[ad_1] TL;DR Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon C chipset for Windows laptops. This chip will be used in $300+ Windows laptops, suggesting that these PCs could undercut the MacBook Neo. Acer has also announced the first laptop with this processor, but hasn’t revealed pricing or availability. The first Windows laptops and tablets with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon … Read More “Snapdragon C powers $300 Windows laptops, undercutting Macbook Neo” »
[ad_1] Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Qualcomm’s rumored Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro could cost over $300 per chip, making it the company’s priciest mobile processor yet. Qualcomm is reportedly splitting its next flagship lineup into standard and Pro versions, with the Pro chip aimed at Ultra-tier Android phones. The Snapdragon 8 Elite … Read More “Qualcomm’s next Snapdragon chip could push phone prices over the edge” »
[ad_1] TL;DR Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 mobile platforms, ushering in the next era of entry-level and mid-tier device performance. Both chipsets focus on GPU improvements, with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 supporting 90 FPS gameplay for the first time. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset is more … Read More “New midrange Snapdragon chips offer better gaming performance” »
[ad_1] Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Qualcomm has confirmed that new XPAN-enabled products are in the works, as well as new versions of XPAN. This news comes over a year after we saw the last XPAN-enabled products from a major manufacturer. XPAN uses Wi-Fi to transmit audio instead of Bluetooth, resulting in longer range … Read More “We haven’t seen new XPAN products in over a year, but there’s good news” »
[ad_1] Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR A trusted analyst has claimed that OpenAI is working with MediaTek and Qualcomm to create custom smartphone processors. These chips would be used in a rumored AI-focused smartphone. The chip specs might be finalized by late 2026 or early next year. OpenAI announced a deal with Broadcom last … Read More “OpenAI may be planning a 2028 smartphone push with custom chips” »
