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Android Authority | Qualcomm
2d ago
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Qualcomm just announced the Snapdragon X Plus processor, an Arm-based processor made for laptops.
This is a watered-down version of the already announced Snapdragon X Elite.
Both chips will be used in Windows on Arm laptops, which are slated to launch in the next few weeks.
In October 2023, Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon X series and its first entry: the Snapdragon X Elite. Although we have yet to see a commercial Windows on Arm laptop that includes this chip, Qualcomm is launching another entry in the Snapdragon X family today with the Snapdra ..read more
Android Authority | Qualcomm
2d ago
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A reliable tipster has revealed a list of three phones that could be first to market with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.
Xiaomi is said to be the first brand to debut the new chipset on the Xiaomi 15 series.
Qualcomm has already confirmed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will launch in October.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is still reigning supreme as far as flagship Android smartphone chips go, but we’re now hearing about the first set of handsets to sport the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 ..read more
Android Authority | Qualcomm
1M ago
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The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is Qualcomm’s most cutting-edge smartphone processor in 2024, powering phones like the Galaxy S24 series and many more. However, the company has just launched the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.
This latest chipset is still positioned as a flagship-tier processor, but how does it differ from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3? Here’s everything you need to know ..read more
Android Authority | Qualcomm
1M ago
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Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 processor for smartphones.
This chip is the latest in its mid-range Snapdragon 7 series.
OnePlus, Realme, and Sharp are among the brands confirmed to launch a phone with this SoC.
Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 earlier this week, and this chip is meant for affordable flagship phones. Now, the company has announced the Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3, which is targeting mid-range phones.
Much like the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, the Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 is built on a 4nm TSMC process and brings a flagship-grade ..read more
Android Authority | Qualcomm
1M ago
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Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor for smartphones.
This chipset features the same CPU tech as the top-shelf Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, but uses last year’s flagship GPU.
Phones with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 are expected to launch later this month.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is one of the most cutting-edge smartphone processors on the market today. What if you want this experience in a cheaper package? Well, that’s where the newly announced Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 comes in.
This new Snapdragon processor is still a flagship-tier chipset, and it act ..read more
Android Authority | Qualcomm
2M ago
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A Qualcomm executive has revealed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset is coming in October.
The executive also reiterated that it would offer a custom Oryon CPU.
Qualcomm has already confirmed a key detail about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, and an executive has now revealed a launch window for the new smartphone chipset.
Qualcomm chief marketing officer Don McGuire posted a video to X (spotted by FoneArena), confirming that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 was coming in October at the Snapdragon Summit ..read more
Android Authority | Qualcomm
2M ago
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon X80 modem.
The new modem is expected to appear inside the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset.
Qualcomm is the leader of the pack as far as smartphone connectivity is concerned, with its modems used in its own flagship processors and in Apple’s iPhones. Now, the company has announced the Snapdragon X80 modem at MWC 2024.
Qualcomm says the X80 modem supports 3GPP Release 17 and is Release 18 “ready.” It also features a number of firsts compared to the X75 modem seen in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset ..read more
Android Authority | Qualcomm
2M ago
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Qualcomm has revealed the FastConnect 7900 connectivity suite.
This wireless platform is expected to land on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor.
The suite has integrated UWB connectivity, so all Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 phones will have UWB hardware.
Qualcomm just announced the X80 modem at MWC 2024, but it also had more up its sleeve as it revealed the FastConnect 7900 connectivity suite.
This is the latest generation of the company’s branded wireless connectivity suite seen in its higher-end mobile chipsets, and we’re expecting this to power non-cellular connectivit ..read more
Android Authority | Qualcomm
2M ago
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Qualcomm has announced the Qualcomm AI Hub for developers.
It allows developers to quickly implement AI models in their apps.
The company says that these optimized models should work on non-Snapdragon devices too, with some caveats.
AI has been a fixture on smartphones for years now, but generative AI is a relatively new phenomenon in this space. Now, Qualcomm has announced the Qualcomm AI Hub to help developers quickly implement AI and generative AI features in their apps.
The company says this is effectively a central location for app developers ..read more
Android Authority | Qualcomm
2M ago
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A new leak has shed light on the SoC configuration of what is expected to be the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.
According to information from this leak, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 could be placed between the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 2.
Qualcomm switched to a clean naming scheme a few years ago, using numbers like 4, 6, 7, and 8 to indicate the positioning of the SoC lineup and a generational suffix to indicate yearly releases. This clean naming scheme worked for a while, but the company is back on track to cluttering it with more confus ..read more