This old Nokia phone got an AI Upgrade it was never designed for
The GOAT of dumb phones gets a new lease on life.
In 2026, the Nokia 6300, an old device once considered a best-seller, faces obsolescence. This 2G phone, once popular for its simplicity and affordability, struggles to access the modern internet due to outdated browser protocols. Turkish entrepreneur Emir Karşıyakalı found a solution by creating an app named Aikon, which allows the 6300 to communicate with various chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok.
The app, open-sourced on GitHub, requires a Go server to process API keys from Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, or SpaceXSI, and supports multiple languages. It also includes features like reading mode, memory card storage for offline responses, and voice message support, making the Nokia 6300 a surprisingly versatile device for internet users in 2026.
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