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.....»»
Report shows Snapdragon X market share is staggeringly low
According to the figures, it seems that only a fraction of benchmark submissions come from Qualcomm Snapdragon X PCs. The post Report shows Snapdragon X market share is staggeringly low appeared first on Phandroid. Last year, Qualcomm unve.....»»
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X has a long road ahead of it
According to the figures, it seems that only a fraction of benchmark submissions come from Qualcomm Snapdragon X PCs. The post The Qualcomm Snapdragon X has a long road ahead of it appeared first on Phandroid. Last year, Qualcomm unveiled.....»»
The new Surface Laptop beats the MacBook Air in every way but one
The new Microsoft Surface Laptop with its Qualcomm Snapdragon X chipset represents a stronger competitor to the Apple MacBook Air M3 than ever......»»
Microsoft Surface ARM laptops mostly beat MacBook Air, but not MacBook Pro
Microsoft Surface ARM laptops powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 chip claim to match or beat Apple Silicon machines. Tests show that they (mostly) beat the MacBook Air, but not last year’s MacBook Pro models. Comparativ.....»»
Notepad’s spellcheck and autocorrect are rolling out to everybody after 41 years
It's still bare-bones by most standards, but Notepad has evolved a lot recently. Testing spellcheck in the latest version of Windows Notepad......»»
Dell Copilot+ PCs and Snapdragon X processors are the ultimate power convergence
Dell Copilot+ PCs and Snapdragon X processors were like a match made in heaven with excellent performance, and great productivity support. Learn more......»»
Here’s how the M3 Pro compares to Snapdragon X Elite on battery life [Video]
Microsoft is using the new Snapdragon X Elite silicon in its latest Surface laptop (and 2-in-1) hardware. Now PhoneBuff is out with a battery test to see how the M3 Pro MacBook Pro performs against the Surface 7. more….....»»
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could be excellent for gaming
Additional details about the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 have been revealed suggesting it could be great for gaming. The post The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could be excellent for gaming appeared first on Phandroid. As fast and a.....»»
eBay"s 4th of July coupon knocks 20% off popular tech
Now through July 4th, save 20% on select tech at eBay, including Apple AirPods, MagSafe chargers, iPads and more, with the holiday coupon.Using promo code JULY4DEALS, shoppers can save 20% on qualifying items, with no minimum purchase required. The c.....»»
Move Over Snapdragon: MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300+ Aims for the Flagship Crown
The silicone wars continue. The post Move Over Snapdragon: MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300+ Aims for the Flagship Crown appeared first on Phandroid. MediaTek’s recent push towards stepping up its Dimensity chip offerings has resulted.....»»
Setting minimum targets for wildlife conservation excludes restoration and ecosystem management, researcher argues
Although the grizzly is featured prominently on the California state flag, the golden bear has been extinct in the wild since the 1920s......»»
Need a case for that expensive iPad Pro? Here are the best cases for protection, style, and more
Apple’s new M4 iPad Pro is the most expensive iPad ever made, so as beautiful as its ultra-thin and light design is, there’s a good chance you don’t want to risk using it case-free. Whether you’re looking for maximum or minimum protection.....»»
Can the new Surface Laptop really take down the M3 MacBook Air?
The new Microsoft Surface Laptop with its Qualcomm Snapdragon X chipset represents a stronger competitor to the Apple MacBook Air M3. But, is it strong enough?.....»»
Preteens use dating apps, and 1 in 4 are sexual minorities: Study
Though most online dating apps have a minimum age requirement of 18 years, a new study finds that a small number of 11–12 year-olds use them. Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) preteens are 13 times more likely to report engaging in online dating com.....»»
The upcoming Samsung foldables will only use Qualcomm chipsets
A recent report claims that Samsung will exclusively use Qualcomm chipsets for its Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 foldables. The post The upcoming Samsung foldables will only use Qualcomm chipsets appeared first on Phandroid. Last year, Samsun.....»»
$899 mini PC puts Snapdragon X Elite into a mini desktop for developers
Well-specced box includes the best Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD. Enlarge / The Qualcomm Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows fits a Snapdragon X Elite and 32GB of RAM into an $899 mini desktop. (credit: Qualcomm) Mi.....»»
Samsung expects to possibly catch up with last year’s iPhone by sometime next year
Samsung Electronics is set to mass-produce its 3nm Exynos application processors in the latter half of 2024, challenging Apple’s smartphone dominance, and pressuring TSMC and Qualcomm. more….....»»
ASUS Gets in on the Copilot+ Action with the Vivobook S 15
It's powered by the Snapdragon X Elite processor. The post ASUS Gets in on the Copilot+ Action with the Vivobook S 15 appeared first on Phandroid. Following Microsoft’s massive announcement of its new wave of Copilot+ software and Qu.....»»
Microsoft unveils Snapdragon X Elite powered Surface Pro
Microsoft announces its brand new Surface Pro, a computer that is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chipset. The post Microsoft unveils Snapdragon X Elite powered Surface Pro appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung recently announced.....»»
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 prices could force companies to seek alternatives
It seems that Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could be so expensive that it might force some companies to switch chipsets. The post Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 prices could force companies to seek alternatives appeared first on Phandroid. There was a r.....»»