Recently, the "Doubao Phone" launched by ByteDance and ZTE has caused a strong reaction upon its release, with the first batch of 30,000 units sold out instantly. This engineering prototype, the nubia M153, which is equipped with the Doubao assistant, is priced at 3,499 yuan and mainly targets industry professionals. Although the official has warned consumers that the product's functionality is not yet fully mature, the market response remains enthusiastic, with some second-hand transaction prices even doubling, with the highest price increase reaching 1,500 yuan.
The "Doubao Phone" is actually an attempt by ByteDance to integrate AI assistant technology into the mobile phone operating system. Although the current product functions are not yet mature, the official stated that software updates will be released every two weeks to improve user experience.
On this phone, users can activate the Doubao assistant through multiple methods, including directly opening the app, using voice commands, or pressing a dedicated AI button. Additionally, users wearing Doubao earphones can interact directly with the assistant. For example, when a user sees a scenic photo on social media, they just need to press the AI button, and Doubao can provide the shooting location and related information, and even help the user organize nearby shooting spots.
A key feature of the Doubao assistant is its ability to perform mobile phone operations on behalf of the user. For instance, users can let the assistant automatically compare prices on various shopping platforms and then make a manual payment after final confirmation. It can also handle daily tasks, such as processing work leave requests or submitting travel applications through voice calls. Its application range is very broad, including setting alarms, recording notes, and more.
In addition to basic functions, the Doubao assistant has memory capabilities, able to save user commands and perform intelligent recognition, making it more and more tailored to user needs. In the future, the team plans to launch a "Operate Phone Pro" mode to support more complex tasks and enhance reasoning capabilities.
However, some users have recently raised concerns about privacy, believing that the Doubao assistant may access screen content without authorization. In response, the official clarified that the assistant's operations rely entirely on user authorization and will not store user screen content.
In summary, the "Doubao Phone", as a trial product, demonstrates the new trends in mobile phones in the AI era. Future product upgrades and functional improvements will continue to attract attention.
