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Rumored Features: Sci-Fi Becomes Reality

So what exactly has the tech industry so rattled? Here’s a look at the most talked-about features:

3D Holographic Display

Forget flat screens. The Pi Phone is rumored to feature a next-gen 3D holographic display, allowing users to project interactive images, videos, and even virtual assistants into mid-air. Demos circulating online show users manipulating 3D objects above the device, making video calls where participants appear as life-sized holograms, and playing immersive AR games that spill out into the real world.

“It’s the kind of thing we’ve only seen in sci-fi movies,” says AR developer Lisa Tran. “If Tesla pulls this off, it will change how we interact with technology forever.”

Built-In Crypto Wallets

With cryptocurrency adoption on the rise, the Pi Phone is said to include a secure, hardware-based crypto wallet. This would allow users to store, send, and receive Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Musk’s favorite, Dogecoin, directly from their phone — no third-party apps required. Rumors suggest Tesla’s phone will also support instant crypto payments at Tesla Superchargers and for purchases on Tesla’s online store.

Starlink Satellite Connectivity

Perhaps the most game-changing feature is the Pi Phone’s rumored ability to connect directly to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network. This would enable users to make calls, send texts, and access high-speed internet anywhere on Earth — even in the most remote deserts, mountains, or at sea. For billions living in areas with poor cellular coverage, this could be nothing short of revolutionary.

Starship Integration

In a move that blurs the line between science fiction and reality, the Pi Phone is reportedly being designed to interface with SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft. This could mean seamless communication for future Mars missions, or advanced controls for Starship passengers. While this feature may be years away from mainstream use, its inclusion underscores Musk’s ambition to make the Pi Phone the ultimate device for the space age.

Solar Charging and Neuralink Compatibility

Additional leaks point to solar charging panels built into the phone’s casing, enabling users to recharge their devices using sunlight. There is also speculation about compatibility with Neuralink, Musk’s brain-computer interface company, potentially allowing for mind-controlled apps and hands-free operation in the future.

Industry Reaction: Excitement, Skepticism, and Panic

As details trickle out, the reaction from the tech industry has been swift and intense. Apple’s stock dipped slightly on the rumors, while shares of traditional telecom companies took a hit amid fears that satellite connectivity could disrupt their business models.

“Apple has been the leader for a long time, but Musk is the only person with the resources and audacity to challenge them head-on,” says tech journalist Priya Patel. “If the Pi Phone lives up to the hype, it could force Apple and Samsung to radically rethink their innovation strategies.”

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