German telecommunications giant Deutsche Telekom collaborates with Perplexity to introduce an AI-enabled smartphone
Introducing Deutsche Telekom's Revolutionary AI-Powered Smartphone
Deutsche Telekom is making waves at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona with its latest innovation — a smartphone boasting an integrated chatbot known as Perplexity AI. Slated for release in the second half of 2025, this device promises to streamline daily tasks and simplify complex processes like booking flights and making restaurant reservations, making it an app-less marvel!
The brainchild of Deutsche Telekom and Perplexity AI, this smartphone comes equipped with an array of AI tools, including:
- Google Cloud AI: Offering instant translation, object recognition via the camera, and powerful cloud-based AI services for complex queries.
- ElevenLabs: Enabling natural-sounding voice responses and interactive voice experiences through advanced voice synthesis.
- Picsart: Equipping users with AI-powered creative tools for image editing, generation, and content creation.
Under the hood, all these features are supported by Deutsche Telekom's proprietary Magenta AI system, accessible via the MeinMagenta app.
First showcased at MWC 2024, this smartphone is designed with voice control at its core, positioning it as a potential game-changer in the mobile market. But that's not all — developers claim that users can perform sophisticated tasks like creating reports, spreadsheets, and even building simple web applications directly within the device, all through the powerful capabilities of Perplexity AI.
Deutsche Telekom's board member, Claudia Nemat, highlights the device's potential to eliminate the need to switch between apps for tasks such as calling a taxi or online shopping, ultimately simplifying users' daily lives.
While technical specifications are still under wraps, the concept of the device bears resemblance to budget Android smartphones with wide frames at the top and bottom. In the face of stiff competition, the likes of Apple with its iPhone 16e and its AI-focused Apple Intelligence and Samsung with its AI-enhanced Galaxy S25 series, Deutsche Telekom is poised to offer a unique, intelligent alternative to the standard smartphone experience.
Stay tuned for more updates on this groundbreaking AI phone as we get closer to its exciting launch!
- This groundbreaking AI phone, developed by Deutsche Telekom and Perplexity AI, will feature a range of AI tools such as Google Cloud AI for instant translation and object recognition, ElevenLabs for natural-sounding voice responses, and Picsart for AI-powered image editing.
- Powered by Deutsche Telekom's proprietary Magenta AI system and accessible via the MeinMagenta app, users can expect to perform sophisticated tasks like creating reports, spreadsheets, and even building simple web applications directly within the device, thanks to the capabilities of Perplexity AI.
