#TECNO AI Ella

TECNO emphasized its "Practical AI" ambition for emerging markets by announcing increased AI investment plans and a completely improved Ella AI assistant. In 2025 alone, TECNO processed over 500 million AI requests, more than half in non-English languages. The company introduced HiOS 16 together with its upgraded Ella AI assistant, which now offers a new user interface and advanced contextual understanding, supports voice replies through WhatsApp, and YouTube video summaries and productivity features that enable users to interact with AI as their personal digital assistant for everyday tasks. TECNO has introduced an upgraded version of its EllaClaw AI assistant, a beta-stage mobile AI agent designed to automate tasks across apps and optimize smartphone performance. Unlike those traditional voice assistants, EllaClaw can take in what you ask, map out actions, and finish tasks on a user's behalf, while it still asks for permission before it makes any changes. TECNO says EllaClaw is in a closed beta right now, and that wider access is planned for upcoming updates. Read more in our articles including "TECNO introduces expanded AI roadmap at MWC 2026" and "TECNO introduces smarter EllaClaw AI with Cross-App support".