New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- While there is a lot of talk about artificial intelligence enabled devices taking the reins from smartphones in the coming years, Apple CEO Tim Cook is not fazed by these concerns.

During Apple's earnings call on Thursday, Cook was asked if on-screen-based devices would significantly diminish due to AI.

In response, Cook said (as per Business Insider), "When you think about all the things an iPhone can do, from connecting people to bringing app and game experiences to life, to taking photos and videos, to helping users explore the world and conduct their financial lives and pay for things and so much more, it is difficult to see a world where the iPhone is not living in it."

"And that does not mean we are not think...