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Qualcomm is expanding its next-gen laptop chip line with the Snapdragon X Plus
Ahead of the Snapdragon X Elite's arrival later this year, today Qualcomm announced a second laptop processor based on its Oryon CPU architecture.
Sam Rutherford04.24.2024
Watch Qualcomm's CES 2024 keynote on its highly anticipated AI chip
Qualcomm's keynote, which will detail more about what’s new for its anticipated AI-powered chip, will happen on January 10 at 5pm ET.
Malak Saleh01.09.2024
Qualcomm's improved Snapdragon XR2+ chip for VR headsets will debut at CES 2024
Qualcomm is bringing an upgraded Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip for augmented reality and mixed reality devices to CES 2024. The company promises higher CPU and GPU clock speeds, which should provide a performance uptick for spatial computing tasks.
Lawrence Bonk01.04.2024
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 mobile chipset with AI acceleration
Qualcomm just officially unveiled the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 series mobile chipset, with built-in AI, 5G integration and more. The CPU should start showing up in Honor and Vivo phones soon, with an announcement expected later this month.
Lawrence Bonk11.17.2023
Qualcomm brings on-device AI to mobile and PC
At Snapdragon Summit 2023, the company announced that on-device AI is finally coming to mobile devices and Windows 11 PCs as part of the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and X Elite chips.
Andrew Tarantola10.24.2023
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 brings on-device generative AI to more Android phones
Qualcomm has revealed its new chipset for mobile devices. Among other upgrades, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 supports on-device generative AI.
Kris Holt10.24.2023
The Snapdragon X Elite is Qualcomm's most powerful chip to date
On Tuesday at its annual Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm announced what it's calling its fastest processor ever: the Snapdragon X Elite.
Sam Rutherford10.24.2023
Qualcomm announces two new Snapdragon chips for next-gen headsets and smart glasses
Making their debut in the Meta Quest 3 and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, today Qualcomm announced two new Snapdragon chips designed to power next-gen AR and MR devices.
Sam Rutherford09.27.2023
Qualcomm introduces new Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipsets for budget-friendly phones
Qualcomm just revealed its new budget-friendly mobile chipset, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. This refresh brings plenty of improvements that will kick lower-tier smartphones up a notch. The platform is designed for excellent battery life, with the company promising “all-day use.” Qualcomm also promises fast CPU speeds, 5G connectivity and the potential for upgraded visuals via any integrated cameras.
Lawrence Bonk06.26.2023
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 will debut in mid-range phones this month
Qualcomm says its latest mobile chipset offers performance, AI and power efficiency improvements over the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. It will start to appear in mid-range phones this month.
Kris Holt03.17.2023
Qualcomm's new phone modem may help overcome 5G's flaws
Qualcomm has unveiled what it says is the first 5G Advanced phone modem, and it might help overcome some of 5G's flaws.
Jon Fingas02.15.2023
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon platform is built for slim augmented reality glasses
Qualcomm has unveiled a new platform built for AR glasses you'd actually want to wear.
Jon Fingas11.16.2022
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip offers hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Qualcomm's latest flagship chipset will power the next generation of smartphones and tablets into 2023, with support for things like dual 5G SIMs and WiFi 7.
Kris Holt11.15.2022
Qualcomm's Snapdragon W5+ promises big speed and battery gains for Wear OS watches
Qualcomm has unveiled a next-gen Snapdragon chip that could dramatically improve the battery life and performance of Wear OS smartwatches.
Jon Fingas07.19.2022
Samsung’s next Galaxy S flagship could drop Exynos chips from global variants
Samsung’s next Galaxy S series phone could mark the end of an era.
Igor Bonifacic07.09.2022
This is what the Nothing Phone 1 will look like
The Nothing Phone 1's design borrows some elements from iPhone X and iPhone 12, topped off with a transparent back cover.
Richard Lai06.15.2022
Microsoft's Project Volterra is a mini PC for ARM developers
Microsoft designed Project Volterra to help developers with building native ARM apps that employ AI-accelerated workloads.
Igor Bonifacic05.24.2022
Motorola teases upcoming phone with massive 200MP camera
In seperate teasers posted on Weibo, Motorola has hinted at two new phones: one featuring a huge 200-MP and an updated foldable packing a Snapdragon 8+ gen 1 chip.
Sam Rutherford05.23.2022
Acer's Chromebook Spin 714 sports an upscale design and a built-in stylus
For spring 2022, Acer is announcing two new Chromebooks in the $750 Chromebook Spin 714 and the $400 Chromebook Tab 510.
Sam Rutherford05.18.2022
Nothing's first phone will launch this summer
Nothing will release its first handset, the phone (1), this summer, the company confirmed on Wednesday.
Igor Bonifacic03.23.2022