Lenovo has introduced the AI Student Phone in China, a device designed specifically for students and their parents.
Priced at just 299 yuan (about $44), it strips away games, web browsers, and social media, focusing instead on AI-assisted learning, location tracking, and strict parental controls.
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Hardware and Design
The phone resembles a feature phone more than a traditional smartphone. It features a small 1.83-inch touchscreen protected by impact-resistant Panda glass and supports handwriting input.
It is powered by a 1,850mAh battery and connects to standard 4G networks without requiring a special IoT SIM card.
The device supports standard voice and HD video calls.
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AI-Powered Learning Tools
A physical AI button activates a voice assistant. Kids can press it to ask general knowledge questions or get homework help.
The phone comes preloaded with an educational library covering math formulas and English vocabulary. This provides a reference tool for schoolwork without granting open internet access.
Parental Controls and Tracking
Parents can monitor the child's location in real time via GPS. Geofencing sends alerts when the child enters or leaves designated areas like school or home.
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Through a companion app, parents can block unknown callers, schedule on/off times, and activate a classroom mode.
During school hours, the phone only shows the time and allows emergency SOS calls.
A QR code-based mobile payment system lets kids make purchases while parents set spending limits and monitor transactions.
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The phone includes a detachable lanyard and is available in orange-white, pink, and blue colors.
