an AI that follows you from one device to another without losing track

Motorola has presented its first ‘fold’ type foldable at Lenovo Tech World 2026, an ultra-premium line called Signature and, above all, Motorola Qira: an AI platform (they call it “personal ambient intelligence”) shared with its parent company Lenovo that works on smartphones, tablets and computers, maintaining the context between all of them.

Why is it important. Lenovo and Motorola’s commitment to AI is something different: that AI is the same on all your devices. It sounds obvious, but it is not so obvious. Qira maintains the context, the data and the conversation. You start something on your mobile in the morning and continue it on your laptop in the afternoon without repeating anything.

The move attacks today’s biggest productivity problem: switching between apps and devices often breaks your workflow. Each change involves explaining again what you need.

Between the lines. This is clearly a response from Lenovo to the strengths of the Apple ecosystem. Apple has much of its advantage in syncing between iPhone, iPad and Mac through proprietary software, and now Lenovo is trying to replicate it with AI as the common thread.

The difference is in the execution.

• Apple controls hardware and software.
• Lenovo depends on Android and Windows, third-party systems.
• Your only asset to create that fluid experience is for AI to be the glue.

In detail. Qira is not just another chatbot. It is an “ambient intelligence” (the naming is from Motorola) integrated at the operating system level, always present without having to open an app. Summoned with “Hey Qira”, with a dedicated key or by tapping the permanent item on the screen. Works even offline using local AI.

The proposal is based on three attributes:

• Presence: It’s there, it can proactively suggest things or wait for you to call it.
• Actions: Execute tasks between applications and devices without having to manage each step.
• Perception: Build a unified knowledge base (with your consent) that includes your interactions, memories and documents across all devices.

The use cases. Lenovo and Motorola have defined specific functions where Qira should shine:

• “Next Step” suggests actions based on what you’re doing and helps you switch devices without losing track.
• “Write for me” composes emails, documents or messages directly where you work, adapting to your tone.
• “Catch me up” summarizes what happened while you were away and helps you get back to tasks.
• “Pay Attention” transcribes and translates meetings in real time, captures key points and generates summaries.

privacy. Processing occurs primarily on the device to keep data local. Cloud services are optional and require explicit consent. Lenovo insists that Qira never collects data without user permission.

The context. No manufacturer has yet managed to make their devices “talk to each other” naturally using AI. Samsung has tried it with Galaxy AIGoogle with Gemini and Microsoft with Copilot. Everyone stumbles upon the same thing: their assistants don’t remember what you did on another device. They are great on one device but they stop being great when we switch from one to another.

The specific applications do shine there (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok…), but they do not have the system-level integration that Qira, Galaxy AI and company do propose.

• Qira unifies under one name the dispersed solutions that have arrived until now: motorcycle ai (the lower case imperative is a Motorola thing), Lenovo AI NowCreator Zone and Learning Zone.
• The platform integrates collaborations with Microsoft 365, Copilot, Qualcomm, Intel, Perplexity and Google.
• Motorola does not have a large share in the premium segment, if Qira works well it could be an argument to attract customers.

Qira will arrive in the first quarter of 2026 on “select” Lenovo devices and then on compatible Motorola phones. They have not yet communicated the list of models that will receive it.

The approach is pragmatic: better to integrate what already works than to compete with OpenAI or Google in the creation of foundational models where they would hardly be able to scratch anything. Qira is not its own model, but a platform that connects different AI services depending on the task.

Go deeper. Beyond Qira, there is a strategic reading: Lenovo is trying to become the reference manufacturer for those who do not want Apple but do not want to rely only on Google. It is a difficult space to fill.

They all failed because creating ecosystems requires years of investment, gaining committed developers, and reaching users willing to change their habits.

Lenovo has financial muscle and Motorola retains brand prestige. But you’ll need Qira to really work.

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