Chinese EV maker Nio might make phones—for the ecosystem, not to rival Apple or Samsung

2022 Nio ET5Chinese EV firm Nio is considering a line of smartphones in response to demand from tech-savvy customers, CEO William Li said in an interview with China-based news service Sina published Friday. Customers want a phone that connects better to Nio's vehicles, Li said. He indicated that a Nio phone wouldn't be about making money or competing directly...