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AI, startups, tech and digital transformation — Kazakhstan & the world
Norwegian company Opera has announced the launch of the MCP Connector, a technology that allows AI agents to operate directly within the browser. This means that users can assign complex tasks to neural networks on the internet, from searching for information to automating routine operations. For mobile developers and IT companies, this opens up new opportunities for integrating AI into applications.
In March 2026, the AI market turned upside down: Anthropic released Dispatch with a persistent conversation on the desktop, controlled from mobile. Meta introduced My Computer for macOS/Windows with local GPU, Perplexity introduced Personal Computer on Mac mini with 24/7 access. These agents integrate mobile devices into AI operations, raising the issue of security and access control. Today, this is critical for businesses where AI is replacing routine.
At WWDC 2026, Apple unveiled iOS 20, where mobile AI becomes a central element. This update integrates neural networks into the camera, Siri, and applications, increasing performance by 40%. It is important now, as the smartphone market is growing by 12% annually, and AI is becoming a key competitive factor. Central Asian companies, including Kazakhstan, are getting a chance for business digitalization.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra has been recognized as the gold standard in mobile technology for integrating advanced hardware and One UI 8.5 with Galaxy AI. The award underscores Samsung's leadership in creating intuitive devices that anticipate user needs. This event sets the tone for the industry in 2026, where privacy and AI are becoming key.
At Mobile World Congress 2026, Huawei announced Agentic Core — an AI core for mobile networks, integrating artificial intelligence into the internet, voice, operations, and cloud. This is a key step towards a trillion smart connections by 2030 and 6G. The event's theme 'The IQ Era' emphasizes the industry's transition to AI-driven networks, transforming the smartphone industry right now.
The new POCO X8 Pro Max was released on March 17, 2026, with a top-tier MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chip, which competes with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Tests show outstanding performance in heavy games like Wuthering Waves and Fortnite. The mobile technology market is exploding with new flagships, where MediaTek is surpassing Qualcomm in stability. This is important now, as gamers and developers seek powerful Android devices for AI and gaming.
At MWC 2026, analyst Rob Enderle summarized 10 announcements signaling the transition from ordinary smartphones to AI-oriented gadgets. Samsung at GTC 2026 presented LPDDR6 for smartphones with bandwidth of 30-35 Gbps and a 15% reduction in power consumption. This is changing the mobile industry right now, making AI accessible on edge devices.
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