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Qualcomm announced two new smartphone chips, with its flagship capable of running a 30-billion-parameter mixture-of-experts model entirely on-device, reducing cloud reliance and opening doors for regional AI applications.

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Qualcomm Launches Two New Smartphone Chips With On-Device AI Focus

What did Qualcomm announce?

FAQ

What is new about Qualcomm's latest chips?

Qualcomm announced two new smartphone chips, stating that its flagship can run a 30-billion-parameter mixture-of-experts model locally on the device without cloud support.

Why does running a 30B model on-device matter?

On-device inference reduces latency, improves data privacy, and lowers cloud inference costs — critical for enterprises and government entities in MENA handling sensitive data.

How does this affect app developers in the Middle East?

It enables them to build Arabic AI applications that work without constant connectivity, with better privacy and local compliance — useful for healthcare, education, and government services.

Does Qualcomm compete with other AI chipmakers?

Yes. The announcement strengthens Qualcomm's position in the AI smartphone chip race, where it competes with MediaTek, Apple, and Samsung on running large models locally.

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