Qualcomm does the bare minimum for the new Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC
Five percent faster peak CPU clock and ambiguous AI improvements launch a new SKU. Enlarge (credit: Qualcomm) Qualcomm has announced the mid-cycle update to the Snapdragon 888, the Snapdragon 888 Plus. As usual, this is the exact same chip as.....»»
Qualcomm’s latest CPU for PCs beats Apple’s M1 and catches up with M2
Apple has been doing a great job with its Apple Silicon “M” chips for computers, as they deliver more performance without consuming too much power. On the other side, Qualcomm and Microsoft have been trying to develop a competitor to the Apple Si.....»»
Snapdragon Seamless is Qualcomm’s answer to the Apple ecosystem
Qualcomm has announced Snapdragon Seamless, a new technology that will help link up different Qualcomm devices together. The post Snapdragon Seamless is Qualcomm’s answer to the Apple ecosystem appeared first on Phandroid. One of the adv.....»»
Snapdragon X Elite could be a game changer for Windows PCs
Qualcomm has announced its latest ARM-based chipset for Windows PC - the Snapdragon X Elite. The post Snapdragon X Elite could be a game changer for Windows PCs appeared first on Phandroid. While Apple’s shift from Intel’s x86 processo.....»»
New Qualcomm S7 and S7 Pro Gen 1 Sound takes wireless audio to the next level
Qualcomm has unveiled its new S7 and S7 Pro Gen 1 Sound platforms that will make future headphones and earbuds sound even better than ever. The post New Qualcomm S7 and S7 Pro Gen 1 Sound takes wireless audio to the next level appeared first on Phand.....»»
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 ushers in a new standard for performance and mobile AI
Qualcomm has officially taken the wraps off its latest mobile chipset - the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 - with a bunch of improvements across the board that should make 2024’s flagships extremely powerful. The post Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 ushers in a new standar.....»»
Xiaomi 14 will be the first phone to use Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
During the Snapdragon Summit, Xiaomi made a surprise announcement where they revealed that the Xiaomi 14 will be the first smartphone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The post Xiaomi 14 will be the first phone to use Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 a.....»»
iQOO 12 could launch next month with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in tow
iQOO is rumored to launch its next flagship phone in November and it will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The post iQOO 12 could launch next month with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in tow appeared first on Phandroid. Xiaomi has recently conf.....»»
Qualcomm’s new Wi-Fi chips are poised to revolutionize wireless audio
Qualcomm's latest chips for wireless earbuds and headphones add Wi-Fi connectivity, expanding wireless range and vastly increasing bandwidth......»»
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite looks like the Windows world’s answer to Apple Silicon
Snapdragon X Elite PCs should begin to arrive in mid-2024, but obstacles remain. Enlarge / Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite could be the first Arm chip that can do for PCs what Apple Silicon did for Macs. (credit: Qualcomm).....»»
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 promises 30 percent faster CPU
Qualcomm's new chip has an X4 ARM Cortex CPU, typical yearly performance claims. Enlarge (credit: Qualcomm) Qualcomm's Nuvia-designed Arm chip for PCs is easily the company's most exciting announcement today, but it als.....»»
Qualcomm is bringing Wi-Fi and lossless hi-res audio to wireless earbuds
Qualcomm's latest chips for wireless earbuds and headphones add Wi-Fi connectivity, expanding wireless range and vastly increasing bandwidth......»»
Qualcomm says its new chips are 4.5 times faster at AI than rivals
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon processors bring fast generative AI to laptops and phones while keeping your data private and saving power......»»
Your next Android phone could have one of the iPhone’s best features
Seamless integration between Apple products has long been one of the iPhone's greatest strengths. Now, Qualcomm is hoping to bring this to multiple platforms......»»
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is here, and it’s a big deal for Android phones
Qualcomm just announced its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip for Android phones. From new AI tools to gaming upgrades, it looks like a big deal......»»
Qualcomm says Oryon chips are faster than Macs’, but we’ve been here before
Qualcomm finally debuted its first Oryon chip for Windows laptops after two years of waiting, but we've been down this road before......»»
Qualcomm Teams up with Google for RISC-V Powered Wearable System
Qualcomm plans to commercialize RISC-V based wearables worldwide. The post Qualcomm Teams up with Google for RISC-V Powered Wearable System appeared first on Phandroid. Wear OS fans, rejoice – Qualcomm recently announced that it̵.....»»
Qualcomm announces first-ever mass-market RISC-V Android SoC
Qualcomm and Google project will enable more RISC-V Android devices in the future. Enlarge (credit: Qualcomm) The Android ecosystem is hurtling toward a RISC-V future. The puzzle pieces for the up-and-coming CPU architec.....»»
Google and Qualcomm are changing Wear OS smartwatches forever
Google and Qualcomm have joined to build Wear OS around the RISC-V open source ecosystem. It offers hope for better smartwatches......»»
Increasing minimum wage has positive effects on employment, says study
In labor markets where employers have more control over wages, increasing the minimum wage often results in a rise in employment, according to a new study coauthored by Ioana Marinescu, an associate professor at Penn's School of Social Policy & Pract.....»»
Qualcomm to Lay Off Over 1,200 Employees
The company is the latest in a long line of big corporations that have laid off a sizeable number of employees. The post Qualcomm to Lay Off Over 1,200 Employees appeared first on Phandroid. If there’s anything we’ve learned in.....»»