Remember the sleek elegance of the original Motorola StarTAC and Razr flip phones? Those were the days when Motorola ruled the mobile world with style and purpose. Fast forward to April 24, 2025, and the iconic Razr is making a comeback, now powered by Perplexity AI. This new device is causing me to reconsider my allegiance to my iPhone and Galaxy.

Apple famously popularized the phrase, "there's an app for that," but as we step into the future dominated by AI agents, this app-centric mindset feels outdated. Why scroll through endless apps when a smart AI assistant can perform tasks swiftly and intuitively?

While Apple is still hesitating with its Siri upgrades, Motorola is boldly innovating. By preloading Perplexity as a built-in assistant on its devices, Motorola isn't just adding features; they're redefining how we interact with our phones. This assistant is not hidden away; it IS the interface.

The revival of the flip phone is about more than nostalgia—it's a choice for freedom. If an AI agent can manage my schedule, texts, emails, shopping, and even web searches, do I really need to rely on a device filled with apps? After all, there's definitely an agent for that!

However, it’s essential to note that Motorola belongs to Lenovo, a Chinese-owned company. This association raises pertinent questions about data security and trust in a rapidly evolving tech environment where nationalism and supply chain integrity matter.

As we await the official launch of this Razr, it could either be a major success or a colossal failure. Regardless, the conversation should center on a more significant shift in technology: we are moving towards a future that is agent-centric, not app-centric.

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