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MediaTek is doing what Qualcomm should've done
By Andrew Myrick published
Surprise, surprise By announcing the Kompanio Ultra, MediaTek put Qualcomm, Intel, and AMD on notice in the Chromebook space. Now we just have to keep our fingers crossed.

The new Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 aims to make premium features a bit more accessible
By Nandika Ravi published
Seamless performance Qualcomm launched its Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 which is said to bring premium features to mid-range phones.

Qualcomm's 'Elite' branding should stay exclusive to Oryon-based chips
By Brady Snyder published
Elite or budget? Qualcomm's Snapdragon "Elite" chips aren't a marketing gimmick — they're the real deal. But that will only remain true if the brand is used for Oryon-based chips.

Qualcomm might ditch the 'Elite' tag and go with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 for its next chip
By Jay Bonggolto published
No 'Elite' in sight A fresh leak reveals Snapdragon 8s Gen 4’s launch plans and how it one-ups its predecessor.

How can a tech giant 'build' a smartphone chip without its own foundry?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
How its made Fabless design isn't a new idea but companies like Apple and Google are making it an art form.

Do we really need more powerful Android gaming handhelds?
By Andrew Myrick published
New = $$$ I'm all for more power, but what's the point if we can't make use of it?

The first Snapdragon 8s Elite phones could launch next month, leaker claims
By Brady Snyder published
Upcoming launch Qualcomm's upcoming budget chip, the Snapdragon 8s Elite, could be hitting shelves in select smartphones starting in April 2025.

GDC 2025 brings about new Qualcomm chips and Android gaming handhelds
By Andrew Myrick published
All about gaming Qualcomm announced a trio of new gaming processors, while we also got a glimpse at the handhelds these chips will be coming to.

AYANEO's next flagship gaming handheld is coming soon
By Andrew Myrick published
Surprise launch AYANEO has been making waves with the number of premium gaming handhelds its been producing, and the company doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon.

Qualcomm's new X85 modem blends AI and 5G for smarter, faster connections
By Jay Bonggolto published
AI meets 5G Qualcomm's X85 modem boasts a mix of AI and 5G, coming to your next flagship phone.

News Weekly: Pixel Watch 3 feature gets nod from FDA, Slack's massive outage, some Android phones get insane updates, and more
By Nandika Ravi published
News Weekly This week saw the Pixel Watch 3 get FDA approval for loss of pulse, Slack's massive outage impacted workplaces globally, Clicks cases have landed on Android phones, and more.

Qualcomm and Google just announced a major update to Android updates
By Nandika Ravi published
Updates galore Qualcomm is teaming up with Google to bring 8 years worth of updates to all Android devices with Snapdragon 8 and 7 series chipsets.

Qualcomm unveils new Dragonwing brand for industrial IoT and cellular infrastructure
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Dragonwing While Snapdragon is aimed at consumer products, the new Dragonwing includes products aimed at industries, cellular, and networking infrastructure.

Apple's C1 modem in the iPhone 16e is proof that we don't need Qualcomm for 5G
By Brady Snyder published
Shakeup It took Apple a big acquisition and many years, but it finally developed a modem worth replacing Qualcomm's with — what does that mean for Android?

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy vs. regular Snapdragon 8 Elite: Is there a difference?
By Brady Snyder published
Versus I tested Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset against the new "for Galaxy" variant in the Samsung Galaxy S25 — here's what I learned.

Motorola reminds me that I don't need the best
By Derrek Lee published
Editor's Desk Motorola is the king of budget phones, but it's clear the company hasn't been resting on its laurels.

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon chip is about to make mid-range phones way better
By Jay Bonggolto published
looking bright Qualcomm's new Snapdragon processor will supercharge mid-range smartphones.

Galaxy S25 phones help drive record Qualcomm Q1 2025 revenue to $11.6 billion
By Michael L Hicks published
Qualcomm earnings Qualcomm's earnings call was optimistic about smart glasses and automotive AI, but warned about flagging Android phone sales hurting business in 2025.
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