During the 2024 World Internet Conference held today in Wuzhen, Honor CEO Zhao Ming shared his vision for the future development of mobile phones. He stated that by 2027, phones are expected to be able to incorporate large AI models with 100 billion parameters. This advancement will enable phones to learn, understand, and predict user behaviors and intentions, thereby providing users with more personalized arrangements for their lives and work. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image authorized by service provider Midjourney. Currently, several phones on the market are equipped with models of similar scale.

Shanghai Leap Star Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. recently announced that its smart life assistant app 'Leap Inquiry' has implemented a one-click access feature for the smart visual search function 'Photo Inquiry' on the iPhone 16. Users can now easily set up and directly activate 'Photo Inquiry' using the 'Camera Control' button located at the bottom right side of the iPhone 16. This innovative attempt aims to provide a smoother user experience. Additionally, users of other Apple models can also quickly access this feature through the control center and lock screen shortcuts after upgrading to the latest iOS 18 version.

UK mobile operator Virgin Media O2 recently launched an innovative anti-fraud technology - an AI virtual grandma named 'Daisy', specifically designed to combat the rising tide of phone scams. This virtual grandma's sole task is to answer scam calls and delay the scammers as much as possible. When scammers dial a specific number set up by the operator, this AI robot, 'indistinguishable from a real person', will answer the call. According to O2, they have utilized multiple cutting-edge AI technologies and models.

Google officially launched the new Gemini application on the Apple App Store, introducing the voice interaction feature Gemini Live, marking a significant breakthrough in the smart voice assistant field. Meanwhile, Apple's plan to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into Siri also indicates an intensifying competition in this area. As an upgraded version of Bard released by Google in 2023, Gemini is

With the rapid development of virtual reality and augmented reality technologies, the demand for personalized virtual avatars has become increasingly urgent. Recently, researchers proposed a new technology called URAvatar (Universal Relightable Gaussian Codec Avatar), which allows users to easily generate high-fidelity virtual avatars by scanning with their phones. This innovative achievement not only enhances the visual effects of virtual avatars but also enables users to drive and adjust their avatars in real-time under different lighting conditions. The working principle of URAvatar is based on a complex light transport model, and it differs from previous approaches.

Recently, a startup in Seattle named Moondream launched a compact visual language model called moondream2. Despite its small size, the model has shown outstanding performance in various benchmark tests and has garnered significant attention. As an open-source model, moondream2 is expected to enable local image recognition capabilities on smartphones. Moondream2 was officially released in March and can process both text and image inputs, possessing functions such as answering questions, text extraction (OCR), object counting, and item classification.

Xiaomi's upcoming Xiaomi 15 series smartphones will no longer offer an 8GB RAM version, instead, the base model's RAM configuration will start at 12GB, with a projected price increase. Xiaomi representative Wang Teng noted that future flagship models are likely to eliminate the 8GB RAM option due to the higher memory demands of on-device AI models. He suggested that as AI technology becomes more widespread in smartphones, users should opt for higher RAM versions whenever financial conditions permit. He also advised consumers to be aware of the pricing differences of RAM across different brands.

The Zhipu technology team has recently launched a new product based on the research achievements of the GLM technology team—AutoGLM. This agent can simulate human operation of a mobile phone and perform various tasks. The launch of AutoGLM marks a significant advancement in artificial intelligence within the 'Phone Use' domain, making AI applications more relevant to people's daily lives.

Samsung China and Zhupu Huazhang Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as 'Zhupu') recently announced a strategic cooperation agreement. The two parties will engage in deep collaboration in the field of AI mobile phones, aiming to jointly create AI products with exceptional experiences. Looking ahead, Samsung and Zhupu will continue to innovate in the AI mobile phone sector, together leading the industry in smart products and embarking on a new chapter in the development of the AI mobile communication industry.

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon recently predicted that artificial intelligence smartphones (AI smartphones) will become accessible to every consumer worldwide within five years. He forecasts that almost everyone could possess an AI-based smartphone in the near future. Amon believes that the proliferation of AI smartphones will follow the mature trajectory of the transition from feature phones to smartphones, requiring a gradual enhancement and enrichment of application scenarios. He is convinced that with ongoing technological advancements, AI smartphones will lead market trends and become mainstream in the industry.

Recently, a research team jointly launched an open-source AI image generation model named Meissonic. Surprisingly, this model uses only one billion parameters while being able to generate high-quality images. This compact design gives Meissonic the potential to enable localized text-to-image applications on mobile devices. The technology behind this model involves a research team that includes Alibaba, Skywork AI, and researchers from various universities. They employed a unique transformer architecture and innovative training methods, which allow

Samsung is considering replacing the traditional settings menu with artificial intelligence in future Galaxy phones! According to ETNews, this idea may be realized in upcoming models like the Galaxy S24 FE. Samsung believes that with advanced AI technology, phones will be able to anticipate user needs, eliminating the need for manual adjustments. Imagine a future where smartphones may no longer have cumbersome settings options, and all adjustments are made automatically by the phone. Samsung is committed to enhancing user experience.

Apple is set to launch its first AI feature - Apple Intelligence, for iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. However, with the advancement of AI technology, privacy concerns have become increasingly important. So, how does Apple Intelligence protect user privacy? Apple's privacy protection strategy prioritizes on-device processing, followed by private cloud computing. This approach has two main advantages: first, on-device processing is faster.