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April 27, 2026

OpenAI could be making a phone with AI agents replacing apps

The phone could go in mass production in 2028, an analyst says.

OpenAI could be making a phone with AI agents replacing apps

TL;DR

  • OpenAI is rumored to be developing a smartphone in partnership with MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Luxshare.
  • The device may utilize AI agents instead of traditional applications to perform tasks.
  • This approach could allow OpenAI unrestricted AI integration and deeper user data access.
  • Component specifications are expected to be finalized by late 2026 or early 2027.
  • Mass production is tentatively scheduled to begin in 2028.
  • This development aligns with broader industry predictions of a future less reliant on apps.

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