The average age for first phone in the US at least is now around 8.5yrs. The kids who are capable of independently deciding to call a friend or grandma already likely have a phone.
replyThis device screams "we came up with use cases in a conference room committee meeting" not "we're solving one problem everyone has in a new way".
First phone is very different than first touch/smart phone. Some folks just get away with a smartwatch with eSIM.
replyThe device looks like an ipad merged with a homepod. It's not definitive, but the idea of mounting an ipad on a homepod does seem to exist in the 3D Printing world [1].
The negative effects of screen time on children's brain develop is being more and more intensely researched, and I suspect an adjustment is underway. Low-fi (LCD screens), etc can make a lot of sense.
[1] https://makerworld.com/en/models/811172-ipad-stand-retro-ima...