Over the past two decades, the role of the smart phone has transformed beyond recognition. While it’s still a tool for staying in touch, it has evolved into so much more — the digital key to your bank account, your car, and your connected world. It can act as a smart speaker powered by AI, and it’s the central interface for configuring and controlling everything from TVs and thermostats to security systems and even microwaves.


Picture unlocking your car, adjusting your home’s temperature, and starting the coffee maker — all before you’ve even stepped inside — with one device that fits in your pocket.