SpaceX showed investors a prototype of an AI-powered smartphone thinner than an iPhone, running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip and powered by xAI technology.
The device is designed as an "everything app" similar to Chinese super-apps like WeChat, potentially reducing Musk's dependence on Apple and Google platforms.
The project is still in early stages and may not proceed to production.
What happened
SpaceX demonstrated to investors a prototype smartphone-like device thinner than an iPhone, designed to run its own operating system and use a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip. The device would integrate AI technology from Elon Musk's xAI. SpaceX told investors the project is still in its early stages, and whether it will actually be built remains unclear.
Why it matters
The device could reduce Musk's reliance on Apple and Google, whose platforms currently host his xAI chatbot. It reflects a broader strategy to build what Musk is pursuing as an "everything app" modeled after Chinese super-apps like WeChat. OpenAI is also developing AI devices, including an AI smartphone focused on software and an AI agent that would handle all smartphone tasks for users.
What to watch
SpaceX has not disclosed a timeline, price, or availability date for the device. The project remains in prototype stage, with the company's investors still evaluating its viability.
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