New app brings ChatGPT and other AI models to old Nokia phones
Decades old dumb phones including the Nokia 6300 now have support for modern AI chatbots.
A new app, dubbed Aikon, lets users access AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Grok on old Nokia phones like the Nokia 6300, which was launched in early 2007. The Nokia 6300 had no touchscreen, Wi-Fi, or 4G capabilities, and was limited to 2G connectivity. However, the new Aikon app, created by user @EmirKarsiyakali, allows these ancient phones to access various AI models.
The app works on Nokia Series 40 and Series 60 phones and requires users to purchase credits to use it. While the app adds some modern capabilities, such as multiple languages, saved messages, and support for voice messages and image analysis, users will still have to work with a small screen and a keypad. Additionally, users may not have any data connection if they are in a country that has shut down its 2G services.
Despite these limitations, it's impressive to see modern technology working on such ancient hardware, and the Aikon app could be a fun way to dabble with AI if you have a supported handset.
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