T-Mobile Partners with Perplexity to Launch AI-Powered Smartphone

The device, expected in 2026, aims to simplify smartphone use with proactive AI features integrated at the system level.

T-Mobile, owned by Deutsche Telekom, announced plans for an AI-focused smartphone in collaboration with Perplexity, Google Cloud, Picsart, and ElevenLabs.
The device will feature Perplexity's AI assistant on the lock screen, offering proactive capabilities like booking reservations and sending messages.
Sales are expected to begin in 2026, with pricing set at under $1,000 and an initial focus on the European market.
A 'Magenta AI' app will bring similar AI functionalities to existing iOS and Android devices for T-Mobile's 300 million customers.
The project reflects T-Mobile's strategy to redefine its role in the smartphone ecosystem, competing against dominant players like Apple and Google.