"The phone, which is code-named 'Transformer', will center around Amazon's AI assistant, but Alexa won't 'necessarily be the primary operating system of the phone.'"
"'Integrating artificial intelligence capabilities into the device' has been a central focus, which could mean 'Transformer' may rely on mini apps like those available in ChatGPT."
"App availability was a major challenge for the original Fire Phone, and something Amazon may try to avoid entirely this time around."
"Users posted complaints online after getting automatically upgraded to the LLM-powered Alexa Plus earlier this year, saying it was 'flooded with ads' and took longer to respond to queries."
Amazon is reportedly working on a new smartphone called 'Transformer', centered around its AI assistant, Alexa. The device is being developed by the ZeroOne group, led by J Allard. The team is exploring both smartphone and minimalist designs, inspired by the Light Phone. Unlike the original Fire Phone, which struggled with app availability, 'Transformer' may utilize mini apps instead of a traditional app store. There is no release timeline or pricing information available yet, and Amazon faces challenges in winning over users after complaints about Alexa Plus.
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