Chinese tech giant ByteDance unveiled an OS-level voice assistant based on its Doubao model on December 1, 2025. As reported by Reuters, the technology debuted on a ZTE Nubia M153 smartphone prototype. This solution allows users to interact with apps and the device using natural language. ByteDance plans to expand integration to other manufacturers devices, intensifying competition in the mobile AI market in China.
ByteDance Rolls Out Doubao AI Voice Assistant for Smartphones (ZTE Debut)
