# Smartphones, China, Gaming, AR — and a Snapdragon to Rule Them All

- Show: [EE Times Current](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current)
- Published: 2019-12-13
- Length: 32m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-12-13-smartphones-china-gaming-ar-and-a-snapdragon-to-rule-them-all
- Listen: https://podcast.show/aspencore/episode/53120387/

## Summary

Junko Yoshida, Jim McGregor, and Kevin Crewell discuss Qualcomm's Snapdragon Tech Summit announcements, focusing on the disaggregated Snapdragon 865 platform, the new XR2 platform for standalone VR, and a partnership with Google to digitize official documents like driver's licenses. Li Feng Shao provides analysis on the Chinese market, noting the surprise at the 865's 7nm process node and Qualcomm's strategic role in helping Chinese OEMs like Huawei, Xiaomi, and Oppo expand globally. The episode also covers the broader implications of 5G adoption, mobile gaming enhancements, and the geopolitical context of Qualcomm's supply chain and trade relationships.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-12-13-smartphones-china-gaming-ar-and-a-snapdragon-to-rule-them-all#t=0) Introduction and Summit Overview
- [2:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-12-13-smartphones-china-gaming-ar-and-a-snapdragon-to-rule-them-all#t=173) XR2 Platform and Mobile Gaming
- [6:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-12-13-smartphones-china-gaming-ar-and-a-snapdragon-to-rule-them-all#t=368) Snapdragon 865 Architecture and AI
- [9:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-12-13-smartphones-china-gaming-ar-and-a-snapdragon-to-rule-them-all#t=561) Dolby Vision and 5G Modem Strategy
- [12:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-12-13-smartphones-china-gaming-ar-and-a-snapdragon-to-rule-them-all#t=760) Android Graphics Drivers and Security
- [14:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-12-13-smartphones-china-gaming-ar-and-a-snapdragon-to-rule-them-all#t=862) Digital ID Partnership with Google
- [18:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-12-13-smartphones-china-gaming-ar-and-a-snapdragon-to-rule-them-all#t=1102) Chinese Market Analysis and OEM Strategy
- [26:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-12-13-smartphones-china-gaming-ar-and-a-snapdragon-to-rule-them-all#t=1617) Global Smartphone Market Share and History

## Topics

- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Wireless & RF](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/wireless-and-rf)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Retail, wholesale & distribution](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/retail-and-distribution)
- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Qualcomm (company)
- Snapdragon 865 (chip)
- XR2 (chip)
- X55 (chip)
- Google (company)
- Niantic (company)
- Dolby Vision (product)
- Apple (company)
- Huawei (company)
- Xiaomi (company)
- Oppo (company)
- Vivo (company)
- MediaTek (company)
- Samsung (company)
- Unisoc (company)
- TSMC (company)
- Beat Saber (product)
- Oculus Quest (product)

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