Deutsche TelekomMore details of the AI Phone were announced at MWC 2025. The device was first unveiled as a concept during MWC last year, and it's now confirmed to be powered by the Perplexity AI support is planned for an official launch later this year and entry into major European markets in 2026.
The AI Phone runs the customized Magenta AI operating system and uses the Perplexity Assistant to replace the traditional application interface. Users can operate via voice, text input or camera search for a more natural interaction.
The Perplexity Assistant, which launched earlier this year, will be a core feature of the AI Phone, supportingSpeech, text and image processingbe able toCreate schedules, compose emails, generate summaries, translate content, and help users to make phone calls, call cabs, order food or make purchases, and all operations can be done quickly.
The core idea of the device is that users can perform everyday tasks on their smartphones without having to switch between multiple apps.
The AI Phone relies heavily on the Perplexity Assistant to handle tasks, and Deutsche Telekom also confirmed that the device will integrate Google's Google Cloud AI, the Gemini Multimodal Live API, as well as ElevenLabs, and the photo editing tool, Picsart, this summer. in addition, AI-related features will also be integrated into the MeinMagenta app.
1AI summarizes the features the phone will offer this summer as follows:
Based on Google Google Cloud AI, AI can be made smarter and more intuitive. For example, when users are out and about, they can simply scan a sign or menu with their camera and get a real-time translation. This feature is powered by Google's Gemini Multimodal Live API, which makes AI interactions more natural, with usersInterrupt the AI at any time to ask a question. In addition, the technology hasVideo comprehension, which can provide information based on camera footage or screen shots.
ElevenLabs automatically converts text, web pages or documents intoMulti-anchor podcast, making content creation easier and more efficient, reducing manual editing and production costs.
"Magenta AI" integrates with Picsart avatar generation, allowing users toConvert selfies or photos into various artistic styles, such as superhero, anime or fantasy styles. Whether it's a social media avatar or a holiday wish picture, it's easy to create a personalized image.
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