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LG Uplus bets on Ixio differentiation from calls to physical AI

LG Uplus is expanding the scope of its AI agent Ixio from call support to broader daily-life services such as search, scheduling and roaming, while exploring links to physical AI. The company aims to develop Ixio into an ambient AI that connects devices and spaces through voice. With about 1.5 million monthly active users, Ixio trails SK Telecom’s A.dot, which has more than 10 million MAU. LG Uplus is cautious about monetisation and is pursuing overseas carrier partnerships and B2B models.

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6G shift talks gain momentum as equipment makers push speed, telecoms urge caution

Discussion on a shift to 6G is gaining momentum, led by telecom equipment makers, while operators remain cautious about investment. At MWC26 in Barcelona, equipment firms said 6G will be key to combining AI with communications and to building AI-native networks. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon set 2029 for commercialization and launched a strategic cooperation body. Operators cited the lack of finalized standards and clear use cases, and the burden of 5G standalone obligations.

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Can a 40,000-won ultra-low-cost smartphone work? Manufacturers say costs are hard to bear

A global project to cut smartphone prices to about $40, or roughly 40,000 won, is gaining momentum, with GSMA launching a pilot programme for ultra-low-cost 4G devices. Major African mobile operators will take part across six countries, and GSMA expects 20 million new internet users if it succeeds. Analysts warn parts costs, rising memory prices and import tariffs could hinder production and sustainability without government and financial backing.