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Derrek Lee

How Tecno's partnership with Google Cloud is taking its 'practical AI' to new heights

Tecno's MWC 2026 teaser.

Whether we like it or not, 2026 is set to be a big year for AI, with companies like Google, Samsung, Meta, and more aiming to bring as many features to consumers as possible. As showcased with recent launches like the Galaxy S26 series, flashy new AI features are leading the conversation around new phones, and consumers are paying the price for such capabilities.

However, one company is taking a more practical approach to AI, one that it hopes can reach the consumers who really need it. Tecno may not be a company you’ve heard much about, but this relatively small OEM has big plans for its AI, which has helped to shape its product strategy, a beneficial partnership with Google Cloud, and new hardware that it plans to show off at MWC 2026.

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