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.
There’s an unexpected, new competitor in PC gaming
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chip was just benchmarked, and it looks like Apple, Intel, and AMD have a serious competitor coming right up.
Here’s proof that Snapdragon X Elite laptops can play hit games without issue
Qualcomm has showcased Baldur’s Gate 3 running at perfectly playable frame rates on a reference Snapdragon X Elite laptop
Next-gen wireless headphones will get lossless hi-res audio with a little help from Qualcomm
Qualcomm's latest wireless audio chips bring improved ANC and audio quality to headphones, earbuds, and speakers.
Qualcomm just made some bold claims about gaming on ARM PCs
Qualcomm teases that it managed to turn Arm CPUs into something that can run Windows games without a hitch.
Qualcomm’s newest chip will supercharge budget Android phones
In a bid to thwart the hot competition from MediaTek , Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 — mid-tier silicon with AI chops and notable upgrades.
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.
The upcoming Windows ARM laptops may have surprisingly powerful GPUs
Benchmarks performed by a YouTuber show that the Snapdragon X Elite packs a pretty powerful GPU.
This smartphone camera sensor could make blurry photos a thing of the past
There's no worse feeling than taking a great picture with your phone, only to realize it's a blurry mess. This company has big plans to stop that for good.
Qualcomm wants to add these crazy AI tools to your Android phone
At MWC 2024, Qualcomm showed off its latest advancements in generative AI for Android phones. And they look really impressive.
Your next phone could get a huge 5G upgrade, thanks to AI
Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X80 and FastConnect 7900 chips take 5G and Wi-Fi technology to new heights thanks to the power of AI.
The secret cost of adding AI to your smartphone
Smarptphone silicon is getting loaded with on-device AI. Google is offering AI to both Android and iOS users. Which model sticks, and can we escape the AI fee?
Something odd is going on with the OnePlus 12
The OnePlus 12 came out swinging and even fixed a notable flaw. But it entirely avoided what the Samsung Galaxy S24 embraced: the AI hype.
Qualcomm claims its new chips are 21% faster than Apple’s M3
Qualcomm has tested its Oyron CPU in the Snapdragon X Elite chip against Apple's M3 chip and claims that its new chip outperforms the latest ARM-architecture.
Qualcomm’s newest chip will bring AI to cheaper Android phones
Qualcomm's new midrange processor, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, will make its way to Android phones that will be announced toward the end of this year.
The iPhone’s futuristic satellite tech isn’t coming to Android any time soon
Qualcomm has killed an ambitious project that sought to bring Apple-like satellite connectivity feature to Android phones, but there's still some hope.
Snapdragon X Elite is a showstopper chip arriving at the worst possible time
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chip could finally challenge Intel and AMD with top performance and low power draw -- but is it arriving at exactly the wrong time?
Hear me out — Windows on ARM could actually work this time
A few important announcements this week have convinced me that Windows on ARM might finally happen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.