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'Tesla Phone' won't launch unless Apple and Google force it into existence, says Elon Musk

Debunking all of those 'Tesla Phone' rumor videos, Elon Musk sets the record straight about his plans (or lack thereof) regarding making a smartphone

So, the development of a Tesla phone isn’t even in Musk’s mind, but there’s one thing that could force the world’s richest man to prioritize creating a rival to the iPhone 16 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Apple and Google could take Musk’s statements about making a smartphone as a shot across the bow in case something like that ever happens. But Musk already has a lot to focus on (in addition to opening the podcast saying he’s ranked in the top 20 Diablo players in the world).

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