Qualcomm: News
Qualcomm is an American multinational corporation based in San Diego, California. It creates semiconductors, wireless technology-related services, and software. The company was founded in 1985 by Irwin Jacobs and former Linkabit employees as a contract research and development center for government and defence projects. It manufactures system-on-chips (mobile processors) under the ‘Snapdragon’ name and has launched a mobile, ‘Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders’ in 2021.
26 May 2023
MotorolaMotorola Edge 40 v/s POCO F5: Which smartphone is better
The Motorola Edge 40 has been introduced in the Indian market for Rs. 29,999. At this price point, the handset takes on the POCO F5, which recently went on sale in the country.
28 Apr 2023
VivoVivo X90 Pro v/s Samsung S23 Ultra: Which is better
The Vivo X90 Pro has been announced in India. The flagship phone bears a 120Hz AMOLED screen, powerful cameras, MediaTek's top-end SoC, the latest RAM/storage formats, and wired as well as wireless fast-charging.
23 Jan 2023
Upcoming Mobile PhonesSamsung S23 Ultra's GPU performance puts S22 Ultra to shame
The integrated graphics processing unit on the Galaxy S23 Ultra has outperformed S22 Ultra's iGPU.
20 Jan 2023
Qualcomm SnapdragonQualcomm Snapdragon Digital Chassis previews the future of automotive industry
Technology giant Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon Digital Chassis concept vehicle at the Las Vegas Convention Center in the US.
06 Jan 2023
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2How Qualcomm is bringing satellite-based messaging to Android smartphones
Qualcomm announced at CES 2023 that it is readying a satellite-based two-way messaging service for Android smartphones and other tech products.
28 Dec 2022
SamsungSamsung announces Qualcomm-powered Galaxy Book2 Pro 360: Check price, features
Samsung has announced a new version of the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360.
16 Nov 2022
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2How will Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset improve Android smartphones
Qualcomm introduced its latest chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, at the Snapdragon Summit 2022.
03 Oct 2022
Reliance JioReliance Jio's 4G-enabled JioBook laptop to cost nearly Rs. 15,000
Reliance Jio is gearing up to launch a new JioBook laptop in India soon, according to Reuters. The device will be priced at nearly Rs. 15,000 and have an embedded 4G SIM card.
01 Dec 2021
Qualcomm SnapdragonEverything to know about new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor
Qualcomm has unveiled its latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset as the "most advanced 5G mobile platform" for next-generation premium Android smartphones.
10 Nov 2021
Snapdragon 888Here are the smartphones expected to feature Snapdragon 898 chipset
Qualcomm is all set to introduce its next-generation Snapdragon processor, which is rumored to be called Snapdragon 898, on November 30.
27 Oct 2021
Latest Tech NewsQualcomm announces four new processors for mid-range and entry-level smartphones
Qualcomm has introduced four new mobile processors that will power future mid-tier and entry-level smartphones.
06 Sep 2021
GooglePixel 3, 3XL devices bricking unexpectedly, users complain
Ahead of the highly-anticipated launch of the Pixel 5, Google's Pixel brand has begun garnering some unwanted attention. Users on Google's IssueTracker, its support forums, and on Reddit say that the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL have started "bricking" with no prior warning or indication.
09 Jul 2021
Qualcomm SnapdragonQualcomm launches its first-ever smartphone at Rs. 1.12 lakh
Qualcomm, in collaboration with ASUS, has launched its first smartphone, called the 'Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders' at $ 1,499 (roughly Rs. 1,12,200).
26 Mar 2021
AndroidQualcomm is reportedly developing an Android-based Nintendo Switch lookalike
Popular smartphone chip manufacturer Qualcomm could be planning to enter the handheld gaming devices market with a hardware offering.
24 Mar 2021
IntelNewsBytes Briefing: Apple Card isn't sexist after all, and more
Back in 2019, prominent Silicon Valley millionaires accused a credit card of being sexist, because their wives were given lower credit limits compared to them.
31 Jan 2021
iPhoneiPhone 13 could combine in-display fingerprint sensor with Face ID
Apple continues its trend of being a couple of years behind the curve. After having its Face ID gambit ruined by face masks, the iPhone maker finally seems ready to give in to consumer demand for in-display fingerprint scanning.
14 Jan 2021
AppleQualcomm buys chip design firm founded by former Apple engineers
Not long after Apple shook the computing space with it prodigious M1 chip, Qualcomm has lapped up a chip design firm founded two years ago by former Apple engineers.
02 Dec 2020
XiaomiMi 11 will come with the latest Snapdragon 888 chipset
Xiaomi is expected to announce its flagship Mi 11 model sometime in January 2021. In the latest development, the company's CEO Lei Jun has revealed that the handset will be powered by the newly-announced Snapdragon 888 chipset.
28 Oct 2020
LGLG Velvet launched in India, prices start at Rs. 37,000
As the latest addition to its portfolio of premium smartphones, LG has launched the LG Velvet in India.
28 Oct 2020
Realme UIRealme C15 Qualcomm Edition tipped to arrive as Realme C15s
Realme is working to launch a Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered variant of its budget-friendly C15 model in India in the company days.
21 Oct 2020
Mukesh AmbaniJio and Qualcomm begin 5G trials, achieve 1 Gbps speed
In a new development, Mukesh Ambani-led Jio Platforms Ltd. has announced its 5G plans in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies.
14 Aug 2020
Amazon#Review: Mivi DuoPods M80, feature-packed TWS buds at affordable price
Homegrown electronics brand Mivi has expanded its product portfolio with a new pair of truly wireless earbuds - the DuoPods M80.
26 Jul 2020
Samsung#TechBytes: Latest flagship smartphones fueled by Snapdragon 865+ chipset
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 865+ as an improved version of its flagship mobile processor, the Snapdragon 865, recently. The Plus version offers up to 10% better CPU and GPU performance as compared to its predecessor.
03 May 2020
MotorolaBest 5G smartphones with flagship Snapdragon 865 processor
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 chipset is currently the preferred choice for all smartphone makers that plan to launch a high-end flagship phone.
02 May 2020
SamsungSamsung's Note 20, Fold 2 to be launched around August-September
In the latest earnings report, Samsung has confirmed that its Mobile Communications Business aims to strengthen its product line-up by introducing "new premium models" in the second half of the year despite uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
12 Apr 2020
SamsungSamsung Note 20, Fold 2 could be launched in August
Samsung is still positive about launching its next batch of flagship phones, the Galaxy Note 20 and Fold 2, in August despite growing concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic.
09 Apr 2020
AMOLEDTCL 10 series smartphones launched with HDR screens, multiple cameras
Chinese tech giant TCL has launched three new affordable smartphones in its latest TCL 10 series. The line-up includes a premium 10 Pro model, a 5G-enabled handset called 10 5G, and a budget-friendly 10L variant.
29 Mar 2020
XiaomiXiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2, Mi AIoT Router launched
Alongside the Mi TV 4S 65-inch and Mi Air Purifier 3H, Xiaomi has also launched the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 and Mi AIoT Router in Europe.
27 Mar 2020
Active Noise CancellationQualcomm introduces new chipsets and audio tech for wireless earbuds
Qualcomm has introduced a couple of new processors and audio technologies that will improve the connectivity, sound quality, and battery life in some of the upcoming truly wireless earbuds.
11 Mar 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Montblanc Smart Headphones, Summit 2+ smartwatch launched: Specs, features, price
Montblanc, known for its luxury writing instruments and leather goods, has expanded its portfolio of tech products with a Summit 2+ smartwatch and Smart Headphones.
06 Mar 2020
Samsung GalaxyMoto G8, with punch-hole design and triple rear cameras, launched
Expanding its portfolio of smartphones, Lenovo-owned Motorola has launched the budget-friendly Moto G8 smartphone.
29 Feb 2020
MicrosoftMicrosoft's Surface Duo will let you 'peek' at notifications
Microsoft's Surface Duo, the Android-based phone we saw last year, lacks an external screen for showing notifications. However, the company is making up for this by allowing you to 'peek' at call alerts and notifications.
04 Feb 2020
Apple AirPodsVivo TWS Earphone could be launched in India by March
Vivo is gearing up to expand its product portfolio in India, by launching its TWS Earphone, the company's very own truly wireless earbuds.
02 Feb 2020
SonyKey specifications of Sony Xperia 5 Plus leaked
Sony is likely to unveil its latest flagship smartphone, the Xperia 5 Plus (also referred to as Xperia 1.1) at this year's Mobile World Congress on February 24 in Barcelona.
27 Jan 2020
HMD GlobalNokia 9.2's launch details tipped, will come with "great cameras"
HMD Global is working on Nokia 9.2, a flagship smartphone that would be launched later this year as a sequel to the camera-centric Nokia 9 PureView.
04 Jan 2020
SamsungSamsung to unveil Galaxy S20, Fold 2 on February 11
Samsung's Galaxy S20-series (or Galaxy S11-series, as it was called before) and the Motorola RAZR-like Galaxy Fold 2, will be unveiled early next month.
30 Dec 2019
SamsungSamsung could launch Galaxy S11-series, Fold 2 on February 11
Samsung's flagship Galaxy S11 series, which could be named as Galaxy S20, as well as the new clamshell-like foldable phone, the Galaxy Fold 2, would be launched on February 11, according to a new report (via 91Mobiles).
20 Dec 2019
Dolby VisionQualcomm Snapdragon 865 v/s 855: What has improved?
Recently, Qualcomm has launched its latest flagship Snapdragon 865 chipset as a successor to the last year's Snapdragon 855 mobile platform.
07 Dec 2019
RealmeSnapdragon 865's Geekbench scores are out, and they look promising
Qualcomm's latest mobile chipset, the Snapdragon 865, is touted to be upto 25% faster than the Snapdragon 855 (not 855 Plus) and that claim seems to be true.
01 Nov 2019
OnePlusOnePlus 8, 8 Pro to launch in mid-2020
After a sneak-peek at the early looks of the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, and knowing how different they will be from the OnePlus 7 series, we now have an idea about their launch timeline.