Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are collaborating on a pocket-size, contextually aware, screen-free device that is not eyewear.
The device is set to be released by late 2026 and is expected to be unobtrusive, fully aware of a user's surroundings, and positioned as a 'third core device' after a MacBook Pro and an iPhone.
There are rumors that the device will not be glasses or a wearable, and OpenAI is not developing a phone. The aim is to reduce users' screen time and address unintended consequences associated with smartphones.
Altman and Ive believe this collaboration marks a significant design movement and have high hopes for the project's success, envisioning the development of a 'family of devices' under the partnership.