Deutsche Telekom Introduces AI-Powered Smartphone with Hidden Apps

The new 'KI-Phone' eliminates visible apps by using a voice-activated AI assistant, set for release in the second half of 2025.

The 'KI-Phone' uses an AI assistant powered by the Perplexity search engine to perform tasks like making calls, sending emails, and providing directions without direct app access.
Apps are still present on the device but are hidden behind the AI interface, with users able to access them if desired.
Telekom aims to simplify smartphone usage and differentiate itself in the hardware market with this innovative approach.
The device, a continuation of Telekom's T-Phone line, will be available later this year, with no confirmed sales data for its predecessor.
Competitors like Google and Apple are also exploring AI-driven app functionality, while rivals O2 and Vodafone remain skeptical of the demand for such devices.