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How do Intel’s new budget chips compare to Qualcomm laptops?

Last week saw Qualcomm and partners finally peel the curtain back on Snapdragon-powered Windows 10 laptops at the Snapdragon Summit. We saw the Asus…

Qualcomm interview: from Snapdragon on Windows 10 to AI silicon

Between the Snapdragon 845 details and Snapdragon-powered Windows machines, we had loads of Qualcomm news last week. We also interviewed Keith Kressin, Qualcomm’s senior…

We never had exclusivity with Samsung – Qualcomm

The first half of 2017 saw precious few phones released with the Snapdragon 835 processor. At the time, numerous outlets reported that Samsung had…

Snapdragon 845: 6 tidbits you should know

After merely announcing its existence on Tuesday, we finally saw details emerge regarding the Snapdragon 845 chipset. The processor, expected to power 2018 flagship…

Snapdragon 845 lacks Huawei-style AI silicon, here’s why

The Snapdragon 845 processor packs some solid specs on paper, set to power next year’s crop of flagship smartphones. But what’s the deal with…

Snapdragon 835 PCs: what about games?

Qualcomm and Microsoft have been really keen to point out the battery life in their upcoming Windows 10 PCs, touting up to 20 hours…

Hands-on: HP, Asus reveal two Snapdragon Windows PCs

HP and Asus have announced two new convertible Windows 10 laptops, powered by Snapdragon 835 processors, and set for 2018 launches. First up, we…

Why do mobile brands keep using the Snapdragon 625 processor? [Opinion]

Between Qualcomm, MediaTek and other brands, there are loads of processors for mobile manufacturers to choose from. However, the Snapdragon 625 seems to have…

Qualcomm’s new fingerprint scanners can scan through display, underwater

The story of 2017 was shaping up to be one of under-screen fingerprint scanners. All eyes were on Samsung to deliver the technology first,…

What can you expect from your mid-range 2017 smartphone?

You don’t need to spend R10 000 or more to get a good smartphone these days, as there are loads of great devices for…

Windows 10 on ARM: expect laptops, convertibles, more

Microsoft’s BUILD conference this week saw it deliver a variety of news. From Apple-style cross-device functionality to iTunes on the Windows Store, the company…

Your next phone could be powered by Snapdragon 660, 630

Qualcomm has officially revealed its latest round of chips, targeting budget and “upper-mid range” handsets. The Snapdragon 660 will target phone manufacturers who want performance…

Apple iPhone would be nothing without us – Qualcomm

Qualcomm has announced that it’s counter-suing Apple after the iPhone maker initially filed action against the chipmaker in January. Apple said that it was…

Meizu, Qualcomm buried hatchet – new phones on horizon?

Chinese manufacturer Meizu has traditionally stuck to either using MediaTek or Samsung Exynos chips in its smartphones. In fact, the company, which saw its…

Are Samsung, MediaTek, Qualcomm hitting a wall for 10nm chips?

The rule of thumb for processors is that using a smaller design process usually yields performance and efficiency benefits. However, the move to the…

Snapdragon 835: more details emerge ahead of CES [Update]

Update: Yep, Qualcomm has officially revealed more Snapdragon 835 details, confirming an octacore design (four Kryo cores at 2.8Ghz and four presumably A53 cores),…

Watch: Windows 10 running on Snapdragon 820 processor

We’ve already covered Microsoft’s announcement that it’s working on Windows 10 for ARM chips, but the company has now shown footage of the combination in…

Windows 10 to get ARM version with legacy apps

Microsoft’s Windows is no stranger to ARM-based processors, with Windows RT running on Nvidia Tegra hardware instead of x86-based Intel and AMD chips. Now,…

Snapdragon 835 specs leaked: how many cores will it have?

We already know that the Snapdragon 835 processor, expected to power many flagship phones next year, will be manufactured on a 10nm process. Now,…

Snapdragon 835: Qualcomm’s next high-end chip revealed

Qualcomm chips are found in tons of smartphones around the world, being the de facto choice for many flagship devices. Now, the company has…

Samsung begins crafting faster, more efficient 10nm mobile chips

Samsung, although down from the recent Samsung Galaxy Note 7 debacle, is not quite out. The company has announced that it will start mass…

Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 revealed, a tiny step above the 820

The mobile world moves at a ridiculously fast pace, as today’s tech quickly becomes last week’s news. Qualcomm is no exception to the rule,…

Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear chips to power wearables for kids, elderly

Catch all of the latest news, analysis and reactions from Computex 2016 right here. Chipmaker Qualcomm has already launched its first dedicated wearable chip earlier…

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