The OpenAI smartphone will fail, but it’ll be good for iPhone users

A report says OpenAI is exploring an AI-first smartphone built with partners like MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Luxshare.

The device would center on AI agents rather than traditional apps, challenging the current phone interface model.

The author doubts it will ship successfully by 2028, but says the idea could still pressure Apple to advance iPhone AI features.

Even if the phone never launches, the push toward agentic AI could influence how consumers use mobile devices.