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Vertu wants CEOs to run companies from an AI foldable starting at $6,880
Built on top of the open-source Hermes project, Vertu's new foldable combines AI-agent workflows, enterprise integrations, and ultra-premium luxury finishes.
TL;DR
- Vertu unveiled the Alphafold, a luxury foldable phone powered by an AI agent connecting to enterprise software.
- The phone targets executives and starts at $6,880, with higher-end models featuring exotic materials.
- The AI agent, Hermes Agent, can coordinate tasks like approvals, scheduling, and sales tracking through natural language.
- The Alphafold routes requests across multiple AI models including OpenAI's GPT and Anthropic's Claude.
- A proprietary A5 security chip is designed to enhance privacy by isolating sensitive data.
- The device features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor, foldable displays, and satellite communication.
- Foldable smartphones represent a niche market, with shipments accounting for less than 2% of total smartphone shipments in 2025.