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

AI Convergence

The convergence of AI with mobile and computing technologies is reshaping communication devices. Cristiano Amon highlights how PCs are evolving into communication tools, with smart devices becoming constantly cloud-connected, enabling digital transformation 1. This shift is not just about enhancing existing devices but also about integrating AI to create new possibilities. Amon envisions a future where communication transcends traditional methods, utilizing technologies like holograms and telepresence to revolutionize interactions 2.

The artificial intelligence that we see today in the data center is just the tip of the iceberg.

--- Cristiano Amon

This transformation is driven by the potential of AI to expand beyond data centers and into everyday devices, offering an almost limitless market opportunity.

   

AR Potential

Augmented reality (AR) is poised to become as significant as smartphones, with AR glasses initially serving as phone companions. Cristiano Amon foresees a future where these glasses evolve into standalone devices, offering new applications and interactions 3. Display technology is crucial for this evolution, and Amon believes that within four to five years, consumer devices will mature enough to support these advanced applications 4.

I think augmented reality glasses can be as big as phones and will start as a companion to the phone.

--- Cristiano Amon

The integration of AR into daily life promises to transform how we interact with technology, making it more immersive and intuitive.