M valuation from a16z, True Ventures, and SV Angel.
- Over 25,000 users are on the waitlist, driven by viral interest from a demo video with ~1M views.
Why It Matters
Skye signals strong consumer demand for AI-native smartphone interfaces, potentially challenging traditional app models.