According to Ming-Chi Kuo (analyst known for accurate Apple product leaks), OpenAI's first AI agent phone is heading to mass production in early 2027 — a full year ahead of earlier expectations. The device is reportedly screenless, resembling an oversized brooch with a camera.
Why it matters
OpenAI has long wanted to enter the hardware market — to reach users directly, without Apple or Google as gatekeepers. A screenless brooch form factor is a bet on voice and agent interfaces over the familiar touchscreen. Whether people will actually swap their smartphones for this remains an open question.