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Qualcomm unveiled a new family of Android smartphone chips tuned to run artificial-intelligence models on the device itself, positioning them as direct competitors to Apple’s A20 Pro. CNBC’s segment focused on Qualcomm’s performance claims and product positioning while also flagging a global memory shortage that is tightening component supply and complicating handset launches. The story matters because it pairs a product-level escalation in on-device AI with a supply constraint that could change how phone makers design and ship devices this holiday season.