SpaceX unveiled a slim, handset‑like prototype to investors, positioning the device as a new way to interact with artificial intelligence. The unit sits thinner than an iPhone and sports a shell. It runs a proprietary OS on a Qualcomm chipset and pulls AI models from SpaceX’s xAI subsidiary. The presentation highlighted battery life expectations and potential Starlink integration ahead of the upcoming IPO.

Investors were reminded that Musk has floated the idea of an “everything app” and even threatened to build a phone if Apple or Google censored X. Past statements range from enthusiastic to, with Musk calling the notion “makes me want to die.” Nonetheless prototype suggests a platform for Tesla, SpaceX and xAI services. The rhetoric reflects Musk’s battle with Big Tech on control and data.

SpaceX stressed the project remains in early development and the final design could shift, leaving market release uncertain. Musk has publicly denied any phone effort, labeling the WSJ report “utterly false.” Whether the device materialises will test Musk’s ambition to challenge Apple’s mobile dominance with an AI‑centric handset. Analysts note the move could pressure Apple to accelerate AI integration across its hardware lineup.