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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 render.

Qualcomm is about to make cheap Android phones better than ever

Qualcomm goes back to an old, but welcome playbook with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. It takes the best of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, but lowers the barrier for all.
A laptop and a camera on a table with a Qualcomm logo on the screen.

The upcoming Windows ARM laptops may have surprisingly powerful GPUs

Metavision camera sensor tech.

This smartphone camera sensor could make blurry photos a thing of the past

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 media asset.

Qualcomm wants to add these crazy AI tools to your Android phone

Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 Modem-RF chip.

Your next phone could get a huge 5G upgrade, thanks to AI

A person using the Generative AI wallpapers on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

The secret cost of adding AI to your smartphone

The OnePlus 12's camera module.

Something odd is going on with the OnePlus 12

A Qualcomm demo laptop with a slide showing performance comparisons.

Qualcomm claims its new chips are 21% faster than Apple’s M3

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 artwork.

Qualcomm’s newest chip will bring AI to cheaper Android phones

The Google Pixel 8's screen.

The iPhone’s futuristic satellite tech isn’t coming to Android any time soon

Two Qualcomm Snapdragon chips.

Snapdragon X Elite is a showstopper chip arriving at the worst possible time

A laptop and a camera on a table with a Qualcomm logo on the screen.

Hear me out — Windows on ARM could actually work this time

Qualcomm representative unveiling a new chipset.

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 Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip.

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.
Person holding phone showing Bluetooth pairing view Snapdragon Seamless.

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.
Two Qualcomm Snapdragon chips.

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.
Image of Qualcomm-branded earbuds with tiles for Qualcomm's S7 and S7 Pro Gen 1 sound platforms.

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.
Notifications shown on the Google Pixel Watch 2's screen.

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.
A Snapdragon 7C processor held between fingers.

Qualcomm finally has an answer for Apple’s M2 coming to PCs

Qualcomm has confirmed is 2024 PC chips will be called Snapdragon X, featuring the Oryon CPU.
Alan Truly holds a display model of Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip.

Meet the Qualcomm chips powering Meta’s Quest 3 headset

Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 and Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 bring game-changing performance, efficiency, and connectivity to VR headsets and AR glasses.
Hand holding phone in landscape orientation focusing on an illustrated scene of Chinese lanterns with Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 logo.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 brings faster 5G to budget phones

Qualcomm is upping its performance game with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 mobile platform — a new chip that promises to improve the next generation of budget phones.
An example of a Qualcomm S3 Gen 2 Sound Platform-equipped USB-C dongle.

Qualcomm promises sub-20-millisecond latency for Bluetooth audio

Gamers are soon going to have more options for wireless earbuds and headphones that can keep up with their favorite fast-action titles.
Qualcomm super resolution demo superimposed on a Microsoft Surface Pro 9.

Qualcomm claims its laptops destroy Intel chips in AI tasks

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8cs Gen 3 can significantly outpace low-power Intel laptop chips in AI processing tasks like Stable Diffusion.
Intel Core i5-12400F box sitting in front of a gaming PC.

Your next smartphone might have an Intel processor — seriously

Intel is one of the biggest names for laptop and desktop chips. Now, it's diving into the world of smartphone and tablet processors.
Hand holding up a smartphone against a city background with Qualcomm Snapdragon7+ Gen 2 logo.

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 is big news for cheap phones

Qualcomm has taken the wraps off its Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, designed to deliver powerful entertainment experiences to a broader range of smartphones.
Nothing Phone 1 Glyph Interface lights.

The Nothing Phone 2 just got a spec upgrade I can’t wait for

During MWC 2023, Carl Pei confirmed one of the internal specs for the Nothing Phone 2 — and it has me ecstatic.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X75.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X75 ushers in the next era of 5G connectivity

Qualcomm has taken the next big step into a more connected world with the Snapdragon X75, the first 5G Advanced modem chip that will power next-gen smartphones.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X35.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X35 will bring 5G to your next smartwatch

Qualcomm is delivering 5G to a whole new class of mobile devices with the Snapdragon X35, a new chip that bridges the gap between smartphones and IoT devices
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra on a desk.

This exclusive Snapdragon chip supercharges the Galaxy S23 in 4 big ways

Did you know the Galaxy S23 series uses an exclusive, custom version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip? Here's how it supercharges the phone's ability.
The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and the Montblanc Summit 5.

At CES 2023, it’s not the software that’s killing Android smartwatches

CES 2023 has revealed a few cool smartwatches, but none make use of the latest Qualcomm processor we know is waiting in the wings, and it's a serious problem.
Iridium Satellite constellation

Android phones are stealing (and beating) the iPhone 14’s best feature at CES 2023

Qualcomm announced Snapdragon Satellite, bringing global satellite connectivity to Android smartphones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 -- and not just in emergencies.
Surface Pro 9 5G front angled view showing display and Type Cover.

Why Windows on ARM still couldn’t catch up this year

Windows 11 on ARM has made some advances in performance and compatibility, but they're not enough. Windows on ARM remains an inferior platform.
Iqoo 11 held in a person's hand.

Using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 showed me that 2023 phones will be monsters

The Iqoo 11 has the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor inside, which will also power many major phones released in 2023. We put it to the test.
Man wearing KEF Mu7 wireless noise-canceling headphones.

AptX Adaptive vs. aptX HD vs. LDAC: Which Bluetooth codec is the best?

If you're shopping for new wireless earbuds or headphones, listen up: The codecs these devices support affect everything from sound quality to battery life.