Qualcomm is bringing 5G chipsets to ultra-low-cost smartphones
Qualcomm has announced its plans to bring 5G support to 4-series chips, meaning that ultra-low-cost phones with 5G support should soon be available.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G brings improved performance to the premium midrange
Qualcomm has taken the wraps off of the new Snapdragon 732G, which is aimed at bringing improved performance to the premium midrange market segment.
You can now buy the Lenovo Flex 5G, the first 5G laptop
Lenovo is releasing the Flex 5G today, bringing the world's first laptop with 5G connectivity.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus turns smartphone performance up to 11
Qualcomm launched a new version of the Snapdragon 865, the Snapdragon 865 Plus. The chipset brings a performance boost to gaming and other flagship phones.
New Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 chip means 5G phones will get much cheaper
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 690 processor will bring 5G to phones that may cost less than $400 when it launches later this year. Here's what the chip's all about.
What to expect from smartphone makers now that MWC 2020 is canceled
Mobile World Congress 2020 was canceled due to fears about the coronavirus. Here's the latest on where manufacturers will now show off their latest devices.
The Qualcomm 3D Sonic Max fingerprint sensor lets you scan two fingers at once
Qualcomm has announced the new 3D Sonic Max ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, which offers a 17-times-larger area, meaning that you can scan two fingers instead of one. The result? The new sensor is a lot more secure than previous-generation scanners. The 3D Sonic Max is also faster than its predecessors.
Qualcomm Ride platform aims to make self-driving cars simpler
Snapdragon Ride is a platform for autonomous vehicles, a handful of chips and software that fits into a box no bigger than your backpack and can tie together radar of all ranges, LIDAR, CV2X communication systems, and front and rear cameras via software that knows where the car is and what’s coming up.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 benchmarks push the iPhone 11 Pro and show strong A.I.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 isn't available to the public yet, but we had the opportunity to test it in a real device against the Snapdragon 855-powered Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and the iPhone 11 Pro. It steps up raw performance, even beating out Apple's A13 Bionic in some cases, but A.I. and 5G may be its true strengths.
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 855 chip brings A.I. smarts (and 5G!) to 2019 phones
Almost exactly a year after the launch of the Snapdragon 845, Qualcomm took the wraps off of its next-generation mobile platform, the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. The new chip puts an emphasis on A.I. performance, 5G, and computer vision, while naturally increasing performance and efficiency.
Lenovo and Qualcomm show off Project Limitless, the first Snapdragon 8cx PC
Lenovo is making a big bet on a 5G future for PCs. The company is partnering with Qualcomm for Project Limitless in a bid to deliver an ultra-fast Always Connected PC experience. Details were light on the project, but the device will use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8cx processor and Snapdragon X55 5G modem.
Qualcomm and Niantic to partner on a next-gen augmented reality headset
Qualcomm and Niantic have announced a multi-year partnership that will see the two companies build a reference design augmented reality headset that blends hardware, software, and cloud computing. Details beyond that have yet to be revealed, but the headset may incorporate games like Pokemon Go.
Meet the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, the power behind next-gen phones
Qualcomm has finally taken the wraps off the highly anticipated Snapdragon 845 chip, which will power a new generation of phones.
Tune in here for Qualcomm’s December 5 Snapdragon Technology Summit keynote
Qualcomm's Snapdragon Technology Summit begins December 5 with a keynote that may launch Windows 10 laptops based on the Snapdragon 835 chip.
The Qualcomm XR2 augmented reality chipset will power next-gen headsets with 5G
Qualcomm has launched a new augmented reality chipset that is set to power the next generation of AR headsets. The new Snapdragon XR2 supports up to a hefty 3K per eye, along with two times the CPU and GPU performance of the company's previous-generation AR chipset, the Snapdragon XR1.
Qualcomm’s working with Apple ‘as fast as it can’ to help launch a 5G iPhone
With lawsuits behind them, Qualcomm says it is working closely with Apple to launch a 5G iPhone "as fast as it can." Qualcomm will supply Apple with crucial modem components, so the next iPhone to be released could be able to connect to high speed 5G networks. The 5G iPhone is rumored for release in late 2020.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 chip comes with 5G whether you want it or not
Qualcomm may not provide a 4G-only option for the new Snapdragon 865 processor, potentially making most of the major flagship phone releases next year 5G devices. The chip can apparently only be paired with the 5G X55 modem, and not a standalone 4G modem, making phones more expensive due to a feature many won't be able to use.
Qualcomm expands Snapdragon on PC with 7c and 8c for Always Connected laptops
Qualcomm continues its push into mainstream, Always Connected laptops, with a new pair of SoCs for manufacturers to choose from. The Snapdragon 8c and 7c aren't as powerful as the 8cx, but they should still be plenty capable, and offer even greater battery life and fan-less cooling for adaptive systems.
How the 5G network is progressing hand-in-hand with Qualcomm
During the 5G Summit that took place in Barcelona, the Digital Trends Español team spoke with Qualcomm to learn more about the development of 5G technology. Ignacio Contreras, Qualcomm's marketing director, said 5G has advanced by leaps and bounds, at a pace that has surprised many.
Apple sets very aggressive timeline: Build a 5G modem for iPhones by 2022
Apple has reportedly set a very aggressive timeline to build its own 5G modem, as it plans to have the component ready by 2022. Apple is "really pushing it" with the two-year deadline, which comes after the $1 billion acquisition of Intel's modem business and a multi-year agreement with Qualcomm.
Everything is connected: Qualcomm is all-in on 5G for 2020
You've heard 5G is coming, though it's tough to get excited about an incremental improvement in mobile internet speeds. But Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon wants to change that, announcing the chipmaker's new 5G features at IFA 2019 and laying out use cases like video streaming, AR, and cloud gaming.
At IFA, Qualcomm and BMW unveil the world’s first 5G connected car — almost
At a keynote presentation during IFA 2019, Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon and Christoph Grote, BMW's senior vice president of electronics, announced plans to evolve future vehicles with 5G, which will push next-generation connected cars even futher. Digital Trends sat down with the pair for a deeper dive.
5G phones to be cheaper in 2020 as Qualcomm expands support for Snapdragon chips
Cheaper 5G phones are coming thanks to Qualcomm, as it said it's adding 5G connectivity to its Snapdragon 6-Series and 7-Series chipsets in 2020. Twelve manufacturers have signed on to use the 5G Snapdragon 7-series chip, ranging from Motorola to HMD Global, maker of Nokia phones.
Huawei’s new Kirin mobile chip due in September, and it will be 5G-focused
Huawei will launch a new Kirin processor during the IFA 2019 trade show, which takes place in Berlin, Germany at the beginning of September. Expected to be called the Kirin 990, the new processor will apparently have a 5G focus, according to hints given by the company. It will likely make its debut in the future Mate 30 series.
We checked out Samsung’s 5G concept phone. Here’s what it’s like
5G is been all talk for years, but it's finally becoming a reality. In fact, at Qualcomm's annual Snapdragon Summit, Samsung showed off a concept of its first 5G device, which will ultimately go on to be released to the public in the first half of 2019. We were able to try the device for ourselves.
5G isn’t only for phones. Here’s how Qualcomm just paved the road to 5G PCs
The future of the PC is the cloud, and Qualcomm wants to lead the charge by pairing its Snapdragon 8cx Always Connected PC processor with its X55 5G modem, allowing people to access cloud storage and stream apps. Will we all own 5G PCs in a couple of years? Qualcomm seems to think so.
Qualcomm draws a road map to the self-driving car of the future
Qualcomm has unveiled its 2nd-gen Connected Car Reference Platform and the QCA6696 chip, which brings next-gen Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and 5G to autos and enables an array of technologies to bridge the gap between the cars of today and the self-driving entertainment centers of the future.
5G will herald a new invention age, Qualcomm says at Mobile World Congress
Unlimited data consumption, more like electricity than data, and the analytics and A.I. to study that vast flood of data, will enable billions of things to be connected. It's a huge transformation for the industry, and if the promised changes come true, a vast change to society, too.
5G will make cars chattier and smarter, but there’s also a fun side to it
Qualcomm calls 5G "the invention age," and it predicts the benefits of faster download speeds and instantaneous communication will stretch far beyond smartphones. It will make cars safer, smarter, while unlocking new entertainment options currently only found in homes. Here's what a 5G-enabled car could look like.
Qualcomm Toq review
We review Qualcomm’s first smartwatch, the TOQ, which takes on the Galaxy Gear, Pebble, and Sony Smartwatch 2
ZTE Nubia Z11 review
Do you want a fast, flashy smartphone that stands out from the crowd? The Nubia Z11 has a bezel-less display that looks amazing, a great camera, and a Snapdragon 820 processor. Is it the phone for you? We tried one to find out.
HP Envy x2 (Qualcomm) hands-on review
Our HP Envy x2 review includes headliners like a Snapdragon processor, 20 hours of battery life, and LTE connectivity.
Lenovo Miix 630 hands-on review
The Lenovo Miix 630 is an $800 detachable tablet with a keyboard folio and stylus that promises 20 hours of battery life.
Samsung Galaxy Book 2 review
Samsung’s latest Windows tablet comes with the Snapdragon 850 Processor—instead of Intel inside. It takes many design elements from the Surface Pro, and with bonus kicks like a Super AMOLED display and always connected LTE. But at $1,000 is the Samsung Galaxy Book 2 truly worth the price? We dive deeper to find out.