Qualcomm’s Snapdragon is no longer just a processor — now it’s a ‘platform’
Qualcomm wants to put a bigger emphasis on the Snapdragon SoC, and as such as announced that the Snapdragon is not longer just a processor.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 will definitely run Windows 10 later in 2017
Qualcomm has provided some additional details on the upcoming Windows 10 support for its ARM processors, starting with the Snapdragon 835.
Qualcomm and TomTom sync up on mapping for self-driving cars
Qualcomm has announced a partnership with TomTom, the navigation company, to provide autonomous cars with the best map data around.
Qualcomm's VR developer kit specs blow Vive and Rift out of the water
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 VR developer kit can track your hands, eyes, and body, offering true freedom of movement in virtual reality.
Sprint will demonstrate super-fast wireless at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
Sprint's teaming up with Ericsson to demonstrate a gigabit-speed wireless network. It's a precursor for the carrier's 5G ambitions.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 first Android Things-enabled chip to support LTE
Qualcomm has announced that the Snapdragon 210 will soon support Android Things, making it the first chip to support the OS with LTE.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 will bring 1.2Gbps LTE download speeds to phones
Qualcomm has taken the wraps off of the Snapdragon X20, its fastest LTE modem to date. In fact, the modem offers download speeds of 1.2Gbps.
Xiaomi is making its own mobile processor, and it’ll be revealed on February 28
Xiaomi is following Samsung, Apple, and Huawei's footsteps in breaking away from Qualcomm by developing its own mobile processors.
A Samsung smartphone with a MediaTek processor has emerged online
A Samsung device has emerged online with the model number SM-G615F. It boasts a MediaTek processor, but its release date is a mystery.
HTC: Phones featuring the Snapdragon 835 processor won’t be launched at MWC
According to HTC, MWC this year might not be as exciting as we might have hoped -- that's because the Snapdragon 835 won't show up.
Federal Trade Commission hits Qualcomm with a lawsuit over its licensing practices
The FTC has sued Qualcomm, alleging that the company is abusing its dominance in the mobile industry by charging extra fees for patent use.
Expect more smartwatches and wearables this year, Qualcomm executive says
Qualcomm's wearables business lead doesn't buy the assessment that smartwatches are in decline. In fact, he's more optimistic than ever.
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 835 is tailor-made for VR and superfast charging
Qualcomm announced its latest generation of mobile chips -- the Snapdragon 835. It is dramatically faster and more power efficient than its predecessor.
Google Tango-enabled Asus Zenfone AR accidently leaked by Qualcomm
Qualcomm has published a blog post detailing the upcoming Asus Zenfone AR a few days before the device was supposed to be unveiled.
Not so happy holidays for Qualcomm — chipmaker fined $854 million in S. Korea
Google's not the only tech giant accused of violating antitrust laws. Now, chipmaker Qualcomm is in hot water, too, and facing an $854 million fine.
Supply channels hint that ARM-based Windows 10 machines are due in 2017
According to industry supply channels, a number of companies are planning to create ARM-based notebooks and tablets running Windows 10 in late 2017.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors now fully support Windows 10
Microsoft and Qualcomm said this week that cellular-enabled PCs with Snapdragon processors will arrive next year using the full-blown version of Windows 10.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 specs leaked, rumored octa-core design
On Tuesday, some questionable information leaked from a Chinese website that allegedly provides new information on Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 835 SoC.
Have an iPhone 7 from Verizon? Apple may be throttling your speeds
iPhone 7 devices using Verizon should be faster than those on AT&T's network, but researchers have found that they perform more or less the same.
Chipmaker Qualcomm spends $39 billion to buy NXP Semiconductor
Chipmaker Qualcomm has agreed to acquire NXP Semiconductor, a fabricator specializing in automotive and analog silicon, for $39 billion.
Qualcomm takes its patent battle against Meizu to the U.S., Germany, and France
Mobile processor maker Qualcomm will no longer keep its patent battle with Meizu in China, as the company filed actions in the U.S., France, and Germany.
A new mobile VR solution is coming to town: LeEco’s ExploreVR headset
During LeEco's press conference, the company revealed its intention in bringing its ExploreVR headset to the U.S. It will be compatible with ecophones.
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon processors, gigabit modem, camera platform
Qualcomm took the wraps off a bevy of new products: the Snapdragon 653, 626, and 427. It also unveiled gigabit modem and connected camera platform.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 600E and 410E processors are bound for IoT products
Venerable chipmaker Qualcomm has unveiled two new processors bound for IoT products: the Snapdragon 600E and 410E. They speak to the firm's ambitions.
Qualcomm's Clear Sight uses dual cameras to deliver improved clarity, contrast
Qualcomm's new Clear Sight platform leverages dual cameras in supported phones to deliver pics with improved contrast, clarity, and sharpness.
AT&T and Qualcomm want to connect commercial drones to cell networks
AT&T and Qualcomm are currently looking into allowing drones to connect to cell towers to enable long-distance, beyond-line-of-sight flight.
Hands on: Qualcomm Snapdragon VR820
Qualcomm, known for designing the chips that power phones and tablets, is getting into the VR game. Its Snapdragon VR820 reference platform is a little rough around the edges, but demonstrates revolutionary new tech.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon VR820 shows how fast VR headsets are evolving
Qualcomm is looking to provide not you and us, but the world of OEMs with their own VR starting point with the brand new Snapdragon VR820.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 will be the ‘processor of choice’ this fall
Qualcomm has offered more details about its upcoming processor, the Snapdragon 821. It offers a 10-percent performance increase over the Snapdragon 820.
Internet on the go: Tesla equipping new vehicles with Wi-Fi hot spot chips
Tesla filed with the FCC to install Wi-Fi hot spot chips and modules in new vehicles starting after the first quarter 2016.
Qualcomm faces a potential $900 million fine in South Korea over unfair market practices
Processor manufacturer Qualcomm may face up to a $900 million fine in South Korea, with the country's FTC accusing it of abusing its power as market leader.