# on-device AI
Latest news and articles about on-device AI
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Chinese Phone Makers Race to Put Personal AI 'Agents' on Devices — But Real Utility Is Uncertain
Huawei, Xiaomi and Honor have launched mobile, on-device AI agents — dubbed "phone lobsters" in China — promising 24/7 personalised assistance and cross-device actions. Vendors tout privacy and low latency from edge deployment, but analysts warn usefulness is limited without third-party API access and wider app integration.
Year of the Horse Preview: AI Will Drive the Next Wave of Consumer Tech — Is Apple’s Next Big Thing a Foldable iPhone?
AI is set to be the defining force in consumer electronics for the lunar Year of the Horse, driving changes across chips, sensors and software. While foldable phones are a logical battleground — and a possible next hit for Apple — the real competition will be about integrating efficient on-device intelligence, managing supply-chain costs and meeting regulatory expectations.
Kunlun Wanwei Unveils Skywork Desktop — an AI Agent That Runs Directly on Your PC
Kunlun Wanwei has launched Skywork Desktop, a desktop AI agent that runs locally and processes files on a user’s machine without uploading them to the cloud. The move reflects demand for privacy‑preserving, low‑latency AI but brings its own security and management challenges for organisations.