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.....»»
Kuo: Apple’s 5G modems to ‘grow rapidly’ in coming years to replace Qualcomm
Apple’s years-long effort to replace Qualcomm’s 5G modems with its own chips is nearing an end. Previously, Ming-Chi Kuo has indicated Apple’s first in-house 5G modems will debut in select 2025 iPhones. Today, he shares his expectation for Appl.....»»
Why are black holes stable against their own gravity?
Neutron stars are timelike matter with a maximum mass of about 2.34 solar masses in quantum chromodynamics (the strong color force). Black holes are spacelike matter that have no maximum mass, but a minimum mass of 2.35 solar masses. Indeed, black ho.....»»
The Dell XPS 13 with Snapdragon X Elite is $300 off today
The Dell XPS 13 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite X processor and 16GB of RAM is on sale for $1,000 following a $300 discount from Dell, but you have to hurry!.....»»
Could we See Cheaper Laptops with Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon X Chip?
Qualcomm wants to focus on affordability without sacrificing performance. The post Could we See Cheaper Laptops with Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon X Chip? appeared first on Phandroid. It’s IFA 2024 again, and as such we’re se.....»»
Qualcomm’s new 8-core Snapdragon chip is aimed at cheaper Arm Windows PCs
Windows-on-Arm has gotten better, but we're still waiting for good budget PCs. Enlarge (credit: Qualcomm) Windows-on-Arm is finally just about good enough to serve as your main PC, thanks to a combination of long-awaited.....»»
Qualcomm’s Newest “Budget” Chipset is Here, sans Announcement
It's a modest upgrade. The post Qualcomm’s Newest “Budget” Chipset is Here, sans Announcement appeared first on Phandroid. Chip manufacturer Qualcomm apparently expanded its budget chipset lineup over the weekend with the.....»»
Samsung Galaxy S25 could be a pure Qualcomm affair
Good news, according to the latest rumors, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series is expected to return to being all Qualcomm. The post Samsung Galaxy S25 could be a pure Qualcomm affair appeared first on Phandroid. For years, Samsung has practiced.....»»
Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9 review: a bare-bones soundbar with brilliant sound
Sony's newest flagship soundbar can produce impressive sound for movies and shows, but its lack of extra features makes us question its high price......»»
Samsung and Qualcomm Want to Go All-in on In-Vehicle Infotainment Tech
Samsung also announced that it is working on its next-generation automotive LPDDR5. The post Samsung and Qualcomm Want to Go All-in on In-Vehicle Infotainment Tech appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung recently announced that it will be tea.....»»
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE for US will pack Exynos chipset
If you were hoping that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 FE for the US market would use a Qualcomm chipset, it might end up with Exynos. The post Samsung Galaxy S24 FE for US will pack Exynos chipset appeared first on Phandroid. Thanks to a.....»»
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Blends Performance with Affordability
Xiaomi will be the first brand to use the chip in an upcoming phone. The post Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Blends Performance with Affordability appeared first on Phandroid. Qualcomm’s continued expansion of its Snapdragon se.....»»
Corrected sunspot records show the Maunder minimum did not end abruptly
How accurate are past records of sunspots? In a new study published in The Astrophysical Journal, a team of multinational researchers examined the historical record and found that after the unusual period of almost no sunspots, a period called the Ma.....»»
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 spec sheets leaked
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will launch later this year, but the spec sheets of the chipset have since leaked. The post Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 spec sheets leaked appeared first on Phandroid. Qualcomm has pretty much confirmed that the Snap.....»»
This new Snapdragon chip will transform AI on cheaper phones
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 puts the emphasis on AI performance and better efficiency, and it will be available in a new phone very soon......»»
Your 10-year-old graphics card can run Dragon Age: The Veilguard
2014's Nvidia GTX 970 is still a "minimum requirements" workhorse. Enlarge / At this rate, it might be the only graphics card you'll ever need? When Dragon Age: Inquisition came out nearly 10 years ago, PC players could.....»»
An Apple modem to replace Qualcomm chip isn’t just about saving money
The project to replace Qualcomm’s radio chip with an Apple modem is taking a huge amount of time and effort, and some have questioned whether that investment makes sense just to save a few dollars on the cost of an iPhone. The question becomes e.....»»
Bought too much toilet paper before that winter storm? Here"s why
Last month, as Typhoon Gaemi edged closer to Taiwan's shores, Cony Ho shook his head in dismay as he read the same familiar headlines: "Supermarket shelves left bare as typhoon approaches." "Ahead of Gaemi's landfall, customers buy up milk, instant n.....»»
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 benchmarks will blow the competition out of the water!
According to benchmarks of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, it looks like it is going to be one super powerful chipset! The post Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 benchmarks will blow the competition out of the water! appeared first on Phandroid. Qualcom.....»»
This Copilot+ PC from HP is $300 off, but not for long
Opting for Snapdragon tech over Intel and AMD CPUs, the powerful HP OmniBook X is an awesome Windows laptop, and it’s $300 off at Best Buy today!.....»»
What is aptX? Cutting through the clutter of Qualcomm’s Bluetooth codecs
The world of Bluetooth codecs can be a swamp of confusing technical jargon, especially when it comes to Qualcomm's aptX family. Here's what you need to know......»»