Qualcomm generally uses its annual Snapdragon Tech Summit in Maui to unveil next-generation mobile processors and related technologies, which it accomplished with major new Snapdragon 865/765 and 3D Sonic Max dual-fingerprint scanner reveals today.

But the bigger theme of the event is demonstrating real-world use cases for the company’s new 5G AI chips that will drive consumer demand for next-generation smartphones and devices.

Even though 5G data services are still in their earliest days, uptake from OEMs, carriers, and consumers has already been encouraging — stronger than 4G, by all accounts.

Nicki Palmer, chief product development officer for top U.S. carrier Verizon, said that the company is already selling seven 5G devices, whereas at the same time in 4G’s lifecycle, it offered only one.

The company has promised to offer 5G data service in “parts of” 30 markets by the end of 2019, up from fewer than 20 — plus some NFL stadiums — today. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1575423004.4866843/Qualcomm’s-Snapdragon-Tech-Summit-focuses-on-5G-AI-chips-and-use-cases?ref=audio_experience