The video discusses the essential role of smartphones in modern life, highlighting the vast number of units sold annually. It emphasizes Qualcomm's significant contributions to smartphone technology, particularly in enabling video streaming and other functionalities. Qualcomm's early innovations in streaming video codecs are also noted as crucial to current communication technologies.

How many smartphones are approximately sold each year according to the speaker?

• 16 billion

• 1.6 billion

• 160 million

• 1.6 million

What is a common feature in every smartphone sold?

• Qualcomm technology

• Samsung technology

• Nokia technology

• Apple technology

Which company is credited with significant contributions to streaming video technology?

• Intel

• Qualcomm

• Microsoft

• Google

What technology did Qualcomm help pioneer that is crucial for video streaming?

• Bluetooth connectivity

• Touchscreen displays

• Wireless charging

• Video codecs

In addition to cell phones, what other area does Qualcomm have a strong IP position in?

• Virtual Reality

• Streaming video codecs

• Cloud Computing

• Artificial Intelligence