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OpenAI’s new phone being fast-tracked to launch next year, per report - 9to5Mac

OpenAI isn't just building models anymore. They're shipping hardware — 30M phones in 2 years.

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Why it matters

OpenAI is vertically integrating into consumer hardware with a ChatGPT phone launching next year. This signals a major shift from pure model provider to end-to-end AI product company, with significant implications for device makers, telecom partners, and the broader AI distribution strategy.

The key facts

5 to know

  1. OpenAI phone launch fast-tracked for next year (2026)

  2. Potential production of 30 million units over 2 years

  3. Qualcomm AI chips reportedly involved in hardware

  4. Represents vertical integration into consumer hardware

  5. ChatGPT as native phone OS/experience

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