PhonePe Unveils next-gen SmartSpeaker with Integrated Card Payments
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~The latest version combines POS functionality and voice alerts to help small merchants expand their digital payment acceptance~ PhonePe, today unveiled its next-gen SmartSpeaker - the PhonePe SmartPOD at the Global Fintech Fest 2025. The new hybrid device is designed to meet the evolving payment needs of both merchants and the customers. Its launch at the industry event, highlights PhonePe's commitment to developing practical solutions for Indian merchants. Manufactured in India, the SmartPOD is the first PhonePe solution that combines the best features of the SmartSpeaker and traditional Point of Sale (POS) devices into a single, cost-effective device. This new model is an upgrade from earlier smartspeakers that supported audio alerts for UPI payments. The SmartPOD is designed to facilitate merchants who primarily accept UPI payments but are losing out on sales opportunities because they lack a cost-effective way to accept payment through cards. This device is...