Arm threatens to cancel Qualcomm’s chip design license
The legal dispute between Arm and Qualcomm is escalating, and Arm has just given a 60-day cancellation notice for Qualcomm's chip license.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite’s new name is a big deal. But does it really matter?
Qualcomm has revealed its new flagship smartphone chip, along with a new name. But in the end, does anyone care what it's called?
Qualcomm wants to power your next car with the Snapdragon Cockpit and Ride Elite platforms
Qualcomm is making deeper investments into the automotive industry through the new Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Snapdragon Ride Elite platforms.
Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: a huge leap forward
Qualcomm's new flagship for smartphones is the Snapdragon 8 Elite. So far, it seems to be a massive leap over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in every aspect.
Qualcomm counters Intel about its performance claims
Qualcomm isn't impressed by Intel's latest Lunar Lake chips, and has questioned some of its performance and battery life claims.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite is Qualcomm’s new smartphone chip, and it’s a big deal
Qualcomm has announced its new smartphone chip. No, it's not the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. It's the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and it sounds mighty impressive.
Qualcomm just squashed its own desktop ambitions
Just days after the first orders started arriving, Qualcomm abruptly canceled its mini PC with a Snapdragon X Elite chip inside.
AMD and Intel have formed a coalition to fight off Qualcomm
Although they'll remain rivals, AMD and Intel are joining efforts on x86 to fight off the threat that Arm poses to their business.
What is Snapdragon Sound? Qualcomm’s wireless audio brand fully explained
Bluetooth audio can be confusing at the best of times. Qualcomm hopes to simplify it with Snapdragon Sound. But does it actually make things easier?
It’s official — Intel now holds the Windows battery life crown
Several new chipsets have hit Windows laptops in the last few months, offering better performance and battery life. Which of them provides the best combination?
Qualcomm might be Intel’s savior after all
Qualcomm taking over Intel's PC client business could change the entire PC landscape.
Qualcomm is hitting Apple where it hurts the most
Qualcomm is already back with a new Snapdragon X CPU, and the chip massively undercuts the competition from Apple.
These new chips could be good news for Copilot+ PCs
Although Copilot+ PCs based on Arm appear to have had a rocky start, it seems we haven't seen everything yet.
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.
AptX Adaptive vs. aptX HD vs. LDAC: Which Bluetooth codec is the best?
If sound quality, latency, and battery power are important to you, here's what you need to know.
Laptops are compromising for AI, and we have nothing to show for it
Dedicated AI processors are now a mainstay in laptops, despite the fact that there isn't much of a use for them right now.
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.
Snapdragon X PCs may get even more enticing next year
Qualcomm has announced that its Snapdragon X chips will be coming to more affordable PCs next year, with prices as low as $700.
Qualcomm’s new smartphone chip will make cheap 5G phones better than ever
Qualcomm just announced a new smartphone chip. It's called the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2, and it should make 5G phones more accessible than ever before.
There’s an unheard-of processor inside this fun gaming phone
The Redmagic 9S Pro has a version of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 inside that we've never heard of before.
Copilot+ PCs are already selling well, but not because of AI
Well who'd have thought that people would care more about their laptop's battery than its ability to generate an image or some translated captions?
Android updates are about to get a lot easier
Android updates may get easier as soon as this year as Qualcomm prepares to announce code optimization to help reduce software fragmentation.
Samsung may do something unheard of with the Galaxy S25
A new rumor says Samsung could make a huge hardware change on its upcoming Galaxy S25 smartphone lineup.
Where’s the AI? Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs face a rough launch
Copilot+ has two main initiatives: Arm and AI. Unfortunately for Microsoft, both are facing serious problems.
3 important ways gaming on Arm PCs just got better
Arm PCs have yet to conquer consumers who use Windows for gaming, but Microsoft is confident in their potential.
Copilot+ laptops are ‘not usable’ in one key area, reviews say
Reviews for Copilot+ laptops packing the Snapdragon X Elite chip are here, and it's not all good news.
The best Copilot+ laptops that you can buy now
The Windows ecosystem just launched a bunch of zippy new laptops. Here are the best of them that we've seen so far.
No, an old iPhone won’t beat the Snapdragon X Elite
One Reddit user received a Snapdragon X Elite laptop early, and the initial benchmarks don't look promising.
The Xiaomi 15 could start a new generation of Android phones
The Xiaomi 15 may launch before the end of the year. When it arrives, it could be one of the first phones to include Qualcomm's next Snapdragon mobile chip.
PCs are about to be flooded with new chip competition
MediaTek is reportedly developing a new chip designed for Microsoft Windows that focuses on AI capabilities.
Microsoft is already backing down on its most controversial AI feature
Microsoft is making some big changes to its Recall feature in Copilot+ PCs, even before they've officially released.
The Mac vs. PC war just took an unexpected turn
Qualcomm has declared war on Apple with a simple 30-second video showing Justin Long betraying his once-beloved MacBook.
Qualcomm is invading PCs, and says it’s ‘not going anywhere’
Qualcomm is making it clear that the Snapdragon X Elite isn't just a flash in the pan in the world of PCs.
Android phones may be a lot more expensive in 2025. Here’s why
Smartphones could get a lot more expensive in 2025, and the fault might be with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. Here's what's going on.
This was the most momentous PC announcement in decades
The AI PC started as a nebulous idea, but with Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft is bringing it to fruition in a big way.
Whatever you do, don’t buy a Windows laptop right now
A major revolution in the world of Windows laptops is just around the corner, and it's worth waiting for.
Even the new mid-tier Snapdragon X Plus beats Apple’s M3
Qualcomm is expanding its PC portfolio with the new Snapdragon X Plus chip, which is 10% faster than the Apple M3, and 37% faster than Intel's Core Ultra CPUs.
Playing PC games on a Snapdragon X Elite laptop made me a believer
I played two PC games on a reference laptop with the Snapdragon X Elite chip, and I came away with my mind blown.