With support for technologies like HSPA+ and LTE, the new S4 processors will make it easy for device makers to bring 3G and 4G connection speeds to their devices.
The S4 processors use the Krait CPU, which Qualcomm touts as being high performance along with solid battery life.
Qualcomm also gave its S1 line of processors an update. These processors are aimed at devices for emerging markets -- areas that are currently transitioning from 2G to 3G.
The mobile chipset market is dominated by ARM chipsets and chipsets by ARM licensees (including Samsung, Qualcomm and Texas Instruments). The leading desktop chip maker, Intel, is continuing to invest in its own mobile chipsets. Quad-core mobile devices are expected to ship by the end of this year and make a big splash in 2012.