Tom Mainelli

IDC GVP focused on devices, consumer, and augmented and virtual reality. These tweets are mine and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.

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Check out my latest article: Hands On with Apple's Category-Busting MacBook Neo https://t.co/ajtT1QVeq3

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Very much enjoyed my conversation with Meghan McCarty Carino on Marketplace about the memory situation impacting tech markets. https://t.co/YHDDXVTIOb

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Check out my latest article: Microsoft Expands its AI PC Vision https://t.co/Pwhl7HmgsJ via @LinkedIn

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Slight Correction: This hardware leverages the X1 Elite chip, so it's pre Snapdragon Guardian.

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A surprise at #SnapdragonSummit2025: the Humain PC. Not just another Windows-on-ARM laptop, but a re-architecture of enterprise IT. Bold claim: collapse 2,981 IT apps into a single, AI-driven intent layer.

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TLDR: The Humain PC isn’t about hardware, it’s about reimagining the enterprise stack. Skeptical? Yes. However, if it works, this could mark the beginning of a new model for AI-first computing.

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It's a challenging concept to wrap your brain around: replacing Salesforce, Workday, and SAP isn’t straightforward. But if Humain can run its entire company on AI agents, without any legacy ERP, it points to a fascinating shakeup in how enterprises think about computing.

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Bathiche says the future isn't about a single device. It's about building a system of systems.

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. @AlexKatouzian is on stage for day two of #snapdragonsummit2025. He says the company is seeing traction across more devices than just smartphones.

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Kedar Kondap is onstage to discuss the new PC chips, including the X2 Elite Extreme running at 5Ghz.

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Good to see Steven Bathiche here to discuss on-device AI and the importance of quantization to "move the floor" on what can run locally.

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Snapdragon Guardian looks VERY INTERESTING. Out of band support using an integrated thin modem to manage PCs. Qualcomm believes this will appeal to both IT buyers and consumers. I look forward to seeing more details on this!

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.@cristianoamon is on to talk about Snapdragon's role in the transformation of all mobile devices.

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And we're off. #AppleEvent

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Very cool to see @ValtteriBottas on stage here!

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Kicking off the Snapdragon Summit in Maui with two lucky Snapdragon Insiders on stage with @donnymac here in Maui. As with every other vendor's event, I appreciate them paying for my trip.

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Finally got hands on with Air. It's impressive. And I really like the cross-body strap/case. Something I've wanted for a long time when using the phone as a camera during cycling trips.

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iPhone 17 Air looks amazingly thin, but the new 17 Pro design brings design, perfomance, and features I expect will appeal to more buyers.

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@JiteshUbrani Trying to show how thin the iPhone Air really is can prove to be challenging.

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@JiteshUbrani Looks even better in person!