13 March 2021, 10:10 am EST By Times have changed for the semiconductor manufacturers, and the looming problem involving chip shortage has recently impacted processor companies like Qualcomm. Since smartphones and other devices rely on these chips, they are also likely to be affected by the problem. Qualcomm Braces for the Shortage of Processors (Photo : Screenshot from YouTube/Bloomberg Technology) The demand for processors has only become higher since the pandemic started last year. People are forced to stay inside their homes, leading to their dependence on gadget usage. It was reportedly happening for months already before lockdowns were issued. According to Reuters' report, Samsung Smartphones, which utilize Qualcomm's processors, are in line with the approaching problem of chip shortage.