Tencent-backed firm StepFun has launched the AI-native StepX Neo smartphone, claiming it is the world's first AI smartphone.

China

Who

StepFun, Tencent

What

When

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:30:11 GMT · 1h 35m ago

Where

China ·

Why

To challenge US tech giants amid Apple-OpenAI legal clashes.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The launch of the AI-native StepX Neo smartphone by China's StepFun introduces a new competitor in the AI smartphone market, potentially challenging the dominance of US tech giants.

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South China Morning Post
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3360544/chinas-stepfun-claims-it-has-unveiled-worlds-first-ai-smartphone
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