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Smartphones might be heading toward a massive shift, and apps could become obsolete.

A new report suggests OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, is working on an AI-first smartphone that does tasks for you instead of making you jump between apps.

Even former Apple design legend Jony Ive is reportedly involved, hinting at a radical redesign of how we interact with devices.

What does it mean for regular users?

• No more app-hopping like WhatsApp or maps
• Built-in AI agents understand context and execute tasks
• Partnerships with Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Luxshare
• Mass production expected around 2028 (per Ming-Chi Kuo)
• Combines on-device AI with cloud processing

Instead of opening apps, you might just say: “Create a website using Free AI Site Maker”, and the phone handles everything.

If this vision works, smartphones won’t just be tools they’ll act like full-time personal assistants, quietly getting things done in the background.