Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon recently predicted that artificial intelligence smartphones (AI smartphones) will become accessible to every consumer worldwide within five years. He forecasts that almost everyone could possess an AI-based smartphone in the near future. Amon believes that the proliferation of AI smartphones will follow the mature trajectory of the transition from feature phones to smartphones, requiring a gradual enhancement and enrichment of application scenarios. He is convinced that with ongoing technological advancements, AI smartphones will lead market trends and become mainstream in the industry.

Recently, a report from Bain & Company warned that with the surge in demand for AI semiconductors and AI smartphones and laptops, the world may face the next chip shortage. It’s worth noting that the last large-scale semiconductor shortage occurred during the pandemic, when supply chains were disrupted and demand for electronic products soared due to everyone working from home. Now, tech giants are scrambling to purchase graphics processing units (GPUs), particularly those from Nvidia. These GPUs are the secret weapon for training large AI models.

Recently, a new study revealed alarming trends regarding American teenagers' use of generative artificial intelligence (AI). With the rapid advancement of technology, many parents are increasingly anxious about how their children use smartphones, social media, and various screen devices. However, despite these concerns, teenagers' enthusiasm for generative AI continues to rise. Image source note: The image is generated by AI and authorized by service provider Midjourney. The survey shows that many high school students have already begun to frequently use various AI tools, which not only...

With Apple launching the AI-enabled iPhone 16 series, the AI smartphone market enters a new phase. Both major global smartphone operating systems have introduced AI smartphone products, offering consumers more choices. A Canalys report forecasts that the rapid development of AI technology will propel the mobile communication industry into a new era. By the end of 2024, approximately 16% of newly shipped smartphones will feature AI capabilities. The AI smartphone market is expected to exceed 1 billion units in cumulative shipments by 2026, driven primarily by advancements in chip technology and growing consumer demand.

Google is leveraging artificial intelligence technology to analyze sound data, aiming to predict and detect health issues early, particularly tuberculosis. In partnership with Indian startup Salcit Technologies, the plan is to integrate this innovative technology into smartphones for easier use in resource-limited areas. This method can assist in diagnosing health conditions through simple audio like cough sounds. Google's ongoing exploration in the health sector, including disease detection through olfactory technology, demonstrates its commitment to enhancing health management capabilities through technological means.

Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 7s Gen3 processor is designed to bring powerful AI capabilities to mid-range smartphones. It supports advanced language models such as Baichuan-7B and Llama2, with notable performance improvements: CPU, GPU, and AI performance enhanced by 20%, 40%, and 30%, respectively, while power consumption is reduced by 12%. This processor will be deployed in new devices by brands like Realme, Samsung, Sharp, and Xiaomi, marking a new upgrade in performance and AI applications in the mid-range smartphone market.

Xiaomi recently announced that its intelligent assistant Xiao Ai's new large model version is undergoing a comprehensive upgrade, which will cover major product lines including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, smart speakers, and vehicles. The new version of Xiao Ai will introduce a series of innovative features, such as AI image editing and outdoor wake-up defense.

Samsung S24 series smartphone sales exceed 1 million units. AI smartphones are the trend of the future, with an estimated 40 million units expected to be shipped in 2024, increasing to 150 million by 2027. Multiple smartphone manufacturers are showcasing their determination in AI smartphones. AI technology is reshaping smartphones, but its short-term impact on performance is minimal.

Deutsche Telekom showcased a fully AI-based smart concept phone at MWC 2024, planning to eliminate smartphone apps in the next 5-10 years. The AI Phone is developed in collaboration with Qualcomm and Brain.AI, powered by cloud-based artificial intelligence, discarding traditional app interfaces. The main goal of the AI Phone is to free users from the constraints of specific applications. Competition in the AI sector is fierce, and the significance of artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly prominent.

Deutsche Telekom showcased a concept for a smartphone at MWC that may rely entirely on AI. This smartphone concept runs solely on artificial intelligence, and the CEO of Deutsche Telekom stated that applications will no longer be used in the future.

The era of AI phones has arrived. In 2024, AI phones become the key phrase. Smartphone manufacturers are competing to develop AI phones. Consumers lack awareness of AI phones. AI technology is changing the future development of phones.

Apple CEO Cook announced during the earnings call that Apple will launch generative AI software features that will revolutionize the smartphone experience. The upcoming iOS 18 will be the largest update in the history of the operating system. Cook stated that Apple has invested significant time and effort in the field of artificial intelligence and is excited about the upcoming features. This move by Apple indicates that the company is increasing its investment in AI technology, planning to make it a core feature of its software platform. Apple has always been known for its spirit of innovation and pursuit of user experience, venturing into generative.

The smartphone industry has entered the era of AI large models, with chip manufacturers becoming key drivers. Mobile edge large models must tackle challenges of over 1 billion parameters, testing chip performance. MediaTek and Qualcomm have become the focus in the mobile chip sector, driving competition in AI capabilities. The slowing of Moore's Law has turned breaking performance bottlenecks into an innovative challenge for chip manufacturers. Smartphone users expect a more intelligent and personalized experience, fueling the demand for large model integration.

In 2024, it is expected that the number of smartphones equipped with edge AI computing capabilities will reach 60 million units. Compared to PCs, smartphones have the advantage of being early adopters in the application of AI algorithms. The most basic requirement for an AI smartphone is that the SoC includes dedicated units to accelerate AI tasks. Unlike other products, the large number of smartphone users is beneficial for the promotion of AI applications. The strong portability and diverse applications of smartphones are conducive to innovative applications of edge AI.

Generative AI smartphones will lead market trends, with Samsung taking the lead and Galaxy AI as a key product. Qualcomm is expected to dominate the chip market. The market share of generative AI smartphones is projected to reach 40%.

Google has released the flexible AI model Gemini, which supports various devices. Gemini is regarded as a helpful collaborator rather than smart software. Android developers can register for the Gemini nano version. Google has delayed the launch of Gemini to address issues with non-English queries. OpenAI and Google are in competition, leading to the postponement of the GPT store release.

Volkswagen China's subsidiary collaborates with vivo to establish a laboratory, exploring the integration of the Lanxin large model and smartphones. CARIAD China will leverage its R&D capabilities in software and hardware integration and mobility products, while vivo will work with CARIAD China to explore more applications of the Lanxin large model in mobile integration scenarios.

Samsung Electronics plans to launch smartphones with built-in generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology next year, without the need to connect to external cloud services. This technology will allow users to access various services through simple commands, similar to how ChatGPT works. It is expected to debut in the Galaxy S24 or the Galaxy Z6 series later in the year.