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Almost every smartphone has a Qualcomm chip inside. Where does CEO Cristiano Amon go from here?

Jan 11, 2022

Cristiano Amon, the President and CEO of Qualcomm, dives deep into the transformative power of mobile computing. He discusses the ongoing chip crisis, the adaptive strategies Qualcomm is employing, and their ambitious plans for 5G technology. Amon also explores the rebranding of the Snapdragon line and Qualcomm's ventures into augmented and virtual reality. Their role in enhancing display technology and the future of wireless communication underscores Qualcomm’s pivotal place in the tech landscape.

59:18

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Cristiano Amon

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Navigating the Chip Crisis: Qualcomm's Strategy and Future

27min

Snapdragon Rebranding and Future Ambitions

3min

Exploring the Future of 5G Technology and Infrastructure Challenges

3min

Advancements in Wireless Technology

9min

Exploring the Future of Technology Beyond Smartphones

4min

Exploring Augmented Reality Glasses: Beyond Facial Recognition

4min

The Future of Display Technology and Crypto in AR Innovations

4min

Cristiano Amon is the president and CEO of Qualcomm, and he’s always been a relentless cheerleader for what mobile computing can do for people — especially if that mobile computing is powered by Qualcomm’s chips.

Links:

Apple supplier TSMC confirms it’s building an Arizona chip plant

Intel will make Qualcomm chips in new foundry deal

The Verge 5G landing page

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip is here to power the Android flagships of 2022

Qualcomm’s next-gen CPU for PCs will take on Apple’s M-series chips in 2023

Transcript:

https://www.theverge.com/e/22640552

Credits:

Decoder is a production of The Verge, and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Today’s episode was produced by Creighton DeSimone, and Jackie McDermott with and it was edited by Callie Wright.

The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Our Sr Audio Director is Andrew Marino and our Executive Producer is Eleanor Donovan.