Qualcomm: Phone Will Remain the Hub Despite AI and Smart Glasses

Qualcomm's top mobile executives said the smartphone will stay the central computing hub even as AI agents and smart glasses emerge, citing its display, battery, storage and connectivity. They added that apps will coexist with agentic interfaces for the foreseeable future.

• Cristiano Amon and Chris Patrick say the phone remains the hub for other devices
• Apps will stay because AI agents need services like Uber to complete tasks
• Major services are likely to expose APIs and MCPs to distinguish humans from agents
• AI agents could disrupt ad and subscription business models by choosing content for users