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Is Intel eyeing Broadcom buyout to secure mobile chip relevance?

Intel may be planning a purchase of their own that will end the Broadcom/Qualcomm battle, Microsoft Teams adds Cortana to the group, we review the latest Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon.
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Cobalt crisis coming? Apple in direct talks with miners of battery mineral

Apple might want to brush up on their (cobalt) mining....craft, Qualcomm set to bring Snapdragon-powered VR headset to MWC2108, fast Ferrari 488 gets even fast with new Pista version.
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Qualcomm reveals next generation of budget processors

This year's range of budget Qualcomm processors in the low- to high-end spectrum has been revealed.
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This wireless charging technology works with metal phones

Qualcomm says it has solved the problem of enabling wireless charging on phones with metal bodies, and has made the technology available to its partners today. However, the ongoing standards battle may hold back adoption.
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This 3D fingerprint sensor uses ultrasound scanning to hold your data tight

Qualcomm's Sense ID ultrasound fingerprint sensor reads through layers of your skin for more accuracy, and works with the Snapdragon 810 processor.
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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.
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Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 is big news for cheap phones

Qualcomm has taken the wraps off its Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, designed to deliver powerful entertainment experiences to a broader range of smartphones.
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The Nothing Phone 2 just got a spec upgrade I can’t wait for

During MWC 2023, Carl Pei confirmed one of the internal specs for the Nothing Phone 2 — and it has me ecstatic.
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X75 ushers in the next era of 5G connectivity

Qualcomm has taken the next big step into a more connected world with the Snapdragon X75, the first 5G Advanced modem chip that will power next-gen smartphones.
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X35 will bring 5G to your next smartwatch

Qualcomm is delivering 5G to a whole new class of mobile devices with the Snapdragon X35, a new chip that bridges the gap between smartphones and IoT devices
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This exclusive Snapdragon chip supercharges the Galaxy S23 in 4 big ways

Did you know the Galaxy S23 series uses an exclusive, custom version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip? Here's how it supercharges the phone's ability.
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At CES 2023, it’s not the software that’s killing Android smartwatches

CES 2023 has revealed a few cool smartwatches, but none make use of the latest Qualcomm processor we know is waiting in the wings, and it's a serious problem.
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Android phones are stealing (and beating) the iPhone 14’s best feature at CES 2023

Qualcomm announced Snapdragon Satellite, bringing global satellite connectivity to Android smartphones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 -- and not just in emergencies.
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Why Windows on ARM still couldn’t catch up this year

Windows 11 on ARM has made some advances in performance and compatibility, but they're not enough. Windows on ARM remains an inferior platform.
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Using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 showed me that 2023 phones will be monsters

The Iqoo 11 has the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor inside, which will also power many major phones released in 2023. We put it to the test.
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Next-gen Qualcomm chips make wireless earbuds, headphones better for gaming and spatial audio

Qualcomm's second-gen S3 and S5 platforms for wireless headphones will make head-tracked spatial audio and lossless CD quality the new standard.
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How MediaTek became the best-kept secret in smartphones

If you're not using MediaTek, you're missing out. Here's why.
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AR glasses will have a dedicated Qualcomm chip in 2023

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 chipset might be the missing ingredient that makes slim and powerful AR glasses that are more popular in 2023.
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Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is here, defining the next generation of premium smartphones

Qualcomm has just announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the next iteration of its flagship smartphone SoC, at Snapdragon Summit 2022.
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Qualcomm takes on the Apple M1 with new Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 for PCs

Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 8cX Gen 3, a new ARM SoC that should bring new experiences to a potential new wave of laptops in the year 2022.
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Qualcomm made a new handheld video game console that you can’t buy

The Snapdragon G3x streams cloud games from consoles and PC, but it's only available for developers.
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The Meta Quest 3 may be twice as powerful as Quest 2

The Quest 3 will be twice as powerful as the Quest 2 if leaks are to be believed. Here's everything we know about Qualcomm and Meta's latest VR headset.
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Razer’s 5G-enabled handheld gaming system is getting a public release

Razer, Verizon, and Qualcomm teased the world's first 5G video game handheld: the Razer Edge 5G.
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I wish more gaming handhelds felt like the Snapdragon G3x

Qualcomm's developer-only Snapdragon G3x might be the most comfortable video game handheld ever.
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 and 4 Gen 1 chips are big deals for cheap phones

Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chips promise impressive camera, gaming, and connectivity upgrades for budget Android smartphones.
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I used a phone with a two-year-old Qualcomm chip, and it blew me away

Qualcomm is recycling its old flagship chips for new phones in 2022. It may sound suspicious, but the final result is a surprisingly good smartphone experience.
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After 10 years of headaches, I’m finally a believer in Windows on ARM

It's been a 10-year-long journey, but Windows on ARM is finally almost ready for prime time. But there's still work for Microsoft to do.
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Mobvoi to use Qualcomm’s new chip to make its most powerful smartwatch yet

Mobvoi's next TicWatch smartwatch will use Qualcomm's new W5+ Gen 1 processor, which it says will make the new model its most powerful smartwatch yet.
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship chip is coming this November

The Snapdragon Summit 2022 is scheduled to take place from November 15 through November 17.
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chip might actually save Android smartwatches

Qualcomm's smartwatch chips have left us wanting more for years. The new W5 Gen 1 and W5+ Gen 1 could be what we've been waiting for.
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Powerful Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 Chromebooks could be coming soon

According to some listings in the Chromium Repository commits, Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2-powered Chromebooks could be on the way soon.
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The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 may release sooner than we expected

Qualcomm may have just leaked the announcement date for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and it's coming sooner than we thought.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X13s vs. MacBook Air M1: An ARM wrestle showdown

In this guide, we compare the MacBook Air M1 and the ThinkPad X13s. Does Lenovo have what it takes to take down the laptop king of ARM chips?
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Microsoft has new tools to encourage the transition to ARM PCs

At Microsoft Build 2022, Microsoft detailed Project Project Volterra, a new device that shows developers the possibilities of ARM chips on Windows PCs.