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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Samsung addresses report of exclusive chipset for 2025 Galaxy phones
Rumors about a far-off Galaxy-exclusive processor have been making the rounds, but Samsung didn't have much to say about the matter.
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.
Here are Qualcomm’s latest processors and new AR glasses
Qualcomm is making strides through the mobile ecosystem with the new Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, and a pair of AR Smart Viewer glasses.
Qualcomm is launching new Snapdragon chips on May 20
The next Qualcomm Snapdragon event is scheduled for May 20. At the event, the company is expected to announce two new smartphone chips.
Qualcomm’s latest 5G modem brings standalone mmWave, improved Sub-6 speeds to phones
Qualcomm's X70 5G modem is adding new features. Standalone mmWave 5G, plus new Sub-6 5G carrier aggregation, will be coming to flagship phones this year.
Wi-Fi 7 will bring 33 Gbps speeds to your home in 2023
Qualcomm expects that its partners will have routers and mesh systems in stores by 2024 with new Wi-Fi 7 chips and radios.
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.
Is that Nothing’s first phone in photo of founder Carl Pei?
Nothing chief Carl Pei was photographed showing what may be the company's first phone to Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon.
Qualcomm’s FastConnect 7800 is the world’s first Wi-Fi 7 product
Qualcomm has revealed the FastConnect 7800 chipset, that supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3, promising high-speed, low latency network connectivity.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Connect branding denotes superior Wi-Fi
Qualcomm is introducing a new badge to ensure customers know when they’re buying a device that includes the best possible 5G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth technologies.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X70 modem pushes 5G to new heights
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X70, its latest 5G modem, promises to deliver an even better 5G experience for the next generation of smartphones.
Lossless Bluetooth audio? Qualcomm says it’s coming in 2022
Qualcomm's new mobile audio chips will usher in a new wave of wireless audio features like better ANC and audio sharing.
Lenovo ThinkPad X13s hands-on review: ARM-powered ThinkPad
With always-on, always-connected performance, a fantastic sustainable design the ThinkPad X13s might have what it takes to take down Apple's M1 MacBooks.
The next ARM-powered Surface might finally be powerful enough
A Geekbench listing for a Qualcomm Chip is hinting that Microsoft could release a new ARM-powered Surface Laptop.
Here are all the confirmed Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phones, but where’s Samsung?
Phone makers are rushing to announce plans to use Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 platform in future devices, and we've got all the details right here.
5G’s big players make bold, exciting predictions for 2022
Digital Trends asked many of the big players in 5G tech to predict how it will change and influence our lives during 2022, and the responses are exciting.
Are MediaTek and Qualcomm feeling pressure from in-house chips?
Should Qualcomm and MediaTek be worried about smartphone companies designing their custom chipsets to offer a personalized experience to users?
Qualcomm thinks 2022 will be the year 5G finally ties everything together
At its CES 2022 conference, Qualcomm chief Cristiano Amon described how 5G will serve homes as well as businesses, and pave the way for wireless fiber.
Samsung Exynos loses big even as MediaTek widens its lead over Qualcomm
MediaTek may have won the chipset market share battle for now, but Qualcomm still has an ace up its sleeve.
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.
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.
Meet the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Qualcomm’s flagship mobile chip for 2022
The much-anticipated Snapdragon 888 successor is here as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Along with a new naming scheme, it comes with a lot of changes under the hood.
Your $1,000 flagship may not have faster 5G speeds than a budget phone
We put four 5G phones up against each other in a real-world test to see if cheap phones could hold their own against one of the most expensive phones.
A broader range of ARM-based PCs could be coming soon to take on Apple M1 Macs
A report indicates that Qualcomm's exclusive Windows on ARM contract could be expiring soon, meaning newer ARM-based PCs could be on the way.
Qualcomm drops its own name from new chips in favor of ‘Snapdragon’ alone
Qualcomm leads the smartphone chip market, but that's come despite a confusing naming convention. Moving forward, Snapdragon is all you'll need to know.
Dimensity 9000 vs. Snapdragon 888: How new MediaTek flagship threatens Qualcomm
MediaTek's new flagship SoC, the Dimensity 9000, will take on premium chipsets including the Apple A15 Bionic, Snapdragon 888, Google Tensor, and Exynos 2100.
Qualcomm wants you to know it powers the world’s best camera phones
Qualcomm has developed some of the world's most advanced Image Signal Processors (ISPs) for smartphones. But how many people actually know about this?
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR platform will officially run on T-Mobile’s 5G network
T-Mobile is partnering with Qualcomm to provide 5G for its big move into "extended reality."
MediaTek hikes 4G chipset prices by 15% as supply chain woes continue
MediaTek has hiked the prices of its 4G LTE chips in the face of strong demand and continued production woes.