{"id":240663,"date":"2026-01-13T10:26:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T10:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalworldnewswire.com\/?p=4304"},"modified":"2026-01-13T10:26:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T10:26:21","slug":"ikko-partners-with-mediatek-and-simo-to-launch-mindone-a-card-sized-smartphone-built-for-always-on-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2026\/01\/13\/ikko-partners-with-mediatek-and-simo-to-launch-mindone-a-card-sized-smartphone-built-for-always-on-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"iKKO Partners with MediaTek and SIMO to Launch MindOne: A Card-Sized Smartphone Built for Always-On AI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built on the MediaTek MT8781 vSIM connectivity platform and SIMO\u2019s patented Virtual SIM<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"\u2122\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\" \/> (vSIM) technology, MindOne is designed to enable instant global fallback mobile data connectivity across 140+ countries when primary Wi-Fi or physical SIM networks are unavailable or unstable\u2014supporting a more resilient Always-On AI experience.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>[Las Vegas]<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/ikko.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iKKO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today announced a strategic collaboration with MediaTek and SIMO, a provider specializing in global redundancy mobile data connectivity, to jointly introduce MindOne, a new generation card-sized AI smartphone built around one principle: Always-On AI.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As AI evolves from a feature into an always-present personal intelligence, pervasive connectivity becomes foundational. AI must be ready when inspiration strikes, when tasks arise, and when communication is needed, without struggling to navigate available Wi-Fi, searching for hotspots, or shopping for reliable roaming SIMs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By integrating MediaTek\u2019s connectivity-first platform capabilities with SIMO\u2019s global redundancy connectivity layer, MindOne is designed to help maintain AI service availability when primary networks become unreliable. This enables users to access AI-powered recording, translation, search, communication, and productivity tools globally in diverse real-world network conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4305 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalworldnewswire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-13-102110.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"521\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalworldnewswire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-13-102110.png 521w, https:\/\/digitalworldnewswire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-13-102110-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>AI Is Not a \u201cFeature\u201d \u2014 It Is a State of Being Present<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many smartphones, AI appears only when connectivity is available. But mobile life is unpredictable\u2014at airport gates, in unfamiliar cities, minutes before a meeting, during international calls, or the moment an idea emerges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MindOne aims to move AI from occasionally available to continuously present:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Always available: no waiting for Wi-Fi, no hotspot hunting, no roaming anxiety<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Always responsive: speak, capture, or note instantly\u2014AI responds in real time<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Always present: more continuous experiences across countries, scenarios, and networks<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When connectivity fades into the background, AI can take the foreground. That is the foundation of MindOne\u2019s Always-On AI.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4306 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalworldnewswire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-13-102249.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"453\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalworldnewswire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-13-102249.png 453w, https:\/\/digitalworldnewswire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-13-102249-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building the Connectivity Foundation for Always-On AI with vSIM<\/span><\/i><\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For MindOne, connectivity is not a standalone feature; it is the infrastructure that enables AI. When data connections fail, AI is reduced to offline tools. When connectivity feels as natural as breathing, AI can operate as a true personal intelligence.<\/span><\/i><\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through vSIM and SIMO Virtual SIM<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"\u2122\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\" \/>, MindOne is designed to deliver:<\/span><\/i><\/h6>\n<h6><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Instant fallback mobile data connectivity when primary Wi-Fi or physical SIM networks are unavailable<\/span><\/i><\/h6>\n<h6><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; A supplemental connectivity layer for cross-border and on-the-move scenarios<\/span><\/i><\/h6>\n<h6><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; No SIM swapping and no complex roaming setup<\/span><\/i><\/h6>\n<h6><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; A connectivity mechanism designed to support continuity of AI services in constrained network conditions<\/span><\/i><\/h6>\n<h6><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The result is a simple, intuitive experience: wherever you are, AI is there\u2014whenever you need it, AI responds.<\/span><\/i><\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4307 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalworldnewswire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-13-102340.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"477\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalworldnewswire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-13-102340.png 477w, https:\/\/digitalworldnewswire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-13-102340-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>MediaTek \u00d7 iKKO: A Platform Designed for Connectivity-First Devices<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MindOne is powered by the MediaTek MT8781 platform, a chipset platform optimized for low power consumption and reliable connectivity, well suited for connectivity-first smart devices. With MediaTek\u2019s technical support, iKKO completed MindOne\u2019s hardware and software development on this platform, enabling system-level optimization for connectivity management across diverse environments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMindOne is not about figuring out how to get online, it\u2019s about making sure AI doesn\u2019t disappear when connectivity becomes unreliable. We want AI to stay with you like time itself: you speak, it understands; you record, it summarizes; wherever you go, your work and exploration continue.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 Echo Chan, CEO of iKKO<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cvSIM enables device makers to embed global, multi-carrier fallback connectivity directly into next-generation devices, improving resilience, reliability, and reach when primary networks fail. MindOne demonstrates how this capability supports iKKO\u2019s always-available AI hardware.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 Jing Liu, CEO of SIMO<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supported by its patented Virtual SIM<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"\u2122\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\" \/> technology, SIMO provides configuration-free fallback data connectivity across 140+ countries, helping MindOne maintain a more resilient Always-On AI experience across complex and unpredictable network environments. Availability may vary by country and local network conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAI becomes truly meaningful only when it is always available. Our vision for MindOne is clear: AI should never disappear simply because the network becomes unreliable. By integrating MediaTek\u2019s chipset platform with SIMO\u2019s global fallback connectivity, MindOne delivers a more resilient Always-On AI experience, one designed to work across countries, environments, and real-world conditions.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 Echo Chan, CEO of iKKO<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIn the era of AI-powered devices, connectivity is no longer just a utility, it is the foundation of intelligent experiences. SIMO Virtual SIM<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"\u2122\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\" \/> provides a global fallback connectivity layer across 140+ countries, helping maintain AI service continuity when Wi-Fi or primary carrier networks become unreliable.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 Jing Liu, CEO of SIMO<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMediaTek\u2019s chipset platforms are designed to enable reliable connectivity, low power consumption, and strong performance for AI and IoT devices. Through our collaboration with iKKO and SIMO, MindOne demonstrates how multilayer connectivity and system-level optimization can deliver a dependable Always-On AI experience for users worldwide.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 CK Wang, VP and GM of the IoT Business Unit, MediaTek<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4308 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalworldnewswire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-13-102459.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"555\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalworldnewswire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-13-102459.png 555w, https:\/\/digitalworldnewswire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-13-102459-300x182.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>MindOne: Card-Sized, Yet Built for a Global Always-On AI Experience<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staying true to iKKO\u2019s product philosophy of ultra-lightweight, ultra-portable, and ultra-intelligent, MindOne integrates into a card-sized form factor:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Instant global fallback mobile data connectivity when primary Wi-Fi or cellular networks are unavailable or unstable (Powered by MediaTek platform + SIMO vSIM)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Dual-system experience: Android + iKKO AI OS<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Local AI tools designed for work, study, travel, and focus<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Low-power, all-day battery life in an ultra-portable design<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MindOne makes connectivity a natural part of the AI experience\u2014so AI can truly move with the user.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Availability<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MindOne will be available globally starting February 8, 2026, at a suggested retail price of US$329\u2013US$499.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MindOne makes its debut at CES 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, please visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/ikko.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ikko.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>About iKKO<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iKKO is a global AI technology brand dedicated to creating lighter, freer, and more emotionally connected technology products. MindOne represents iKKO\u2019s latest exploration into ultra-portable Always-On AI devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>About MediaTek<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MediaTek is a global leader in semiconductor and connectivity platforms, driving innovation across mobile communications, smart devices, and IoT ecosystems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>About SIMO<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIMO\u2019s mission is to provide reliable global redundancy mobile data connectivity when primary networks are unavailable or unstable. 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