Lenovo announced Qira, a cross-device AI assistant for its computers and Motorola smartphones, on Tuesday evening. The assistant will launch later this quarter and operate at the system level across compatible devices. Users will not need to open or switch to Qira, as “it’s always present,” according to Lenovo.
Qira remains silent when not needed but surfaces proactive suggestions at times. For frequent users, its machine-learning system builds a “living model” of the user’s world, “understanding context, continuity and personal patterns over time.” Capabilities include writing emails, transcribing and translating meetings, and summarizing missed content.
Lenovo states that Qira uses a hybrid architecture that prioritizes on-device processing. The company will not collect customer data without user permission. “Every aspect of the Lenovo Qira experience is designed to be secure, ethical, and accountable.”
The company has not responded to questions about how Qira will interact with Microsoft’s Copilot and Google’s Gemini on its PCs and Motorola smartphones, or whether it will increase the processing load on those devices.
Newcomer reported in April that Copilot’s weekly active users had flatlined at around 20 million in 2024. In contrast, ChatGPT reached 400 million weekly users over the same period in 2024. As of late 2025, OpenAI’s chatbot has 800 million weekly users.
