Lenovo announced Qira, a cross-device AI assistant for its computers and Motorola smartphones, on Tuesday evening. The assistant launches later this quarter and operates at the system level, remaining always present without users needing to open or switch to it.
Qira stays silent when users do not require its functions. Lenovo states that the assistant surfaces proactive suggestions at times. For frequent users, its machine-learning system develops a “living model” of the user’s world. This model captures context, continuity, and personal patterns over time, according to Lenovo.
The assistant performs tasks such as writing emails. It transcribes meetings and translates them. Qira also provides summaries of content users might have missed. These functions align with capabilities offered in other on-device AI assistants.
Lenovo employs a hybrid architecture for Qira 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,” Lenovo states.
“It’s always present,” says Lenovo, describing Qira’s system-level integration on its devices and Motorola smartphones. This setup allows seamless access across platforms without additional user actions to activate the assistant.
Inquiries sent to Lenovo sought details on Qira’s interactions with Copilot and Gemini on Lenovo PCs and Motorola smartphones. Questions also addressed potential additions to device processing loads from the new assistant. Lenovo has not yet responded to these inquiries.
April reporting from Newcomer indicated Copilot reached approximately 20 million weekly users in 2024, where usage flatlined. Over the same period, ChatGPT grew to 400 million weekly users. As of late 2025, OpenAI’s chatbot reached 800 million weekly users.
