Posts Tagged: Qualcomm
[Updated] Qualcomm and Asus roll out an old security patch to the Snapdragon Insider’s Phone – still no word of Android 12
$ 1,500 could buy you the Galaxy S22 Ultra and still leave you some change for accessories or it could have bought Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Smartphone for Insiders. One gets updated every month with security patches and frequent OS tweaks, the other is still running on Android 11 and hasn’t seen an update of any kind since […]
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Qualcomm looks set to announce the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus during May 20th event
With many of 2022’s flagship smartphones powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor that launched at the end of 2021, it seems that May 20th could bring an updated version of the chip as well as the announcement of a brand new range of chipsets. As previously rumored, Qualcomm will reportedly unveil the ‘Plus’ […]
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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?
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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.
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MediaTek’s new ‘Premium Platform’ processor will launch before 2021 to take the fight to Qualcomm
MediaTek held its Online Summit earlier where it announced its new Dimensity 700 chipset that aims to bring 5G connectivity to affordable smartphones. In the process, the company revealed that it plans to re-enter the flagship processor arena with an as-yet-unnamed chip that will launch before the end of 2020. The Premium Platform, as the […]
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The Samsung Exynos 1080 benchmarked higher than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
The Samsung Exynos 1080 has benchmarked higher than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SoC – but only for the GPU. This unusual result asks more questions than it answers. This story follows a Tweet from Ice universe, who posted a picture showing the AnTuTu benchmark score and the new chip scored over 690,000 points. This is […]
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Qualcomm lost 3% of global smartphone chip market share in Q2 2020, against a backdrop of falling sales
Qualcomm lost 3% of global smartphone chip market share in Q2 2020 in a difficult market, which fell by 26%, according to the latest market share data. The report, by Counterpoint Research, explained that the main reason for the decline in smartphone chips is because of sharply reduced smartphone sales, due to the global pandemic. […]
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Qualcomm rolls out its first WiFi 6E chips for blazing fast network connectivity
In the mobile space Qualcomm is most well-known for their Snapdragon processors. The Snapdragon 865 constantly makes headlines, and you’re probably very familiar with the entire lineup over the years. But networking and modems are a huge chunk of what Qualcomm does, too, and they do them well. Today they’ve taken the wraps off of […]
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Qualcomm has already announced the Snapdragon 768G CPU to keep growing 5G
We’re starting to see phones finally start to ship with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765 CPU, but that’s not going to stop technology from continuing to push forward. Yep, today Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 768G chip that’s just a bit better in a growing 5G market. Snapdragon 768G announcement Don’t feel bad if you’re committed to […]
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Qualcomm is going to make Bluetooth audio way better at CES 2020
Qualcomm is best known for their high-end mobile processors, typically in Android smartphones, but that’s not all they do. In fact, they play a pretty big role in Bluetooth connectivity for your phone, too. They’ve announced a new aptX Voice Audio implementation for smartphones that should drastically improve call quality for headphones and headsets. This […]
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Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 865 with 5G, better in-display fingerprint scanners, and more
Qualcomm has announced a slew of new technology at their annual conference, all of which should make 2020 a very exciting year. We’ve got improvements to existing processors and security technology, plus some leaps in 5G connectivity. Snapdragon 865 5G The Snapdragon 865 is probably the biggest thing everyone had their eye on, and I […]
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 pegged for a December launch
Qualcomm typically hosts a tech event in December every year, showing off their latest and greatest mobile processors for phones and other devices the next year. That’s still happening this year, and we have a few events to look forward to next month. Snapdragon 865 improvements The Snapdragon 865 will replace Qualcomm’s current Snapdragon 855 […]
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Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3300 leaks again, giving hope for better Wear OS watches
Qualcomm’s current flagship smartwatch processor, the Snapdragon 3100, really isn’t that great. It gets the job done, sure, but it can’t quite match custom SoCs from companies like Samsung and Huawei. And Wear OS watches clearly haven’t taken off, so some ingredient in the recipe is off. We’re hoping that changes with a next-generation wearable […]
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 leaks with respectable gains
Leaks of what must be Qualcomm’s upcoming 2020 flagchip have surfaced revealing a respectable 20% improvement to performance, in Geekbench at least. Qualcomm has been the top-dog of mobile chipsets for the last decade, in no small part due to their open market vs the proprietary chipsets of companies like Huawei and Samsung, but also […]
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Samsung follows Qualcomm with overclocked Exynos 9825 in Note 10
Following yesterday’s reveal of Qualcomm’s slightly overclocked Snapdragon 855 ‘Plus’, Samsung’s own slightly overclocked Exynos 9825 has been leak-benchmarked in the Galaxy Note 10. Though less common amongst flagship chips in the last few years, it remains a common practice for chipmakers like Qualcomm and Samsung to rebrand their processors, typically with minor improvements to […]
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Apple poached Intel’s 5G leader weeks ahead of Qualcomm truce
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Apple and Qualcomm settle royalty lawsuits with new patent agreement
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Qualcomm announces a handful of new Snapdragon processors
Qualcomm has announced a slew of new mobile processors for smartphones coming up this year, and while they may not be quite as exciting as a new 800-series chip, these will likely power some of your favorite mid-range devices. The announcement includes a Snapdragon 730 and Snapdragon 665, plus a side graded Snapdragon 730G for […]
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LG is the latest to join the South Korean FTC lawsuit against Qualcomm
LG has announced that they’ll be throwing their hat in the ring against Qualcomm with South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission, who is currently in the midst of a lawsuit against the chip maker for unfair practices. The lawsuit has been going on for some time now over Qualcomm’s alleged patent abuse. The lawsuit was brought […]
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Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 855 with blazing speeds, AI, and 5G support
Qualcomm has taken the wraps off of their next generation processor, the Snapdragon 855. It’s Qualcomm’s first 7nm chip which will bring many performance and efficiency enhancements, but there are still other new things to talk about besides it being faster. The biggest thing here is Qualcomm’s inclusion of multi-gigabit 5G support, which is the […]
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Qualcomm wants to improve wireless audio (again) with AptX Adaptive
Bluetooth audio on smartphones and other gadgets still really isn’t perfect; the audio quality has gotten much better recently, but it still can’t touch the quality of wired headphones, and I feel like we don’t even need to mention the potential for connection issues. Qualcomm originally created AptX as a means to make Bluetooth audio […]
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Project Treble to get boost from Google, Qualcomm joint efforts
With some of the changes to expand availability of the Android P Developer Preview 2 that were announced at Google I/O 2018, attention is once again drawn to the state of Android version distribution. Even though Android 8.0 Oreo has been around for several months, adoption is still at just 5% of the market and […]
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Qualcomm adds Tobii’s eye-tracking tech to its mobile VR kit
Tobii's eye-tracking tech was such a great fit for virtual reality that taking it for a spin at CES 2018 ruined every headset without its capabilities for Engadget editor Devindra Hardawar. Now, Tobii has teamed up with Qualcomm to create an updated…
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Qualcomm and Broadcom make moves as the merger saga continues
Qualcomm and Broadcom, the world's two largest chipmakers, have been in a will-they/won't-they dance for quite awhile now in regards to a merger. Today, the companies made dueling announcements: Qualcomm brought in Jeffrey Henderson as an independent…
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Qualcomm rejects Broadcom’s revised takeover bid
Broadcom will have to try again in its bid to take over Qualcomm. The Snapdragon chip-maker has rejected a revised proposal to buy all of its outstanding shares, stating that it "materially undervalues Qualcomm and falls well short of the firm regula…
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Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 845 processor
At their second annual Snapdragon Technology Summit in Hawaii today, Qualcomm officially announced the Snapdragon 845 processor for mobile devices will be coming to market in 2018. This, along with a move into the mobile PC market, comes amidst attempts by Broadcom to take over Qualcomm. Although Qualcomm announced the new Snapdragon 845 today, full […]
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Broadcom steps up pressure in fight to takeover Qualcomm
In mid-November, chipmaker Qualcomm announced they were rejecting a $ 130 Billion takeover bid from Broadcom. At the time, Broadcom indicated they were not planning to just walk away from the takeover attempt leading many to expect some aggressive moves may surface. We now see the fruits of that as Broadcom is moving to appeal directly […]
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Qualcomm decides to reject Broadcom’s buyout proposal, but Broadcom still committed
Qualcomm was very recently approached by Broadcom with a buyout offer of over 100 billion dollars. That’s a huge chunk of change, but apparently it wasn’t enough to even tempt Qualcomm; their board has unanimously decided to reject Broadcom’s offer. Despite being a very, very large offer, Qualcomm believes they’re in an excellent position in […]
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Qualcomm plans to reject Broadcom’s takeover bid
Broadcom might have to forget about taking over Qualcomm without a fight — Reuters sources claim that Qualcomm's board is planning to reject the unsolicited buyout bid. Reportedly, Broadcom's offer of $ 70 per share, despite setting a record, "unde…
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Qualcomm touts some Android firsts the chipmaker says they brought us
Likely as a bit of a dig at Apple and the iPhone ecosystem, a day before Apple reveals their latest updates to the iPhone line of devices Qualcomm posted about some of the “firsts” the company has achieved for Android devices. Some of these pre-date their adoption by Apple and some may still be exclusive […]
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Qualcomm seeks U.S. iPhone ban in latest move against Apple
A few years ago a huge legal battle between Samsung and Apple dominated headlines as the two giants worked to move to the top of the smartphone market. Since then, things have taken a turn for the better and the companies mostly limit their competitive nature to the market. Over the past few months though, […]
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 launched at MWC Shanghai 2017 event
At the Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2017 event currently underway, Qualcomm announced the newest generation in processors targeting the budget and lower mid-tier market. The Snapdragon 450 is the successor to the Snapdragon 435 and brings some nice improvements that will enable budget device manufacturers to step things up in those market tiers. The improvements […]
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Qualcomm amps up charging technology with new Quick Charge 4+ capabilities
Earlier this year in conjunction with the release of the Snapdragon 835 processor, Qualcomm also announced they were going to introduce a new Quick Charge 4 scheme for when devices do need to be recharged. In some of our tests, like with the Samsung Galaxy S8+ that features the Snapdragon 835, we found power management […]
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Intel and Samsung back FTC lawsuit against Qualcomm
The Federal Trade Commission kicked off 2017 by targeting Qualcomm over allegedly anti-competitive behavior, and unsurprisingly, companies the chipmaker competes with agree. Intel and Samsung filed briefs supporting the FTC lawsuit, claiming that Qua…
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Apple vs. Qualcomm: Everything you need to know
Apple is following the FTC’s lead and has sued Qualcomm for a massive $ 1 billion in the U.S., $ 145 million in China, and also in the U.K., claiming the company charged onerous royalties for its patented tech.
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Qualcomm aims for more efficient wearables with latest chip
Rather than bringing more computing power to wearable devices, Qualcomm is aiming for efficiency with its new Snapdragon Wear 1100 chip. Announced today at Computex, it's meant for small wearables that won't be able to fit in large batteries. The com…
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Qualcomm asks Samsung to supply all the Snapdragon 820 chips
The Snapdragon 820 processor is set to power many of the major smartphones released in 2016, and according to the latest reports, Qualcomm has exclusively tasked Samsung to build the chips.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 will power the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 4
Qualcomm just recently made a statement about renaming their 618 and 620 chips to now be called 650 and 652. They said they did this because the chips were much better than the others in the same line and needed greater number names to show that.
At the time of that announcement there were no phones with the new chips inside them. However, we have reason to believe that the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 4 will be the first device to feature the new chips. GFXBench testing has revealed the device will have a 5.5-inch 1080 display, 3GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, 16MP camera, Adreno 510 GPU, and a Snapdragon 652 octa-core 1.8GHz CPU.
The benchmarks also show that the OneTouch Idol 4 will produce a 5.5 fps frame rate on the Car Chase offline test. This beats many other phones like the HTC One M9, Yu Yutopia, Sony Xperia Z3+, and others. They scored 5.1 fps or lower.
Source: GFXBench
Via: PhoneArena
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