Elon Musk gave a clear response to the Tesla smartphone claims that have been frequently voiced recently. In an interview with famous podcast host Joe Rogan, Musk said that Tesla actually has the potential to produce a phone, but that this idea is not a priority for them. So, will the Tesla smartphone never be produced?
Elon Musk denied claims of a Tesla smartphone: “We can make phones, but it’s not something we want”
Elon Musk made a statement on the subject: “We can produce a phone because Tesla’s infrastructure is based on a Linux-based operating system. This allows us to produce a unique phone,” he said, adding that they don’t want to make such a move.
“If Apple or Google do something really bad, like start strictly controlling app stores, then maybe we’ll think about it,” he joked. Musk’s statements have recently attracted the attention of the media with their references to Apple and Google.
Musk, who made outspoken statements in his unique style, criticized the controlling power of the two tech giants, implying that a move to limit the app ecosystem could restrict user freedom. According to him, in such a situation, Tesla’s introduction of a new device to the market could protect the freedom of users to make their own decisions. So, even though he talks about the production of a phone, we can say that Musk’s main goal is to offer an alternative to a strong controlling system.
Musk has previously expressed his interest in brain-computer interfaces (BCI) instead of smartphones. According to Musk, these devices will be the focus of the technology world in the future. His investments in projects like Neuralink are part of this vision. Musk believes that devices powered by brain signals will completely change the way people interact with technology in the future.
“Every year, phone manufacturers offer devices that are a little bit thinner, a little bit brighter, but that’s not the revolutionary step,” Musk said, believing that people will make their lives easier with technology that is much more advanced than today’s devices. In summary, as exciting as the prospect of Tesla producing a phone is, Musk said that they would only consider the idea if a compelling situation arose.
