Qualcomm is expanding its collaboration with Samsung Electronics beyond smartphones to include smartwatches and intelligent eyewear. The strategy involves applying the next-generation Snapdragon platform across the Galaxy ecosystem to connect AI features across devices.
At the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 23, Qualcomm announced that the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8 will be equipped with the 'Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5' for Galaxy.
The Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 will feature the 'Snapdragon Wear Elite' platform, marking the first time this technology is used in Samsung smartwatches. The next-generation intelligent eyewear being developed by Samsung and Google will incorporate the 'Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1.'
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is a mobile platform that combines Qualcomm's Oryon CPU with next-generation graphics processing and neural processing units. Qualcomm stated that it has improved power efficiency while processing camera, gaming, and connectivity features in real-time on foldable smartphones.
Snapdragon Wear Elite analyzes user activity and health status by combining signals from multiple sensors. This allows the Galaxy Watch to continuously monitor users' routines and provide personalized health information and behavioral guidance.
The intelligent eyewear represents an extension of the collaboration between Samsung, Qualcomm, and Google's Android XR into smart glasses. Products designed in collaboration with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker are expected to be unveiled sequentially starting this fall.
This partnership is significant as it broadens Qualcomm's semiconductor supply for Galaxy devices from a smartphone focus to include watches and smart glasses.
Cristiano Amon, Qualcomm's CEO, stated, "We will implement on-device AI experiences that understand user contexts through the latest Galaxy smartphones, watches, and intelligent eyewear."
Choi Won-jun, head of Samsung Electronics' MX Business Development and Chief Operating Officer, remarked, "We have optimized the Snapdragon platform for each Galaxy form factor, ensuring a consistent Galaxy experience across smartphones, watches, and smart glasses."
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