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Elon Musk Says Time Is Running Out for Apple and Google: Tesla's Phone Could Redefine the Smartphone Market

Written by Rafaela Fabris
Published 07/01/2025 às 03:43
Elon Musk Says Time Is Running Out for Apple and Google: Tesla's Phone Could Redefine the Smartphone Market
Elon Musk made the threat because he believes that the fees of up to 30% charged by Apple and Google in app stores are unfair. He believes that these rules stifle innovation and wants to pressure the giants to change their policies.

Elon Musk is once again in the spotlight. Known for revolutionizing entire industries, the billionaire is now targeting the smartphone market, one of the most competitive in the world. He has threatened to launch a Tesla smartphone if Apple and Google do not change their policies regarding app store control. Is this just another provocation or the beginning of another technological revolution?

The businessman does not hold back on criticizing the fees of up to 30% charged on transactions in the App Store and Google Play stores. According to him, this practice stifles innovation and harms both developers and consumers.

Apple and Google Control Policies

Apple and Google dominate the app market with an almost monopolistic power. With their platforms, they not only control user access, but also dictate the rules for developers. High fees and distribution restrictions are points of constant questioning.

Musk has stated on several occasions that these practices limit innovation. He believes that allowing greater freedom and reducing fees would be essential to democratizing technology and opening up space for new ideas. His discontent reflects his desire for a fairer market.

Tesla Cell Phone: Provocation or Revolution?

Italian designer Antonio De Rosa has already created a visual concept for Tesla's mobile phone, called Object-X. The design combines futuristic and minimalist lines with innovative features, such as integration with Tesla cars and direct connection to the Starlink satellite network, reinforcing the idea of ​​a disruptive device in the market.
Italian designer Antonio De Rosa has already created a visual concept for Tesla's mobile phone, called Object-X. The design combines futuristic and minimalist lines with innovative features, such as integration with Tesla cars and direct connection to the Starlink satellite network, reinforcing the idea of ​​a disruptive device in the market.

If Elon Musk does launch a smartphone, it will have to be revolutionary. Some possible innovations include:

Full integration with Tesla cars: Imagine adjusting your car's temperature or activating autopilot directly from your cell phone.

Connection via Starlink: High speed internet anywhere in the world.

Innovative battery: Sustainable technology that lasts longer than its competitors.

While there is no official model, designer Antonio De Rosa has come up with a concept called the Object-X. It combines futuristic design with unique features, aligned with Tesla's innovations.

How Tesla's entry could change the market

Tesla is synonymous with innovation. The brand's entry into the smartphone sector could force Apple and Google to rethink their strategies, opening up space for more affordable and innovative solutions.

Despite its disruptive potential, entering such a saturated market would not be easy, even for Musk. Apple and Google have extremely loyal user bases and a well-established ecosystem. Tesla would need to present a clear differentiator to attract consumers.

Musk's track record of taking on traditional industries

It wouldn't be the first time Elon Musk has challenged giants. He did it with Tesla, by turning electric cars into a consumer dream, and with SpaceX, by popularizing the idea of ​​commercial space travel.

While Tesla's smartphone is still a possibility, it's impossible to ignore the impact it's already having on the market. Even if the threat is only strategic, Musk has managed to put the issue in the spotlight.

The future of a Tesla cell phone is still uncertain, but the debate is released. Elon Musk is not known for bluffing, and any move he makes in the smartphone sector has the potential to shake up the industry. Are we about to see a new technological revolution? Only time will tell, but the world is watching the billionaire’s every move.

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Jose Soller Lopes Jr.
Jose Soller Lopes Jr.
07/01/2025 10:09

This Zionist trash must be the “anti-Christ” mentioned in the Bible….

CLEVERSON
CLEVERSON
In reply to  Jose Soller Lopes Jr.
07/01/2025 13:28

Go get treatment.

jlcgrafica@gmail.com, jose luiz da costa
jlcgrafica@gmail.com, jose luiz da costa
In reply to  Jose Soller Lopes Jr.
08/01/2025 20:25

The world is full of Zionists and anti-Christians.

Luck
Luck
In reply to  Jose Soller Lopes Jr.
09/01/2025 04:24

Stop talking **** Zé RU3LA delete this comment while there is still time

Kawashima Massato
Kawashima Massato
In reply to  Jose Soller Lopes Jr.
09/01/2025 08:34

Dude, you're sick in the head, what does anti-Christ have to do with technological development? You need to update yourself, see where our planet is located, and how long you will have to live. If something collides with our planet, it will be the end of the human race and the beings on our planet. Thanks to people like Elon Musk, who wants to let our descendants perpetuate...

Marcelo
Marcelo
In reply to  Jose Soller Lopes Jr.
10/01/2025 00:11

How ignorant

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firemanpmpr@gmail.com
In reply to  Jose Soller Lopes Jr.
14/01/2025 10:28

OH SHUT UP ****

Anna
Anna
08/01/2025 16:42

I placed the order and there was no response for delivery. Apparently I was scammed.

Rafaela Fabris

It discusses innovation, renewable energy, oil and gas. With over 1.200 articles published in CPG, it provides daily updates on opportunities in the Brazilian job market.

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