New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) PhonePe has unveiled its next-gen SmartSpeaker — the PhonePe SmartPOD — designed to meet the evolving payment needs of both merchants and the customers.

Launched at the Global Fintech Fest 2025, the new hybrid device 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.

The new model is an upgrade from earlier smart speakers 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 t

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