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A photo of the Snapdragon X Plus CPU in the die

Qualcomm Snapdragon X vs. Intel Core Ultra Series 2: the better laptop chip?

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X and Intel's Core Ultra Series 2 are intended to make Windows laptops more competitive with Apple MacBooks. Which is more successful?
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

Intel strikes back, calling out high return rate of Qualcomm laptops

AIO tubes on the HP Omen 45L.

A game-changing desktop chip may be coming from an unlikely company

Chiplet render of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite.

People are already talking about the next big Snapdragon chip

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 6s side by side.

Apple’s progress with slimmer iPhones sounds stunning and worrying

Geekom Snapdragon mini PC.

The Mac mini may finally have some real competition

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and Apple A18 Pro graphics against circuit background.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. Apple A18 Pro: two top-tier chips clash

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus

The next Snapdragon X chip will be even more powerful than we thought

The Realme GT 7 Pro's screen.

I used the first Snapdragon 8 Elite phone, and it’s hot stuff

Comparison of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and MediaTek Dimensity 9400 processors.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. MediaTek Dimensity 9400: the race is on

The back of the Realme GT 7 Pro.

A new update fixes the Snapdragon 8 Elite’s overheating issues — or does it?

A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Qualcomm just made the future of smartphone cameras a lot more exciting

The Surface Laptop 7th Edition on a white table.

Arm threatens to cancel Qualcomm’s chip design license

The legal dispute between Arm and Qualcomm is escalating, and Arm has just given a 60-day cancellation notice for Qualcomm's chip license.
Chiplet render of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite’s new name is a big deal. But does it really matter?

Qualcomm has revealed its new flagship smartphone chip, along with a new name. But in the end, does anyone care what it's called?
Qualcomm Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Ride Elite automotive platforms

Qualcomm wants to power your next car with the Snapdragon Cockpit and Ride Elite platforms

Qualcomm is making deeper investments into the automotive industry through the new Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Snapdragon Ride Elite platforms.
Side by side comparison of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Snapdragon 8 Elite.

Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: a huge leap forward

Qualcomm's new flagship for smartphones is the Snapdragon 8 Elite. So far, it seems to be a massive leap over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in every aspect.
Qualcomm's CEO presenting Snapdragon X Elite CPUs at Computex 2024.

Qualcomm counters Intel about its performance claims

Qualcomm isn't impressed by Intel's latest Lunar Lake chips, and has questioned some of its performance and battery life claims.
Official rendering of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite is Qualcomm’s new smartphone chip, and it’s a big deal

Qualcomm has announced its new smartphone chip. No, it's not the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. It's the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and it sounds mighty impressive.
Qualcomm's CEO presenting Snapdragon X Elite CPUs at Computex 2024.

Qualcomm just squashed its own desktop ambitions

Just days after the first orders started arriving, Qualcomm abruptly canceled its mini PC with a Snapdragon X Elite chip inside.
An Intel executive holding a Lunar Lake CPU.

AMD and Intel have formed a coalition to fight off Qualcomm

Although they'll remain rivals, AMD and Intel are joining efforts on x86 to fight off the threat that Arm poses to their business.
A Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound logo seen on a box.

What is Snapdragon Sound? Qualcomm’s wireless audio brand fully explained

Bluetooth audio can be confusing at the best of times. Qualcomm hopes to simplify it with Snapdragon Sound. But does it actually make things easier?
The Zenbook S 14 on a table in front of a grass lawn.

It’s official — Intel now holds the Windows battery life crown

Several new chipsets have hit Windows laptops in the last few months, offering better performance and battery life. Which of them provides the best combination?
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus

Qualcomm might be Intel’s savior after all

Qualcomm taking over Intel's PC client business could change the entire PC landscape.
The Surface Pro 11 on a brown table.

Qualcomm is hitting Apple where it hurts the most

Qualcomm is already back with a new Snapdragon X CPU, and the chip massively undercuts the competition from Apple.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus

These new chips could be good news for Copilot+ PCs

Although Copilot+ PCs based on Arm appear to have had a rocky start, it seems we haven't seen everything yet.
A rendered image showing a phone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor.

This new Snapdragon chip will transform AI on cheaper phones

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 puts the emphasis on AI performance and better efficiency, and it will be available in a new phone very soon.
Man wearing KEF Mu7 wireless noise-canceling headphones.

AptX Adaptive vs. aptX HD vs. LDAC: Which Bluetooth codec is the best?

If sound quality, latency, and battery power are important to you, here's what you need to know.
An Intel Meteor Lake processor socketed in a motherboard.

Laptops are compromising for AI, and we have nothing to show for it

Dedicated AI processors are now a mainstay in laptops, despite the fact that there isn't much of a use for them right now.
AptX Adaptive active on the Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate.

What is aptX? Cutting through the clutter of Qualcomm’s Bluetooth codecs

The world of Bluetooth codecs can be a swamp of confusing technical jargon, especially when it comes to Qualcomm's aptX family. Here's what you need to know.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x front angled view showing display and keyboard.

Snapdragon X PCs may get even more enticing next year

Qualcomm has announced that its Snapdragon X chips will be coming to more affordable PCs next year, with prices as low as $700.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 silicon inside a phone.

Qualcomm’s new smartphone chip will make cheap 5G phones better than ever

Qualcomm just announced a new smartphone chip. It's called the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2, and it should make 5G phones more accessible than ever before.
The back of the Redmagic 9S Pro.

There’s an unheard-of processor inside this fun gaming phone

The Redmagic 9S Pro has a version of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 inside that we've never heard of before.
Android logo on a smartphone.

Android updates are about to get a lot easier

Android updates may get easier as soon as this year as Qualcomm prepares to announce code optimization to help reduce software fragmentation.
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Samsung may do something unheard of with the Galaxy S25

A new rumor says Samsung could make a huge hardware change on its upcoming Galaxy S25 smartphone lineup.