Carl Pei, CEO of Nothing and co-founder of OnePlus, has outlined a vision for the future of smartphones in which devices will operate with only a single application: the operating system itself. Pei predicts that advances in artificial intelligence will enable this transformation within the next seven to ten years, effectively replacing the current ecosystem of multiple apps. He also criticized Apple, stating that the company is no longer creative. Meanwhile, Microsoft has announced plans to overhaul its Windows Update system by consolidating app updates alongside operating system updates into a single platform. This new Windows Update orchestration platform, currently in private preview, aims to eliminate the fragmented and individual update processes for third-party applications, streamlining the experience for users and enterprises. Additionally, customers have expressed frustration with unwanted apps installed by Verizon and the monthly update process. These developments reflect a broader industry trend toward simplifying software management on both smartphones and PCs through AI-driven and centralized update mechanisms.