Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 set for September unveiling - first flagship devices arrive in October
Samsung and OnePlus expected to launch flagship phones powered by the new chip
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Snapdragon X2 chips could deliver up to 22% performance boost over X Elite
Will performance alone help Qualcomm compete against Intel and AMD?
Surface Laptop 7 powered by Snapdragon X SoC gets flagged on Amazon as a "frequently returned item"
The Surface Laptop 7 currently holds a 4.2-star rating, with 12 percent being one-star
Qualcomm releases beta graphics drivers for Snapdragon X devices
Qualcomm has released an updated graphics driver for devices powered by Snapdragon X Series processors, bringing optimizations for games like Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and Genshin Impact, along with fixes for Adobe Photoshop and Blender.
Qualcomm levels up handheld gaming with Snapdragon G-series chips
New gaming devices confirmed by Ayaneo, Onexsugar, and Retroid Pocket
Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon X chips could pack 18 Oryon V3 CPU cores to challenge AMD and Intel
Snapdragon X2 will feature memory and storage in a single package
Arm drops legal fight to revoke Qualcomm's chip license
But the legal situation is not entirely settled
What just happened? Arm has abandoned its efforts to terminate a crucial license agreement with Qualcomm, allowing the latter to continue producing its custom Arm-compatible chips for various devices. This decision marks a turning point in the ongoing legal battle between the two tech giants, which began in 2022.
Samsung loses Qualcomm contract to TSMC for making next-gen Snapdragon chips
The decision is a blow to Samsung Foundry, which has been dealing with low yield rates
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite 2 could target gaming desktops with liquid-cooled performance
The Snapdragon X Elite 2 is being tested with AIO liquid cooling
Intel claims retailers are facing high return rates for Snapdragon PCs, Qualcomm denies it
Undeterred, Qualcomm believes Arm-based processors could power about 50% of client PCs in the coming years
Intel and AMD PCs are finally getting Copilot+ features, including Recall
AI image generation comes to Paint and Photos
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite finds a new home in Geekom's upcoming mini PC
Leaked image shows Geekom's upcoming Arm-based mini desktop
Microsoft gets fact-checked over Copilot+ PC performance claims in a somewhat embarrassing way
Sorry, Redmond, but they're not the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever
Only around 720,000 Snapdragon X laptops sold in Q3, less than one percent of PC market
About one out of every 120 laptops sold
Microsoft releases Windows 11 Arm ISO for easy installation
Microsoft has released the ISO file for Windows 11 Arm, making it easier for users to perform clean installations on newer Snapdragon X PCs. However, older Snapdragon PCs may require additional drivers.
Snapdragon 8 Elite arrives with Linux support, potentially unlocking PC gaming on phones and tablets
Running full-fledged PC apps on phones and tablets could become a lot easier
In a shocking move, Arm cancels Qualcomm's license to manufacture Snapdragon chips
Qualcomm is almost entirely dependent on those licenses for its products
What just happened? The long-simmering battle between British chip designer Arm and American semiconductor superstar Qualcomm has just reached a boiling point. Arm has now given Qualcomm notice that it is terminating the license allowing Qualcomm to create its own chips based on Arm's intellectual property.
Qualcomm touts Snapdragon 8 Elite chip's massive performance gains and AI capabilities
Impressive benchmarks, but we're reserving judgment until independent tests are performed
Benchmarks suggest 8-core Snapdragon X Plus laptops may be terrible at gaming
The new chipset is expected to debut at IFA 2024 in September
Lenovo's 2-in-1 runs Windows and Android, combines Intel and Snapdragon CPUs
A 2-in-1 that is actually two systems in one
WTF?! The 2-in-1 form factor usually refers to a laptop with a touchscreen and a 360-degree hinge enabling the use of Windows in traditional and tablet-like modes. However, Lenovo's new ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid aims to offer two distinct devices in one package, each with an independent processor, memory, and operating system – an Android tablet pulling double duty as the display for a Windows notebook.
Qualcomm aims to bring Snapdragon X PC prices down to $700 next year
Massive battery life improvements for Windows PCs to become more affordable in 2025
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 SoC is designed for cheap phones with a 5G twist
Bringing Gigabit mobile connectivity to more people
Particle's Tachyon single-board computer brings 5G, 12 TOPS NPU in a Snapdragon-powered package
It's currently raising funds via Kickstarter
In brief: IoT startup Particle looks geared to shake up the single-board computer market with their latest creation – the Tachyon. This credit card-sized Linux computer packs the kind of serious hardware normally found in mid-range smartphones. You get an 8-core Qualcomm chip, 5G cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi 6E, and dedicated AI acceleration.
Lenovo's latest ThinkPad claims 29-hour battery life, powered by Snapdragon X Elite chip
A worthy Apple Silicon competitor?
Developer forced to fix Android apps on Snapdragon laptops after Microsoft's refusal to do something
The Windows Subsystem for Android is going away next year