Summary - F.748.69 (06/2026) - General technical framework and requirements of foundation models for mobile devices

Foundation models for mobile devices are advancing towards greater diversity, intelligence and generalization, gaining increasing academic and industrial attention. Their deployment across smartphones, tablets, laptops and robots is transforming products and industries. Developing mobile-specific foundation models is crucial to address limited resources, network variability and energy constraints, enabling efficient, private and real-time on-device intelligence.
Recommendation ITU-T F.748.69 specifies the requirements for the capabilities of mobile device foundation models, which will enable users to better understand the capabilities of mobile device foundation models in the process of deploying them in real-world applications. This Recommendation provides guidelines for users to examine the level of mobile device foundation models' capabilities and promote the effectiveness of applications.