Deutsche Telekom (DTEGY), the German telecommunication giant, and its U.S. subsidiary, T-Mobile (TMUS), are stirring up the smartphone industry

It was inevitable that this year at MWC in Barcelona, at least one carrier would announce a major effort at building a smartphone with a top AI company.

The AI Phone, featuring the Perplexity assistant, aims to enhance user experience by serving as a digital companion capable of handling various tasks.