The news: T-Mobile and Perplexity are building an AI phone, marking the telecom carrier’s rebrand as an AI company. The unnamed device will be available for purchase in 2026 for less than $1,000.

• The phone will include an app-based assistant called Magenta AI, powered by Perplexity. The app will also be available to T-Mobile customers on Android and iOS devices.
• The device will support products from Google Cloud, ElevenLabs, and Picsart, all of which are collaborating on the AI phone.