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Step Star to Launch First AI Agent Phone on July 13, Beating OpenAI to the Punch

Step Star is making a bold move into hardware. On July 13, the company will hold a launch event for its first AI agent phone, beating OpenAI to the market by years. The event, themed around "the true agent of the Agent Era," is expected to reveal a new terminal brand and a next-generation agent strategy.

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According to a report by Science and Technology Daily, Step Star is launching an AI terminal brand, an agent system, and its first AI agent phone. OpenAI has publicly stated its intention to enter the AI terminal space, but its plans won't materialize until 2027. Step Star's early move makes it the first global large model manufacturer to take this step.

The phone is being manufactured by Huqin Technology, a listed Chinese company and a leader in smart hardware ODM. The partnership goes beyond simple OEM; the two companies have a deep integration. Huqin Technology has already invested in Step Star during its B+ and C rounds of financing.

Step Star's strategy is to prove that the future of large model companies lies not just in APIs but in end-to-end AI terminal experiences. The July 13 event will showcase how a "native agent phone" can deliver on that promise.

Key Points

  • Step Star will launch its first AI agent phone on July 13.
  • The device is manufactured in deep partnership with Huqin Technology.
  • OpenAI has similar plans but not until 2027.
  • The event will also introduce a new terminal brand and agent strategy.