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I'm extremely excited (and even more worried) about what changes might be on the way in 2026 for Chromebooks and tablets
By Andrew Myrick Published
Calm before the storm? Chromebooks and tablets continued to grow in popularity over the course of 2025, but with major changes on the horizon, we could be in for an exciting year, or a disappointing one.

Navigating 2026: Big innovations & supply chain challenges in consumer electronics lie ahead
By Jitesh Ubrani Published
IDC x AC Here's everything we expect to see in the world of tech.

Qualcomm doubles down with two Snapdragon chips for the new age mid-range
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Affordable, but strong Qualcomm launched two Snapdragon chips that aim to make the mid-range and entry-level markets better at daily tasks.

Motorola is likely to use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip for the flagship Edge 70 Ultra
By Brady Snyder Published
Motorola + Qualcomm Another leak points to Motorola's unannounced Edge 70 Ultra sporting Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor. Here's how it might perform.

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Gen 5: Flagship performance for affordable phones
By Sanuj Bhatia Published
Power for less The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 aims to bring premium performance to cheaper flagships from brands like OnePlus and Vivo.

The first Android laptops are borrowing something from the Microsoft Surface Pro 11
By Andrew Myrick Published
Progress is good It was recently discovered that Qualcomm has added Android 16 support to the Snapdragon X Elite processor. This is a massive step forward as we near the release of the first Android-powered laptops.

News Weekly: Disney and YouTube TV's feud, Google Maps a much-needed upgrade, Qualcomm's earnings soar, and more
By Nandika Ravi Published
News Weekly A round-up of the biggest tech-related news that stood out this week.

Qualcomm announces double-digit revenue gains as AI drives sales across form factors, expects high Snapdragon share in the Galaxy S26 series
By Derrek Lee Published
Gains Qualcomm reported earnings for the final quarter of its fiscal year 2025, with revenue gains in the double-digits.

Your next Android phone could get unmatched speed, but it comes at a price
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Power comes at a price Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 promises a major power and efficiency leap for Android phones.

Your next Android phone will be incredibly fast, but prepare for the cost
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Power comes at a price Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 promises a major power and efficiency leap for Android phones.

Qualcomm levels up affordable phones with a faster Snapdragon chip
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Big performance leap Qualcomm just dropped the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, and it’s ready to elevate budget and mid-range Android phones in a big way.

GenAI is emerging, and it could make the phone's form factor feel irrelevant
By Nandika Ravi Published
GenAI is here to stay! AI is giving main character energy.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: Everything you need to know
By Harish Jonnalagadda Last updated
Now this is fast The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 uses the same 3nm node as the Snapdragon 8 Elite, but it still somehow manages to deliver huge upgrades across the board.

Why aren't more headphones and earbuds using Wi-Fi for audio?
By Brady Snyder Published
Android Audio Wi-Fi is the natural solution to ending range anxiety and improving audio quality for wireless headphones and earbuds, so what's holding up adoption?

Google and Qualcomm finally realize what AI is for
By Derrek Lee Published
Editor's Desk Qualcomm's latest chip will help enable a new evolution of personalized agentic AI.

I can't shake the feeling that ChromeOS is nearing the end, or is it a new beginning?
By Andrew Myrick Published
Beyond the Alphabet Potentially lost in the wave of new announcements from Qualcomm, we might have just learned that ChromeOS is on its way out, set to be replaced by a hybrid OS solution.

Xiaomi 17 launches first with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and a 'Dynamic Back Display'
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Xiaomi leads the pack Xiaomi launched its 17 series for its consumers in China, and its Pro series rocks a major secondary screen on its back.

The new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 promises smarter, more proactive AI and better video recording
By Derrek Lee Published
Unleash the dragon The new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 takes AI to another level with enhanced on-device agentic capabilities, allowing phones to become more proactive and helpful.
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