Category Archives: Qualcomm

Analysis: Qualcomm just spent $1.4 billion to compete with Apple’s Arm laptops

Qualcomm’s $1.4 billion purchase of Nuvia has major implications for the company’s approach to phone and server CPU designs. Continue reading

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Qualcomm just snapped up Apple’s chief architect and his CPU startup

Expect custom CPUs from the same person behind Apple’s class-leading iPhone chips. Continue reading

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2021 SoC showdown: Snapdragon 888 vs Exynos 2100 vs Kirin 9000 vs Apple A14

With details of the Exynos 2100, Snapdragon 888, A14 Bionic, and Kirin 9000 chipsets now official let’s rundown 2021’s SoCs. Continue reading

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Qualcomm’s second-gen ultrasonic fingerprint reader is larger and faster

You won’t be quite so frustrated when unlocking your phone. Continue reading

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Honor resumes ties with Qualcomm and others after Huawei split (Updated)

Honor has confirmed that it now has independent deals with Qualcomm, Intel, and a bunch of other tech firms. Continue reading

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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 480 brings 5G to more budget phones

You’ll also see upgrade to camera and graphics performance. Continue reading

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2020 smartphone silicon showdown: The most powerful phones of the year compared

The fastest Android phone of 2020 used the Snapdragon 865 Plus, but which phone was it? Let’s find out! Continue reading

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History of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series: World-class Android processors

From pre-800 series days to the Snapdragon 865 Plus, we take a look at the history of Qualcomm’s flagship chipsets. Continue reading

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Qualcomm didn’t abuse chip patents to squeeze phone makers, appeals court rules

It was supposedly playing rough, but staying within the law. Continue reading

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Qualcomm wants the green light to sell 5G chips to Huawei

The news comes after Huawei reportedly said the Mate 40 series would be its last flagships with Kirin chips. Continue reading

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