Why Microsoft’s moonshot attempt to support ARM could finally work this time
Microsoft is putting the fate of ARM-based chips in the hands of Windows 10 developers, which is critical to the success and catching up to Apple's M1 chip.
Honor and Qualcomm deal signals a new beginning for Honor, and new phones for us
Newly independent phone maker Honor has struck a deal with Qualcomm, and confirmed the future Honor 50 and Honor Magic phones will use its processors.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G brings premium features to a cheaper chip
Qualcomm has announced yet another 7-series chip, in the form of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. The chipset offers a triple ISP, improved performance, and more.
Adobe Photoshop now runs natively on Windows on ARM, catching up to Apple’s M1
Adobe's Photoshop software now runs natively on Windows 10 PCs like the Surface Pro X that are powered by ARM-based architecture.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G brings a performance boost to midrange phones
Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 780G processor, which is built to bring a performance boost and more premium features to the 7-series of processors.
The car of the future? Qualcomm unveils 4th-gen Snapdragon auto platform
Qualcomm unveiled the fourth generation of its is Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit platform, a plug-and-play way to bring modern computing into an ordinary car.
Qualcomm’s ‘new’ Snapdragon 870 is basically just a Snapdragon 865+
Qualcomm has announced a new chipset -- the Snapdragon 870. Despite the new name, however, the chipset is essentially identical to the Snapdragon 865+.
Qualcomm’s long-awaited second-gen 3D Sonic fingerprint sensor is 50% faster
Qualcomm has announced a new, second-generation 3D Sonic fingerprint sensor, which it says is 77% larger and 50% faster. The sensor will debut in early 2021.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 finally brings 5G to budget phones
Qualcomm is making 5G even more accessible, and to that end has launched the Snapdragon 480. The new chipset is likely to feature in low-end phones in 2021.
CES 2021 and cars: What we expect in autonomous cars, EVs, and more
With some of the biggest tech companies dipping their toes into the automotive world, what will we see at CES 2021? Here are a few educated guesses at what to watch out for.
Google and Qualcomm are making Android updates faster, supporting them longer
Google and Qualcomm are making Android updates a whole lot easier for device manufacturers. Devices will now get chipset-level updates for four years.
Five reasons to be excited about the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Qualcomm's next-generation chip, the Snapdragon 888, is here. From performance gains to better 5G support, here's everything you need to know.
A deep dive into the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888’s photo-processing tech
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 offers a step up in image-processing tech over previous-generation chipsets. Here's what's new in the Snapdragon 888.
Samsung notably missing from list of companies set to use the Snapdragon 888
Qualcomm has announced that its next chipset is called the Snapdragon 888, but Samsung was strangely absent from its list of companies using the new chip.
Measuring microns: The quest to build a better GPS
Existing GPS systems simply aren't precise enough for certain applications, so companies like John Deere and Qualcomm are building something better
Qualcomm will be allowed to sell 4G chips to Huawei despite ban
Qualcomm will be allowed to sell chips to Huawei, having been granted an exception from the U.S.'s ban on trade with the Chinese company.
Qualcomm makes strides in 5G network development: Here’s what it means for you
Qualcomm has made a few announcements related to the development of 5G — including that it has achieved a faster peak speed. Here's what that means for you.
The Snapdragon 750G is Qualcomm’s latest 5G-enabled chipset for midtier phones
Qualcomm has taken the wraps off of the Snapdragon 750G chipset, which brings 5G support and improved performance over the previous-generation Snapdragon 730G.
The most influential Hispanic leaders in technology
As part of our ongoing coverage of Hispanic Heritage Month 2020, Digital Trends compiles a list every year of the most influential Hispanic leaders in the technology industry.
Acer’s 5G Spin 7 is the world’s first laptop powered by the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2
Acer's Spin 7 will be the first laptop to launch with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform. The convertible notebook also includes a stylus.
Qualcomm is bringing 5G chipsets to ultra-low-cost smartphones
Qualcomm has announced its plans to bring 5G support to 4-series chips, meaning that ultra-low-cost phones with 5G support should soon be available.
Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2: Qualcomm’s second attempt at outmuscling Intel on PCs
Qualcomm is launching an even faster ARM-based Snapdragon 8cx processors for Windows PCs as it tries to win the desktop race against Intel.
Qualcomm’s latest chips aim to radically improve noise cancellation
Active noise cancellation can be a big plus for true wireless earbuds, but getting it to work requires a perfect fit. Qualcomm's new tech reduces that need.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G brings improved performance to the premium midrange
Qualcomm has taken the wraps off of the new Snapdragon 732G, which is aimed at bringing improved performance to the premium midrange market segment.
Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 5.0 tops off your phone to 50 percent in just 5 minutes
Qualcomm has announced the new Quick Charge 5.0 standard, which can charge your phone to a massive 50 percent in only five minutes, or to full in 15 minutes.
You can now buy the Lenovo Flex 5G, the first 5G laptop
Lenovo is releasing the Flex 5G today, bringing the world's first laptop with 5G connectivity.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus turns smartphone performance up to 11
Qualcomm launched a new version of the Snapdragon 865, the Snapdragon 865 Plus. The chipset brings a performance boost to gaming and other flagship phones.
New Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 chip means 5G phones will get much cheaper
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 690 processor will bring 5G to phones that may cost less than $400 when it launches later this year. Here's what the chip's all about.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 690 processor brings 5G to midrange phones
Qualcomm has announced the new Snapdragon 690, which is the first 6-series chip to offer 5G support. The chip also offers a 20% performance boost and 4K HDR.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 768G will boost game performance, offer updatable drivers
Qualcomm has announced the new Snapdragon 768G mobile platform, building on the Snapdragon 765G and adding better performance and more gaming features.
All-day battery life and ANC are about to become standard true wireless features
Qualcomm has good news for those who wish things like all-day battery life and noise cancellation were available on affordably-priced true wireless earbuds.
Qualcomm’s new headset design shows off the XR2 VR platform
Qualcomm launched the XR2 platform in December, but now it's unveiling a reference design based on the platform. The design features 5G and two 2K displays.
Over 70 5G-enabled phones featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 are in the works
According to Qualcomm, over 70 5G-enabled phones powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 are in the works, including unannounced phones like the Black Shark 3.
What to expect from smartphone makers now that MWC 2020 is canceled
Mobile World Congress 2020 was canceled due to fears about the coronavirus. Here's the latest on where manufacturers will now show off their latest devices.