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Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 to launch early

Qualcomm is set to announce the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 in late September, ahead of the iPhone 17.

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Qualcomm schedules Snapdragon flagship launch event

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 has its AnTuTu score leaked

Apple

Snapdragon 8s Elite won't be called that, launch timeline leaks, specs get reaffirmed

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Apple

Lenovo Thinkpad T14s Gen 6 review: getting down to business

Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon XR Day in India for July 21

Snapdragon XR Day in India will showcase the latest in augmented, virtual, and mixed reality technologies.

2 weeks ago

Qualcomm is hosting XR Day in India on July 21

Qualcomm is hosting XR Day in India on July 21 to showcase its mixed reality vision and next-gen technology.

2 weeks ago

Qualcomm is working on a much better chipset for smartwatches

Qualcomm is developing a new smartwatch chipset, codenamed Aspen, with model number SW6100, expected to be marketed as Snapdragon Wear W6.

Mobile UX

#android

3 weeks ago

Privacy technologies

No Android security patch this month, ending a 10-year streak

Privacy technologies

Qualcomm doubles Android security patch support to 8 years

Qualcomm wants to bring longer Android support to more phones

Qualcomm and Google have agreed to offer up to eight years of software and security updates on new Android phones.

3 weeks ago

Privacy technologies

No Android security patch this month, ending a 10-year streak

Privacy technologies

Qualcomm doubles Android security patch support to 8 years

Qualcomm will provide Android updates for its latest chipsets for eight years, addressing users' need for security over new features.

Qualcomm wants to bring longer Android support to more phones

Qualcomm and Google have agreed to offer up to eight years of software and security updates on new Android phones.

more#android

3 weeks ago

Qualcomm now has two new binned versions of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has two new six-core versions with underclocked CPU clusters.

DCS: Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is being tested with CPU clocks over 5GHz

Qualcomm seeks record-high clock speeds while ARM emphasizes efficiency with higher IPC at lower speeds.

Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is testing around 5GHz, possibly surpassing its predecessor in performance.

Oppo Reno14 F unveiled with a Snapdragon chip, 120Hz screen, and 6,000 mAh battery

Oppo has expanded its Reno14 series with the introduction of the Reno14 F, featuring a Snapdragon chip and advanced camera capabilities.

fromBusiness Insider

Tech entrepreneur set for $237 million windfall from semiconductor takeover

Weili Dai is set to gain $237 million from the Qualcomm acquisition of Alphawave, boosting her net worth to $3.3 billion, thanks to her 96 million shares.

Silicon Valley

Startup companies

from24/7 Wall St.

3 Best Dividend Stocks in the Nasdaq Composite

Investing in the Nasdaq Composite can reveal stable dividend-paying stocks beyond notable tech firms.

#smartphones

Mobile UX

Here's the chipset powering the Nothing Phone (3)

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Tech industry

Qualcomm falls after tepid forecast renews tariff concerns

Wearables

MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 SoC ruled AnTuTu in January

Mobile UX

Here's the chipset powering the Nothing Phone (3)

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Tech industry

Qualcomm falls after tepid forecast renews tariff concerns

Wearables

MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 SoC ruled AnTuTu in January

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 benchmark performance tipped

According to projections, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is expected to deliver a significant performance boost over its predecessor, achieving single-core scores over 4,000.

Mobile UX

OnePlus Nord 5 spotted on Geekbench with Qualcomm chip

The OnePlus Nord 5 will feature a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip instead of a MediaTek processor.

#mediatek

Mobile UX

MediaTek Dimensity 9500's announcement date tipped

Gadgets

The next OnePlus Ace 5 phone will use a very interesting chipset

Mobile UX

MediaTek Dimensity 9500's announcement date tipped

Gadgets

The next OnePlus Ace 5 phone will use a very interesting chipset

Qualcomm acquires Alphawave Semi for 2.1 billion

Qualcomm's acquisition of Alphawave Semi enhances its capabilities in high-speed connectivity and energy-efficient technologies for data centers.

#alphawave-semi

Mobile UX

Qualcomm to acquire chip designer Alphawave Semi for $2.4B

Tech industry

Qualcomm to acquire semiconductor firm Alphawave Semi for $2.4B | TechCrunch

Qualcomm to acquire chip designer Alphawave Semi for $2.4B

Qualcomm acquires Alphawave Semi for $2.4 billion, enhancing its data center growth and technological capabilities.

Tech industry

Qualcomm to acquire semiconductor firm Alphawave Semi for $2.4B | TechCrunch

European startups

Qualcomm confirms buyout offer for Brit chip firm Alphawave

London startup

fromwww.theguardian.com

UK chip designer Alphawave bought by US rival Qualcomm for $2.4bn

Alphawave agrees to $2.4bn takeover by Qualcomm, marking a significant loss for the UK tech sector.

London startup

Qualcomm set to move in on UK chip IP biz Alphawave

Qualcomm is considering acquiring Alphawave Semi, highlighting foreign interest in UK tech firms.

Apple

Qualcomm eyes Alphawave acquisition after Arm's attempt fails

Qualcomm and Arm's interest in Alphawave signals an important move in the chip development landscape.

European startups

Qualcomm confirms buyout offer for Brit chip firm Alphawave

London startup

fromwww.theguardian.com

UK chip designer Alphawave bought by US rival Qualcomm for $2.4bn

Alphawave agrees to $2.4bn takeover by Qualcomm, marking a significant loss for the UK tech sector.

London startup

Qualcomm set to move in on UK chip IP biz Alphawave

Qualcomm is considering acquiring Alphawave Semi, highlighting foreign interest in UK tech firms.

Apple

Qualcomm eyes Alphawave acquisition after Arm's attempt fails

more#alphawave

fromZDNET

Qualcomm patches three exploited security flaws, but you could still be vulnerable

Qualcomm has patched three critical zero-day security vulnerabilities related to its Adreno GPU driver, indicating ongoing exploitation risks.

Phone chipmaker Qualcomm fixes three zero-days exploited by hackers | TechCrunch

Qualcomm's recent patching of vulnerabilities in its chips is critical, especially given the existence of three zero-days that may be actively exploited by hackers.

Tech industry

#ai

Artificial intelligence

Qualcomm develops custom data center CPUs with Nvidia technology

Qualcomm is re-entering the data center CPU market, leveraging Nvidia technology to support AI workloads.

fromTNW | Deep-Tech

Qualcomm acquires AI platform Edge Impulse to boost Dragonwing chips

Qualcomm acquires Edge Impulse to enhance AI capabilities for edge computing.

Artificial intelligence

Qualcomm develops custom data center CPUs with Nvidia technology

fromTNW | Deep-Tech

Qualcomm acquires AI platform Edge Impulse to boost Dragonwing chips

Qualcomm acquires Edge Impulse to enhance AI capabilities for edge computing.

Qualcomm confirms it's getting into the datacenter market

Qualcomm is re-entering the datacenter market with innovative products focused on AI capabilities.

CEO Cristiano Amon highlighted the importance of CPUs and the role of AI in future applications.

#xiaomi

Apple

Xiaomi's self-developed smartphone chipset has a name and a release date

Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro are the first to deliver on Qualcomm's promise of Wi-Fi earbuds

Xiaomi's Buds 5 Pro offer Wi-Fi audio streaming for enhanced sound quality without increased power consumption.

Apple

Xiaomi's self-developed smartphone chipset has a name and a release date

Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro are the first to deliver on Qualcomm's promise of Wi-Fi earbuds

Xiaomi's Buds 5 Pro offer Wi-Fi audio streaming for enhanced sound quality without increased power consumption.

more#xiaomi

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 announced

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset introduces significant performance improvements with faster CPU, GPU, and NPU, marking substantial advancements from its predecessor.

Marketing tech

Early OnePlus 15 specs emerge

Qualcomm's early chipset launch may affect Android flagship release schedules.

The OnePlus 15 will feature a flat LTPO OLED display and new packaging technology.

Microsoft Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 13 announced

Surface Pro 12 is Microsoft's latest 2-in-1 device featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus chip, a 12-inch touchscreen, and running Windows 11 with integrated Copilot+.

Apple

fromChannelPro

Westcoast brings Snapdragon X Series processors to UK channel

Westcoast is partnering with Qualcomm to offer Snapdragon X Series devices to enhance the UK channel's capability for AI-driven technology.

Tech industry

Report: Samsung will be making some Snapdragon 8 Elite 2nd gen chips on a 2nm node

Qualcomm plans to dual source Snapdragon 8 Elite 2nd generation chips from Samsung (2nm) and TSMC (3nm) to enhance production flexibility.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Chromebooks could get a boost from Snapdragon X Plus chips soon

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus will enhance Arm-powered Chromebooks' performance in ChromeOS.

Development of new Chromebooks with advanced Qualcomm chips signifies a positive shift in ChromeOS capabilities.

Federal Circuit Reverses PTAB Win for Apple, Finding Board Erred in Its Applicant-Admitted Prior Art Analysis

CAFC reversed PTAB ruling, stating AAPA cannot be solely used as a basis in determining patent unpatentability.

Gadgets

Asian tech reacts to US tariffs with delays, doubts, deals

Asian nations are adjusting to new US tariffs impacting tech industries.

Vietnam seeks tariff reductions amidst high reciprocal tariffs affecting investments.

Foxconn anticipates growth despite economic monitoring amid tariffs.

Nintendo delays pre-orders for Switch 2 to assess market impacts.

#snapdragon-8s-gen-4

Mobile UX

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 official, Week 14 in review

Gadgets

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 announced with Kryo CPU, Adreno 825 GPU

Mobile UX

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 official, Week 14 in review

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 announced with Kryo CPU, Adreno 825 GPU

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Renault charges Ampere to drive future with software-defined vehicles | Computer Weekly

Qualcomm expands partnership with Renault's Ampere to enhance digital technology in vehicles.

Ampere aims to redefine the automotive customer experience through continuous vehicle connection.

Qualcomm becomes strategic shareholder in Qorix | Computer Weekly

Qualcomm invests in Qorix to enhance middleware for software-defined vehicles, facilitating faster integration and innovation in automotive technology.

Qualcomm acquires Vietnamese AI company MovianAI

According to Jilei Hou, senior vice president of engineering at Qualcomm, attracting highly qualified talent from VinAI strengthens Qualcomm's ability to deliver advanced AI solutions that benefit a wide range of industries and consumers.

Silicon Valley

Qualcomm acquires generative AI division of Vietnamese startup VinAI | TechCrunch

Qualcomm's acquisition of VinAI's generative AI division emphasizes its commitment to advancing AI technology.

#apple

Apple

Speedtest report: Apple C1 beats the Qualcomm modem when network speeds are low

Apple's C1 modem outperforms Qualcomm's in slow network conditions despite Qualcomm's higher top speeds.

The iPhone 16e shows stronger performance than the iPhone 16 in areas of poor connectivity.

Apple to integrate its in-house modem into its main chipsets, but it won't be soon

Apple's new iPhone 16e features an in-house C1 modem, which is efficient but has performance limitations prompting future development plans.

Apple

Speedtest report: Apple C1 beats the Qualcomm modem when network speeds are low

Apple to integrate its in-house modem into its main chipsets, but it won't be soon

Apple's new iPhone 16e features an in-house C1 modem, which is efficient but has performance limitations prompting future development plans.

more#apple

fromTelecompetitor

T-Mobile Reaches 6.3 Gbps Download Speed

T-Mobile's recent trials showcased speeds of 6.3 Gbps with the Samsung Galaxy S25 and 4.3 Gbps under real-world conditions, leveraging Qualcomm's advanced 5G modems.

Gadgets

New Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 will power handheld consoles, features Lumen and ray tracing support

Qualcomm's Snapdragon G-series chips have been significantly upgraded, improving performance and graphics for handheld gaming consoles.

fromEngadget

Next-gen Snapdragon G Series chips will power handhelds from Ayaneo, OneXSugar and Retroid Pocket

Qualcomm's new processors significantly enhance portable gaming performance, with major partners debuting innovative hardware.

Exciting advancements in mobile gaming processors set the stage for next-gen handheld consoles.

The OneXSugar asks: what if Nintendo Switch could transform into Nintendo DS?

Qualcomm's Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 chips power innovative handhelds, notably the OneXPlayer OneXSugar with transforming screens and gamepads.

Epic is bringing Fortnite to Arm-based Windows systems

Fortnite will support Arm-based Windows PCs through collaboration between Epic Games and Qualcomm.

Video games

Fortnite is coming to Windows on Arm

Fortnite will be available on Windows with Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, thanks to new Easy Anti-Cheat support.

Video games

fromEngadget

Epic is bringing Fortnite to Arm-based Windows systems

Fortnite will support Arm-based Windows PCs through collaboration between Epic Games and Qualcomm.

Video games

Fortnite is coming to Windows on Arm

Fortnite will be available on Windows with Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, thanks to new Easy Anti-Cheat support.

more#fortnite

New leak brings more details about the iQOO Z10 series including the launch timeline

The iQOO Z10 series, including the Z10 Turbo and Turbo Pro, will feature advanced processing chips from MediaTek and Qualcomm, along with high-capacity batteries.

Mobile UX

Qualcomm swoops for Edge Impulse to bolster AI and IoT capabilities | Computer Weekly

Qualcomm's acquisition of Edge Impulse aims to strengthen its AI and IoT capabilities for developers.

Realme P3 5G and P3 Ultra launch date confirmed

Realme has confirmed the launch date of its first Ultra phone, the P3 Ultra, alongside the P3 5G and Buds T200 Lite, set for March 19 in India.

Gadgets

Your Android phone will run Debian Linux soon (like some Pixels already can)

Google has introduced a native Linux Terminal for Pixel devices running Android 15, allowing for expanded computing capabilities on smartphones.

fromArs Technica

Qualcomm and Google team up to offer 8 years of Android updates

Qualcomm and Google extend Android device support to eight years, enhancing longevity for users.

fromZDNET

Your Android phone will run Debian Linux soon (like some Pixels already can)

Google has introduced a native Linux Terminal for Pixel devices running Android 15, allowing for expanded computing capabilities on smartphones.

fromArs Technica

Qualcomm and Google team up to offer 8 years of Android updates

Qualcomm and Google extend Android device support to eight years, enhancing longevity for users.

more#google

Nothing Phone (3a) series at MWC 2025, chipset and design confirmed once again

Nothing's co-founder Akis Evangelidis emphasized potential significant upgrades in the camera department, which could elevate the Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro in a competitive market.

Gadgets

vivo V50 Lite surfaces in the Google Play Console, here's what it looks like

The V50 Lite smartphone is set to release soon, featuring a 6,500 mAh battery and Snapdragon 680.

Dragonwing take flight to boost Qualcomm industrial, embedded IoT offer | Computer Weekly

Qualcomm launches the Dragonwing brand to enhance its focus on industrial IoT and networking solutions, emphasizing its growth strategy.

Qualcomm partners with Croma to launch its first Snapdragon Experience Zone in India

Qualcomm opens its first Snapdragon Experience Zone in India in collaboration with Croma to showcase Snapdragon-powered devices.

Manchester United

Honor brings old Manchester United photos back to life with AI upscaling

The Honor Magic7 Pro's AI features significantly enhance photography by reviving older images, showcasing notable moments from history.

Honor 400 Lite appears on Google Play console

Honor is set to unveil the 400 series smartphones with new features and advanced chipsets in May.

Miscellaneous

Intel may be split up by Broadcom, TSMC in US-backed deal

Intel's future is uncertain amid leadership changes and potential acquisition talks, raising questions about its operational integrity.

Nothing Phone (3a) series will use Snapdragon chipsets

Nothing's Phone (3a) series will feature Snapdragon chipsets, moving from MediaTek in previous models.

Arm ends legal efforts to terminate Qualcomm's license

The ongoing partnership with Qualcomm allows them to continue developing Arm-compatible chips, essential for their Snapdragon series and enhancing overall market competitiveness.

Tech industry

Microsoft's new Surface PCs offer Intel Inside for $400 more

Businesses looking to purchase new Surface devices must choose between pricier Intel options or more affordable Qualcomm processors, impacting their technology investment strategies.

Tech industry

fromAxios

6 months ago

Samsung tops U.S. patents as Chinese firms rise

TSMC surpassed Qualcomm in patent rankings, indicating its advancing role in technology.

The total number of patents granted in the US rose for the first time in four years.

6 months ago

Qualcomm targets $600 Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon X chip

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X offers powerful, budget-friendly PCs aimed at students and freelancers, with enhanced performance and efficiency for Windows Copilot+ systems.

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