Qualcomm CEO: Smartphone Will Not Disappear, AI Agents Instead Make You Smarter

JAKARTA - Qualcomm CEO, Cristiano Amon, emphasized that smartphones will not be replaced by new devices, but will evolve along with the presence of AI agent which is the center of human digital experience.

This statement was made by Amon in the Snapdragon Summit, where he said the phone would remain the main device, while other gadgets such as smart glasses, earbuds, and watches would only complement its ecosystem.

For years, we have lived in a smartphone-centric environment. Many of the devices we use actually only expand the ability of our cellphones, said Amon. But now, the center of the whole experience has turned into an AI agent capable of understanding human intentions.

According to Amon, devices such as smart glasses, earbuds, and smart rings will not replace smartphones. On the other hand, they will interact directly with AI agents on their cellphones. This change will make technology more personal than ever.

"Humans have long determined what they are wearing, ranging from glasses, watches, jewelry, to earbuds. These devices will be part of a new experience with agents as the center," he added.

Amon also mentioned about applications that have changed. If so far the application has been working to follow the user's orders, in the future the application will be smarter with the nature of the agentic' being able to understand the user's intentions, anticipate needs, and take actions automatically.

Users can still use the app they like, it's just that the app will evolve. The app will be able to understand your intentions and do something for you. That's an agentic experience that will feel very natural, "explained Amon.

In other words, although new technologies such as smart glasses and XR platforms are starting to emerge, smartphones will still be at the core of the digital ecosystem. The difference is, in the future the phone will be smarter thanks to AI agents who make the digital experience more personal and intuitive.