Vertu wants CEOs to run companies from an AI foldable starting at $6,880

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Luxury brand Vertu has launched the Alphafold, a high-end foldable smartphone integrated with enterprise-focused AI agents for business management.

Summary

Luxury smartphone manufacturer Vertu has introduced the Alphafold, a premium foldable device priced starting at $6,880. Designed for executives, the phone features the "Hermes Agent," which connects to enterprise systems like ERP and CRM to automate workflows through natural-language prompts. The device prioritizes security with a proprietary A5 chip that isolates sensitive data, although it has yet to undergo third-party audits. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, the phone aims to bridge the gap between high-end luxury status symbols and functional AI-driven business tools.

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