Qualcomm CEO-Elect: Chip Supply Will Improve by End of 2021

The video discusses Qualcomm's positive outlook due to market expansion opportunities, particularly in the smartphone sector with the transition to 5G. It highlights the company's strategy to leverage Snapdragon for premium Android experiences and addresses the ongoing chip shortage by emphasizing multisourcing and capacity planning. Qualcomm's expansion into automotive and IoT is also covered, showcasing their role in digital transformation. The video concludes with a discussion on the semiconductor industry's future, including Intel's foundry operations.

What is one of the key opportunities for Qualcomm in the smartphone market?

• Reducing the number of smartphone models

• Focusing solely on 4G technology

• Expansion into markets previously dominated by Huawei

• Expansion into the low-cost segment

What is Qualcomm's strategy for growth in the 5G smartphone market?

• Focusing on low-tier Android devices

• Providing a premium Android experience with Snapdragon

• Reducing investment in 5G technology

• Partnering exclusively with Apple

How does Qualcomm plan to address the chip shortage?

• By reducing production

• By focusing only on smartphone chips

• Through multi-sourcing and capacity planning

• By halting all new product development

What is the expected outcome for Qualcomm by the end of the calendar year regarding the chip shortage?

• A decrease in production capacity

• A complete resolution of the shortage

• A substantial improvement in meeting demand

• No change in the supply situation

What is one of the areas Qualcomm is expanding into beyond smartphones?

• Home appliances

• Automotive and IoT

• Agriculture technology

• Textile manufacturing

What is one of the potential future technologies Qualcomm is investing in?

• Quantum computing

• Augmented reality

• Virtual reality

• Blockchain technology

What is Qualcomm's position on Intel's new foundry operations?

• They plan to compete directly with Intel

• They have no interest in collaborating with Intel

• They welcome it as a positive development

• They are skeptical about its success