Chinese Startup StepFun Launches a Phone Built Around an AI Agent, Not Apps

PRODUCTChinese Startup StepFunLaunches a Phone Built Aroundan AI Agent, Not Apps10IMPORTANCECLOSED1NEWS MEDIA1PIECESOct 17, 2026 15:01blockboard.net

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