LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that a demonstration of Google's Android mobile operating system running on Snapdragon(TM) mobile computing chipsets will be available for the first time at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 8-11, 2009. The demonstration runs at WVGA resolution which can support larger displays for mobile computing devices. The technology demonstration underscores the tight integration between the innovative Android platform and the unsurpassed combination of computing performance, low power consumption and ubiquitous connectivity capabilities offered by Snapdragon chipsets.

"Qualcomm's vision for the Snapdragon platform to redefine how people access information is well-aligned with the Android platform's capabilities," said Mark Frankel, vice president of product management for Qualcomm CDMA Technologies. "We are excited to be showcasing Android running on Snapdragon chipsets which highlights some of the advanced functionality that will distinguish this next generation of mobile computing devices."

Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on CDMA and other advanced technologies. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Qualcomm is included in the S&P 100 Index, the S&P 500 Index and is a 2008 FORTUNE 500 company. For more information, please visit www.qualcomm.com.

Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Snapdragon is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

This press release is not an offer to sell any of the parts referenced herein. This press release may reference 1x-EVDO parts whose manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale, or importation into the United States is subject to certain injunctions against Qualcomm. Any device utilizing 1x-EVDO parts must also utilize Qualcomm's hybrid mode alternative solution.

    Carla Vallone, Qualcomm CDMA Technologies
    Phone:  1-858-651-8557
    Email:  qctpublicrelations@qualcomm.com

    Emily Kilpatrick, Corporate Communications
    Phone:  1-858-845-5959
    Email:  corpcomm@qualcomm.com

    John Gilbert, Investor Relations
    Phone:  1-858-658-4813
    Email:  ir@qualcomm.com

SOURCE Qualcomm Incorporated

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