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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 logo.

Qualcomm announces new Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 for affordable flagship phones

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 serves up performance upgrades and better AI power for sub-flagship Android phones.
The camera on the Apple iPhone 16e in White

Network tests show Apple C1 modem in iPhone 16e wins where it matters

Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 processor on a console.

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon G series chips promise a big handheld gaming leap

M3 iPad Air 2025

No, Apple’s latest iPads don’t use the newest modem — but that’s okay

A press image showing the Qualcomm X85 modem.

Your next phone will probably use Qualcomm’s new X85 modem

Focus on the silicon logo atop the lid of Dell XPS 13 with Snapdragon X Elite processor.

Qualcomm’s next chip could boost your Windows performance, new leak suggests

The Qualcomm Dragonwing logo.

Meet Dragonwing, Qualcomm’s big push into robots, drones, and more AI

Chiplet render of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite.

I tested the 7-core Snapdragon 8 Elite and 1 core makes a difference

Rear and front profile of the iPhone 16e

The iPhone 16e is crucial to the iPhone’s future, here’s why

The back of the Realme 14 Pro Plus.

Qualcomm’s new chip looks like a big upgrade for mid-range phones

Dell XPS 13 resting atop Apple's 12-inch MacBook.

I’ve waited patiently for a MacBook revival. Dell already made one

A close up of the triple camera on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus

Samsung might return to all-Exynos for its Galaxy S26 lineup

Dell XPS 13 with Snapdragon silicon atop a table.

Qualcomm claims that over 10% of Windows PC sales over $800 are Snapdragon PCs

Qualcomm has shared an interesting data point about its Q4 PC sales but, unfortunately, it isn't quite as impressive as it first sounds.
OnePlus 13 wireless charging with Ugreen MagSafe charger.

I compared two of the most powerful mobile chipsets — here’s what happened

Two processors will power most Android flagship phones over the next year, but which one should you seek out? I tested both to find out, here's what happened!
Samsung Galaxy S24 in Marble Gray standing on park bench.

Samsung is going all-in on Snapdragon chips for the Galaxy S25

It looks like Samsung will use all Snapdragon chips for its Galaxy S25 lineup regardless of sales region or location, according to a new leak.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 showing the cover screens.

It sure looks like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 won’t have a Snapdragon chip

The latest news about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 seems to confirm what we already think we know about the 2025 foldable.
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

Intel's co-CEO says retailers are extremely concerned about how many Qualcomm Snapdragon PCs are getting returned by customers.
AIO tubes on the HP Omen 45L.

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

A new rumor says that Qualcomm is testing a desktop chip that sounds like it's meant for a gaming PC.
Chiplet render of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite.

People are already talking about the next big Snapdragon chip

There are only a few phones out with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, but there's already talk of a new version of the chip coming early in 2025.
iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 6s side by side.

Apple’s progress with slimmer iPhones sounds stunning and worrying

Thanks to the design liberties offered by an in-house modem, Apple has reportedly created an iPhone that is roughly a quarter slimmer than the iPhone 16 Pro.
Geekom Snapdragon mini PC.

The Mac mini may finally have some real competition

The Snapdragon X Elite chip famous for powering the first lineup of Copilot+ laptops is coming to the mini PC market, according to this leak.
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

Qualcomm has taken the wraps off the Snapdragon 8 Elite, its newest and most powerful processor. How does it compare to the Apple A18 Pro chip?
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus

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

Qualcomm has officially announced that its next Snapdragon X PC chip will be powered not by the next generation of Oryon CPUs, but by the third generation.
The Realme GT 7 Pro's screen.

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

I've tried out the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor in the Realme GT 7 Pro phone, and it was a much hotter experience than I expected.
The back of the Realme GT 7 Pro.

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

Smartphone maker Realme has issued a software fix for the GT 7 Pro and its overheating Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Has it solved the problem?
Comparison of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and MediaTek Dimensity 9400 processors.

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

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite is riding high atop the perks of a custom core tech, but MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 is also mouting an impressive challenge.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

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

What does the future of smartphone cameras look like? Thanks to Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, it looks brighter than ever.
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.
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 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.