OpenAI is making its own phone to compete with the iPhone: report
9to5Mac • • business
Key Points:
- OpenAI, previously not involved in smartphone development, is now reportedly working on an AI-infused phone set for launch in 2028, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
- The company is collaborating with MediaTek and Qualcomm on smartphone processors, with Luxshare as the exclusive system co-design and manufacturing partner, aiming to finalize specifications by late 2026 or early 2027.
- OpenAI's phone is expected to feature AI agents that will differentiate it significantly from the iPhone, potentially changing user interaction with smartphones.
- This move aligns with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's recent comments hinting at the smartphone's central role in AI applications moving forward.
- The development contrasts with previous beliefs that AI would disrupt the iPhone, with some industry leaders suggesting AI will instead enhance the iPhone's value.
