Chinese firm StepFun unveiled the StepX Neo, an agentic AI smartphone. This device features a new AI-native operating system and assistant. The phone understands natural language and performs complex tasks autonomously. Live translation across thirty-two languages is a key headline feature. This launch signifies China's growing AI hardware ambitions globally.

The newly unveiled device integrates the startup’s proprietary operating system and AI agent

Tencent-backed firm launches the AI-native StepX Neo smartphone, challenging US tech giants amid Apple-OpenAI legal clashes.