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.
09 Jun 2025
BusinessQualcomm acquires UK chip designer Alphawave for $2.4B
American tech giant Qualcomm has announced its acquisition of British semiconductor company Alphawave IP Group Plc for a whopping $2.4 billion.
20 May 2025
GoogleXreal's Project Aura smart glasses will work on Android XR
Google and Xreal have announced a strategic partnership to develop a new Android XR device, called Project Aura.
07 May 2025
MicrosoftMicrosoft launches its thinnest and lightest AI PCs
Microsoft has unveiled its latest premium AI PCs, the 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop. Both the devices are powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processors.
25 Apr 2025
ChinaChina quietly reduces retaliatory tariffs on some US-made semiconductors
China has slashed retaliatory tariffs on some US-made semiconductors. The move was confirmed to CNN by three import agencies in Shenzhen, China's southern technology hub.
11 Apr 2025
MicrosoftMicrosoft Recall—that records your PC activity—now rolling out
Microsoft has started gradually rolling out a preview of Recall to Windows Insiders. This suggests that Recall's official release may not be far off.
25 Mar 2025
SamsungTop Snapdragon 8 Elite smartphones you can buy right now
Qualcomm's latest flagship processor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, has finally made its way to India. The chip promises major performance upgrades over its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
18 Mar 2025
AndroidQualcomm unveils new chips for handheld gaming consoles
Qualcomm has unveiled its latest Snapdragon G Series chipsets, designed specifically for handheld gaming devices.
20 Feb 2025
Android 15OPPO Find N5 debuts as world's slimmest foldable smartphone
OPPO has expanded its foldable smartphone portfolio with the launch of Find N5.
19 Feb 2025
AppleApple launches iPhone 16e with Face ID and Apple Intelligence
Cupertino tech giant Apple has officially introduced the successor to the iPhone SE, the iPhone 16e.
09 Feb 2025
OnePlusOnePlus phones may replace alert slider with customizable action button
In a surprising move, OnePlus is said to be mulling the removal of its signature alert slider, a feature that has been a mainstay on its devices for years.
07 Feb 2025
AppleApple's long-awaited iPhone SE 4 may launch next week
Apple is said to be gearing up to launch its next iPhone SE model as soon as next week, according to Bloomberg.
25 Jan 2025
AppleiPhone 17 series to feature 24MP selfie camera, improved cooling
Apple will introduce the iPhone 17 series in September.
06 Jan 2025
AppleApple to revamp iPhone SE with massive upgrades, new name
Apple is said to be planning a major rebranding for its next budget-friendly iPhone, formerly rumored as the iPhone SE4.
27 Nov 2024
AndroidCentre issues high-severity warning for Android: Is your phone safe?
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has issued a high-severity warning regarding multiple security flaws in Android.
18 Nov 2024
MediaTekMediaTek led India's 5G market in H1 2024, surpassing Qualcomm
Taiwanese chipset giant MediaTek is gearing up to take on its American rival Qualcomm, in the high-end 5G segment.
01 Nov 2024
IntelApple to use in-house Wi-Fi, Bluetooth chips for iPhone 17
Apple is said to be on the brink of finalizing its shift to producing its own wireless chips.
31 Oct 2024
SamsungSamsung to launch its first mixed reality device in 2025
Samsung plans to launch its first mixed reality (XR) device some time in 2025.
23 Oct 2024
HuaweiHuawei's AI products found using TSMC chips despite US ban
A recent investigation by Canadian research firm TechInsights has revealed that Huawei's artificial intelligence (AI) accelerators still use chips manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
23 Oct 2024
TechnologyArm Holdings cancels Qualcomm's chip design license amid legal dispute
Arm Holdings has decided to revoke a license that allowed Qualcomm to use its intellectual property for chip design. The move escalates an ongoing legal battle over critical smartphone technology.
23 Oct 2024
AndroidBy 2030, everyone will have an AI smartphone: Qualcomm CEO
Qualcomm's CEO Cristiano Amon has envisioned a future where AI-powered smartphones will be the norm.
23 Oct 2024
ChevroletGoogle, Qualcomm partner to develop AI voice assistants for cars
In a major step toward integrating artificial intelligence technology into automotive systems, Qualcomm and Google have announced a partnership to help car manufacturers build advanced AI voice assistants for their vehicles.
22 Oct 2024
AndroidQualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite: The fastest mobile CPU ever?
Qualcomm has unveiled its latest high-end processor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
21 Oct 2024
AppleApple iPhone SE 4's release is just months away now
Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch the iPhone SE 4, its next budget-friendly smartphone, in Q1 2025.
17 Oct 2024
IntelQualcomm's delays Intel acquisition plans until US election: Here's why
Qualcomm has delayed its plans to acquire parts of Intel's design business, until after the US presidential election in November 2024.
09 Oct 2024
AndroidMediaTek unveils Dimensity 9400, world's 1st 3nm Android chipset
In a major milestone for the Android ecosystem, MediaTek has unveiled its latest flagship chip, the Dimensity 9400.
23 Sep 2024
MediaTekMediaTek Dimensity 9400 beats Apple A18 Pro in GPU tests
MediaTek is preparing to launch its most advanced chipset yet, the Dimensity 9400 platform.
23 Sep 2024
IntelInvestment firm Apollo considers $5 billion injection into Intel
Apollo Global Management, a leading US asset management firm, has proposed a substantial investment of up to $5 billion in Intel, according to Bloomberg.
21 Sep 2024
IntelQualcomm is planning a takeover of Intel: Report
Qualcomm, a leading name in the chip industry, is reportedly contemplating a takeover of Intel, according to The Wall Street Journal.
18 Sep 2024
EuropeQualcomm's appeal against €242M antitrust fine dismissed by EU court
Tech giant Qualcomm's attempt to overturn a European Union (EU) antitrust penalty, was dismissed by the General Court today.
10 Sep 2024
FacebookJioPhone Prima 2 debuts at ₹2,800; offers UPI, video calling
Reliance Jio has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of a new budget-friendly 4G feature phone, the JioPhone Prima 2.
04 Sep 2024
AMDIntel's new laptop chips boast industry-leading power efficiency and performance
Intel has unveiled its latest innovation, the Lunar Lake Core Ultra 200V-series processors for laptops and other mobile devices.
12 Aug 2024
AndroidAndroid users beware! Critical vulnerabilities found in Qualcomm Adreno GPUs
Google researchers have recently identified over nine vulnerabilities in Qualcomm's Adreno GPU, a graphics processing unit integrated into Snapdragon processors.
08 Aug 2024
MediaTekFlaw in 5G phones exposes millions of users to spying
A team of researchers from Pennsylvania State University has revealed a series of security vulnerabilities in 5G basebands, the processors that enable phones to connect to mobile networks.
30 Jul 2024
XiaomiQualcomm announces new chipset for budget 5G phones in India
Qualcomm has unveiled its latest product, the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chipset, specifically designed to ensure 5G connectivity in budget handsets in India.
05 Jul 2024
GoogleOne of Pixel 9's biggest upgrades is under the display
Google's upcoming Pixel 9 series is set to include an advanced ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, as revealed by Android Authority.
04 Jul 2024
MotorolaMotorola RAZR 50 Ultra, with Gemini AI, launched at ₹1L
Motorola has introduced the RAZR 50 Ultra, its flagship foldable smartphone, in India.
29 Jun 2024
AndroidQualcomm to simplify Android update process for OEMs: Here's how
Qualcomm, a prominent semiconductor and telecommunications equipment firm, is planning to simplify Android updates for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
27 Jun 2024
SamsungSamsung Galaxy S25 lineup may use MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC
Samsung may incorporate MediaTek chips into its forthcoming Galaxy S25 family, slated for a January launch next year.
18 Jun 2024
SamsungSamsung S25 series to feature Qualcomm's chip in all markets
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S25 series is set to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor across all regions, including India.
12 Jun 2024
MediaTekMediaTek to launch ARM-based chip for Windows PCs in 2025
MediaTek, a leading Taiwanese chip design company, is reportedly in the process of creating an ARM-based processor for Windows PCs.
10 Jun 2024
IntelIntel CEO dismisses ARM rumors, reaffirms commitment to x86 architecture
Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel, has stated that the ARM architecture is not yet advanced enough to compete with the versatility of the x86 architecture.
02 Jun 2024
RealmeRealme GT7 Pro to boast an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner
Realme is anticipated to launch the GT7 Pro by the end of this year.
22 May 2024
Android 14Realme GT 6T debuts with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC
Realme has launched its gaming-centric smartphone, the GT 6T, in India today.
20 May 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft announces AI-driven Copilot+ PCs: Faster than MacBook Air M3?
Microsoft has unveiled its latest innovation, the AI-driven Copilot+ PCs, at a pre-Build 2024 event.
20 May 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft to showcase AI advancements at Build 2024 conference
Microsoft's annual Build developer conference is scheduled to take place from May 21-23, 2024.
12 May 2024
Qualcomm SnapdragonQualcomm's upcoming flagship SoC set to deliver superior graphics performance
Qualcomm's forthcoming flagship System on a Chip (SoC), the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, is anticipated to offer exceptional graphics performance.
12 May 2024
RealmeRealme GT 6T's pricing leaked prior to Indian launch
Realme has announced plans to introduce a new device, the Realme GT 6T.
09 May 2024
HuaweiUS government bars Intel, Qualcomm from selling chips to Huawei
The United States government has revoked licenses that permitted Intel and Qualcomm to sell chips to Huawei Technologies, per the Financial Times.
26 Apr 2024
OnePlusOnePlus 13 to sport ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, 2K display
OnePlus's next-gen flagship phone, the OnePlus 13, is months away from its launch, but the tech world is abuzz with speculation about it.
