#Future Tech

The App-Less Future: Nothing CEO Carl Pei Foresees AI Agents Replacing Ecosystems

Nothing CEO Carl Pei predicts the end of the smartphone app era, replaced by AI agents that understand user intent and execute tasks autonomously. This shift would transform smartphones from a collection of icons into a unified personal assistant, challenging current App Store models and revenue structures.

Jason·Mar 19, 2026·2 min read