In his IFA 2022 keynote speech, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon explained that satellite communication connectivity will be added to Snapdragon processors, but did not disclose the specific product name or the expected launch time.
Prior to this, Qualcomm had already partnered with Ericsson and French aerospace company ThalesCooperation, providing more complete global 5G network services in the form of satellites rather than ground networks, thereby allowing more areas where it is difficult to build network services to have convenient network resources.
If nothing unexpected happens, Qualcomm is expected to share further details about supporting satellite connectivity at the Snapdragon Tech Summit in November this year.
In addition to Qualcomm's disclosure that it will connect to the satellite Internet service experience, Apple may also be preparing to launch the iPhone 14 series.Added support for satellite internet services, and MediaTek has also recently confirmed its processorWill promote the development of satellite networking applicationsHuawei also hinted that the Mate 50 series to be launched will also support satellite networking functions, indicating that more companies will join the competition in the satellite networking application market in the future.
In addition, during the keynote speech, Cristiano Amon also revealed that he will continue to maintain a long-term cooperative relationship with Bose and Meta. He will work with Bose to introduce Qualcomm's wireless voice and music platform technology, and apply it to Bose's in-ear headphones, full-face headphones, audio equipment and soundbars. He will also assist Bose in creating new wireless audio devices.
As for the cooperation with Meta, the multi-year partnership will be extended, and the customized Snapdragon XR platform will continue to be provided to the Meta Quest virtual reality device, while continuing to assist Meta in promoting the development of Metaverse applications.
