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No Separate Apps: The First AI-First Phone from OpenAI Will Pack a Chip Co-Engineered with Qualcomm and MediaTek
Hardware and Technologies April 27, 2026, 10:27 AM
The folks behind ChatGPT have changed their minds about burying smartphones. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, OpenAI is now co-designing its own processor with Qualcomm and MediaTek — for a phone that ditches traditional apps in favor of an always-on AI agent. -
Qualcomm Made A Step Forward In Games, But Two Steps Back In Smoothness. When Will ARM Catch Up To X86?
Hardware and Technologies April 8, 2026, 10:38 AM
Gaming on Snapdragon X2 Elite has finally stopped being a lottery: instead of half the games refusing to run, only three incompatible titles out of a dozen. Reviewers warn: average FPS is deceptive, and rare drivers plus drops in minimum frame rates turn ARM gaming into a nerve-wracking ordeal. -
Qualcomm ahead of schedule? Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme laptops hit retail, but benchmarks are still under embargo
Hardware and Technologies April 7, 2026, 05:35 PM
The first laptops powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme processors have hit retail shelves. No public reviews yet — nobody has tested real-world performance or battery life. -
Hardware and Technologies April 2, 2026, 11:17 AM
Every month, AnTuTu releases its list of the fastest Android smartphones, and March’s ranking turned out to be unexpectedly predictable. Out of ten flagships, nine run on Qualcomm chips — but there’s one catch: a MediaTek device somehow managed to squeeze into the top three. -
No More "Single Flagship SoC"? Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Pro Version to Get Different GPUs and Memory
Hardware and Technologies March 25, 2026, 12:56 PM
Qualcomm hasn’t officially announced the launch date yet, but the web is already debating just how different the two versions of the upcoming flagship chip will be. According to insiders, the company is preparing not just a generational shift, but essentially a split of the lineup into a standard and a Pro model. -
Hardware and Technologies March 3, 2026, 10:32 AM
At MWC 2026, Qualcomm did its usual thing and unveiled new chips for wireless connectivity. This time around, it's the X105 5G modem, which is built to hold a signal where you'd usually lose it, and the FastConnect 8800 adapter packing Wi-Fi 8 and Bluetooth 7.0. They also took the opportunity to remind us when we can actually expect 6G. -
Snapdragon Wear Elite Announced: A 3nm Chip for Wearables with Dual NPUs and a Modest Power Appetite
Hardware and Technologies March 2, 2026, 06:44 PM
Qualcomm has expanded its Elite lineup to wearables with the launch of the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform for smartwatches, smart glasses, and AI accessories. Built on a 3nm process, the chip features two neural processors: a primary Hexagon NPU capable of handling language models with up to 2 billion parameters, and a secondary eNPU for always-on background tasks. -
Are ARM-based gaming handhelds getting delayed... again? Qualcomm pushes back portable console market entry due to memory shortage
Hardware and Technologies February 27, 2026, 07:33 PM
Qualcomm has scrapped its plans to unveil new processors for portable gaming devices at the GDC 2026 conference. This refers to the Snapdragon G Series line (specialized console chips) and the Snapdragon X series (for Windows laptops that could serve as the foundation for handheld gaming PCs). The company cited its overall commitment to the segment, but there won't be any announcements. -
Hardware and Technologies February 10, 2026, 11:42 AM
Details have surfaced online about the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, and the big surprise isn't the rumored frequencies nearing 6 GHz, but Qualcomm's apparent attempt to finally solve an old problem. To prevent these gigahertz from "collapsing" a second after a game launches, engineers are reportedly completely revamping the thermal dissipation approach, implementing a technology already trialed by Samsung. -
Hardware and Technologies January 13, 2026, 06:07 PM
PC Magazine has conducted the first independent tests of the Snapdragon X2 Plus, comparing it to current solutions from Intel, AMD, and Apple. The results show that the newcomer successfully competes with modern Intel and AMD processors in a range of tasks. -
Hardware and Technologies December 31, 2025, 12:16 PM
The hands-on debut of laptops powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 processors is expected next week. According to the latest information, Lenovo is set to introduce at least four models that will champion multi-day battery life and AI capabilities, furthering the development of the Copilot+ PC format. -
Hardware and Technologies December 15, 2025, 07:35 PM
Qualcomm has expanded its portfolio with two new entry-level and mid-range mobile platforms. The newcomers — the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 and the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 — target different segments of the affordable device market, offering either enhanced performance within 4G networks or an entry into the 5G era for budget models. -
Hardware and Technologies December 2, 2025, 06:01 PM
The latest AnTuTu benchmark rankings for Android smartphones, current for early December 2025, reveal an interesting trend. The undisputed champion is a model where engineers focused not only on the latest processor but also on the cooling system. Meanwhile, in standard flagship phones, the two leading chipsets—Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Dimensity 9500—delivered nearly identical results. -
Hardware and Technologies November 21, 2025, 10:33 AM
Qualcomm claims its new ARM-based solutions are ready to compete on equal footing with traditional x86 systems. A key argument isn't just the high performance of the updated Adreno X2 graphics, but also the solution to the main issue—compatibility with games. -
Hardware and Technologies November 20, 2025, 06:13 PM
Experts at ComputerBase conducted a series of tests to determine how ready Qualcomm's new laptop processors are to challenge the established market leaders. A comparison with the Apple M5, M4, and the latest chips from Intel and AMD shows that the balance of power in the world of mobile performance is beginning to shift. -
Hardware and Technologies November 20, 2025, 01:05 PM
Laptop users on the Snapdragon X Elite platform have gained more control over their gaming graphics. Qualcomm has released the final version of its Snapdragon Control Panel application, which was previously available in beta. -
Hardware and Technologies October 24, 2025, 06:13 PM
Qualcomm has expanded its lineup of mobile platforms with the introduction of the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 processor. The new chip is targeted at the budget smartphone market, yet it offers a substantial performance boost and supports features that were until recently the preserve of flagship devices. -
Hardware and Technologies October 23, 2025, 06:52 PM
The first reviews and hands-on impressions for Samsung's mixed-reality headset, the Galaxy XR, are starting to appear. Testers not only appreciated its comfort and displays but also got a clear sense of its real-world performance and the suite of features and services available right out of the box. -
Hardware and Technologies October 16, 2025, 01:13 PM
Soaring production costs at market leader TSMC are forcing the biggest mobile chip developers to rethink their strategies. Qualcomm and MediaTek, whose chips power the majority of the world's smartphones, are now considering Samsung as a primary partner for their next-generation processors. -
Hardware and Technologies October 8, 2025, 11:53 AM
Qualcomm's recent acquisition of Arduino is already paying off. Instead of a slow brand merger, the companies have hit the ground running with their first joint product: the Arduino UNO Q. This isn't just a minor upgrade; it's a game-changer that merges the simplicity of classic Arduino with the power of a Raspberry Pi-like mini-computer.
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