We all can agree that DeepSeek has become an overnight sensation. With its impressive R1 model, the app has left even the best from the likes of OpenAI in the dust. And now the major smartphone brands are scrambling to integrate DeepSeek’s power into their AI assistants. In this race, Huawei has already caught the train, and now Honor is hoping for next. With this, we talk about the team-up between Honor’s YOYO and DeepSeek r1 here.
Honor integrates DeepSeek
DeepSeek r1 has become a favorite for many, and rightfully so. Its capabilities are mind-blowing, to say the least. We have even covered a separate article where we break down just how powerful this model is. But for now, let’s focus on the new partnership between Honor and DeepSeek.
YOYO powered by R1
Honor recently announced that it’s upgrading its in-house assistant YOYO to be powered by DeepSeek R1. This means that users will now experience a smarter, more intuitive AI assistant that adapts to their unique needs. According to Honor, this integration boosts the performance of YOYO in key areas like natural language processing, logical reasoning, and contextual understanding. Essentially, it makes the app even more capable of handling complex AI tasks, offering deep thinking, intelligent interactions, and personalized services.
As of now, YOYO is exclusive to the Chinese market. To activate this new feature, users will need to swipe up from the bottom of their device to enter the “AI agent” section and select “DeepSeek R1.” To get in on this upgrade, the phone should be running MagicOS 8.0 (or higher), and YOYO needs to be updated to version 80.0.1.503 or above.
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A few hiccups along the way
DeepSeek has faced some criticism in international markets like the US, South Korea, and Taiwan, primarily related to privacy and security concerns. This is quite understandable, especially given the geopolitical tensions between the countries. However Chinese companies seem unbothered by these concerns. In fact, they’re charging ahead with the belief that DeepSeek’s capabilities outweigh the risks. If the craze continues, I think we’ll get to see DeepSeek integrated into even more Chinese devices in the near future.
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