Group 1 - ByteDance is reportedly developing an AI phone called "Doubao," with ZTE as the ODM manufacturer, planned for internal testing by the end of this year or early next year, but the company has denied any plans to launch a phone product [2] - This is the third time in a year that ByteDance has been rumored to enter the mobile phone business, with previous denials regarding collaborations with Nubia and the hiring of former Honor CEO Zhao Ming [3] - ByteDance's hardware exploration dates back to the acquisition of Smartisan's team and patents in late 2018, leading to the establishment of the "New Stone Laboratory," which has since shifted focus to educational hardware after initial products underperformed [3] Group 2 - With the rise of generative AI technology, ByteDance is increasing its hardware efforts, focusing on partnerships and ecosystem empowerment rather than developing its own devices [4] - In 2024, ByteDance fully acquired headphone manufacturer Oladance and launched the AI-enabled smart headphones "Ola Friend," while also collaborating with Yingmu Technology for smart glasses [4] - ByteDance's current strategy indicates a preference for being an AI technology and service provider, embedding its capabilities into various hardware rather than manufacturing its own devices [4]
字节跳动否认将推“豆包手机”
Ju Chao Zi Xun·2025-08-21 07:48