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The Vergeby Terrence O’Brien
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Qualcomm is betting big on data centers as smartphone sales sink

Qualcomm is betting big on data centers as smartphone sales sink
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With smartphone sales down about 20% from 2025, Qualcomm is pivoting to the AI data center business to boost revenue through partnerships with Amazon and Meta.

Key points

  • •Qualcomm's smartphone sales have dropped by around 20 percent compared to 2025.
  • •The company is planning to enter the AI data center business to improve its financial performance.
  • •Qualcomm aims to establish a presence in the data center market via partnerships with Amazon and Meta.
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