Archive · 30 Jan 2026
AI Giants Aim to Replace Smartphones
Big tech companies like OpenAI, Meta, and Amazon are working on new devices that use artificial intelligence (AI) to do many things your smartphone can do, and maybe even more.
These new devices include smart glasses, speakers with microphones, and small gadgets you can wear.
The idea is that these AI helpers will be able to do things like make plans, create shopping lists, and take notes automatically, so you won't need to use apps on your phone as much.
Right now, smartphones are still very popular, with companies like Apple selling hundreds of millions each year.
But these tech giants think that in the future, AI-powered devices could make smartphones less important.
AI giants are developing devices to replace smartphones, including smart glasses and AI assistants.
Apple and Google currently dominate the smartphone market with iPhone and Android.
AI assistants are expected to automate tasks, reducing the need for smartphone apps.
Potential replacements include smart glasses, ambient computers, and AI pendants.
Current market share shows 15 million smart glasses owners compared to 250 million iPhones sold annually.
- Who
- AI giants like OpenAI, Meta, and Amazon
- What
- Potential replacement of smartphones with AI-powered devices
- When
- OpenAI's device expected in the second half of the year
- Where
- Globally, with a focus on disrupting the current smartphone duopoly
- Why
- To disrupt the smartphone duopoly and address grievances with the current system
- Current Smartphone Dominance
- Apple's iPhone and Google's Android operating system
- Potential Replacements
- AI-powered devices like smart glasses, ambient computers, and AI pendants
- AI Assistant Capabilities
- More capable and flexible than current voice helpers, automating tasks
- Current Market Share
- 15 million smart glasses owners vs. 250 million iPhones sold annually
- Tech Companies Involved
- OpenAI, Meta, Amazon
