Recently, Transsion Holdings has partnered with Alibaba Cloud to integrate the Tongyi Qianwen model into the AI phone PHANTOM V Fold2 launched by Transsion's tech brand TECNO, successfully creating a deeply localized 'practical AI.' This phone features a specific AI button, allowing users to invoke the edge-side large model with one click, enabling smooth multi-round AI conversations even in offline environments, as well as functions such as document and call summarization. Transsion and Alibaba Cloud have carried out extensive technological innovations on this phone based on MediaTek chips, including model optimization.

Recently, there were reports that ByteDance is collaborating with Nubia to develop an AI phone, expected to launch in 2025. According to these reports, the two parties have signed a framework agreement and plan to present a detailed proposal in the first quarter of 2025, followed by prototype production and testing stages, with a product launch event scheduled for late Q3 or October 2025, and the phone priced between 5000 to 7000 yuan. However, in response to this information, a ByteDance representative promptly stated that the information is false, emphasizing that the company has no such plans.

As generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) technology becomes a hot topic in the smartphone industry, Counterpoint Research recently conducted a survey of consumers in seven countries. The survey included over 25,000 participants from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Poland, and Japan. The results showed that only 32% of respondents were familiar with Gen AI, with the highest awareness in the U.S. at 72%. In contrast, Japan had the lowest awareness at only 7%.

Doug LeFevre, CEO of Advantest, the world's largest chip testing equipment supplier, stated that if investment in data centers slows down, the demand for AI smartphones may help certain areas of the semiconductor industry avoid a 'vicious' recession. LeFevre indicated that he is closely monitoring whether spending by large U.S. tech companies in the AI sector is slowing down. Meta, Google, and Microsoft have been major investors in data centers that provide significant computational power. LeFevre stated that the construction of data centers...

OpenAI announced a major update during a technical sharing livestream, introducing a phone feature for ChatGPT and assigning a dedicated phone number 1-800. This update allows users in the U.S. to call this number and interact with ChatGPT using both old smartphones and traditional landlines, significantly lowering the usage barrier and expanding its application scope.

According to South Korean media The Elec, Apple has recently requested Samsung to start researching a new packaging method for Low Power Double Data Rate (LPDDR) DRAM in order to further enhance the edge AI performance of the iPhone. This requirement marks Apple's continued efforts to enhance the AI capabilities of its devices. Currently, Apple's iPhone uses a Package on Package (PoP) solution, stacking LPDDR DRAM directly on top of the System on Chip (SoC), a design that has been in use since 2010.

Apple Inc. has partnered with Chinese tech giant Baidu to integrate Baidu's AI large model, Ernie 4.0, into the domestic version of the iPhone, aiming to enhance the AI experience for iPhone users. In this collaboration, Apple has paid the necessary fees to access Baidu's advanced AI technology. Although there have been some challenges during the adaptation process, such as the AI failing to provide accurate responses in certain common usage scenarios, Apple still has time for necessary testing and adjustments to ensure that the Chinese version of Apple Intelligence is effective.

Tongyi has announced that its large language model Tongyi App has now launched a native version for HarmonyOS and is available on the Huawei AppGallery. Users can download and experience the latest features brought by this all-in-one AI assistant, enjoying richer and more personalized services. The Tongyi App has been adapted for multiple devices including phones, foldable screens, and pads. Based on the characteristics of the HarmonyOS, the interface interaction design has been optimized to ensure convenience of operation and visual comfort. The HarmonyOS provides a good operating environment for the Tongyi App, meeting user needs in various scenarios including life, work, and study.

OpenAI has recently released the latest iOS version of the ChatGPT app, bringing exciting updates for iPhone and iPad users. In this update, users can find the new 'Open SearchGPT' option in Apple's Shortcuts app. This feature is designed to make it more convenient and efficient for users to search for information while using ChatGPT. Users can quickly access the SearchGPT feature through shortcuts, eliminating cumbersome operations.

Recently, Apple unveiled the finalists for the 2024 'Annual iPhone Apps' awards, a list that once again demonstrates the company's underestimation of the impact of artificial intelligence technology in the mobile application ecosystem. Similar to last year, the 2024 nominees lean towards traditional iOS applications, including those that help users accomplish specific tasks, such as the professional video recording app Kino, the personalized running plan app Runna, and the travel organization app Tripsy. However, applications like ChatGPT, An...

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.