Doubao Input Method Opens the Voice Feature, Exposing iFlytek’s Cover - 36Kr

Major AI model vendors are moving into the input method market, with ByteDance’s Doubao, Zhipu AI, and Alibaba’s Qwen joining the race.

Doubao Input Method has seen rapid growth in downloads and active users, reshaping the market and directly challenging iFlytek’s long-standing advantage.

As a key AI entry point for consumers, the input box now matters for user reach, data capture, model distribution, and monetization.

For iFlytek, the fight is not only about product share but also about growth expectations, valuation, and pressure from business execution.