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.

18 Mar 2024

Google

Qualcomm's latest chip brings on-device generative AI to mid-tier smartphones 

Qualcomm has unveiled its latest creation, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. The new chipset is designed to provide a premium experience at a more budget-friendly price.

16 Mar 2024

Motorola

Motorola's upcoming phone will use Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor

Motorola, a Lenovo-owned brand, has begun hinting at the launch of its latest smartphone in India on April 3.

11 Mar 2024

Adani Group

Gautam Adani, Qualcomm CEO discuss India's potential in semiconductors, AI

Gautam Adani, head of Adani Group has discussed India's possibilities in semiconductors, AI, and mobility with his counterpart at Qualcomm, Cristiano Amon.

11 Mar 2024

Qualcomm Snapdragon

Qualcomm to unveil flagship Snapdragon chip on March 18

Qualcomm is gearing up for a March 18 event in China, where it will unveil the latest flagship Snapdragon chip, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (SM8635) SoC.

27 Feb 2024

Mobile World Congress

App-less future: This concept smartphone uses AI to perform tasks

Smartphones commonly rely on apps for various purposes, including messaging, social networking, gaming, and banking.

29 Jan 2024

Realme

Realme 12 Pro series launched in India at Rs. 26,000

Realme has launched its much-anticipated Realme 12 Pro series in India. The lineup includes two models: 12 Pro and 12 Pro+.

15 Jan 2024

Realme

Realme 12 Pro series to be launched on January 29

After a slew of teasers, Realme has finally revealed the launch date for its much-anticipated Realme 12 Pro series.

This app can turn smartwatches to PC mouse

Doublepoint Technologies has introduced an innovative gesture-detection app for Wear OS-powered smartwatches at CES 2024.

07 Jan 2024

Tamil Nadu

Qualcomm's new Rs. 177cr Chennai facility to create 1,600 jobs

Global semiconductor giant Qualcomm has announced plans for a new design center in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with a proposed investment of Rs. 177.27 crore.

13 Dec 2023

Google

Google, Meta, Qualcomm form coalition for open digital ecosystems

Google, Meta, Qualcomm, and seven other tech giants have teamed up to form the Coalition for Open Digital Ecosystems (CODE).

Qualcomm to support India's satellite navigation system in select chipsets

Qualcomm is partnering with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to integrate India's satellite navigation system, NavIC, into select upcoming chipsets.

25 Nov 2023

Nubia

REDMAGIC 9 Pro goes global next month: Best features explained

Nubia's REDMAGIC division is at the forefront of gaming smartphones, known for its top-tier flagships.

21 Nov 2023

Nubia

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro to support 165W fast charging 

Nubia's upcoming flagship smartphone, the Red Magic 9 Pro, recently made waves on the AnTuTu platform, achieving a remarkable score of 22,90,773 points.

20 Nov 2023

Apple

Apple MacBook with in-house cellular modem may launch in 2028

Apple is reportedly working on creating its own custom modem for cellular MacBook models, with a potential release in 2028, as per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

17 Nov 2023

Qualcomm Snapdragon

Qualcomm's latest chipset brings AI features to mid-tier Android smartphones

Qualcomm has introduced its newest mid-tier mobile chipset, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. It is built using TSMC's 4nm process technology and boasts a 1+3+4 CPU configuration.

10 Nov 2023

OPPO

OPPO is promising satellite connectivity for next Find X flagship

OPPO has announced that its forthcoming flagship smartphone, possibly the Find X7 Pro, will incorporate satellite communication capabilities.

10 Nov 2023

Android

Satellite communication plans on Android dealt a blow: Here's why

Qualcomm's decision to sever ties with Iridium, a satellite communications firm, has dealt a significant blow to the prospects of satellite communication on Android smartphones.

08 Nov 2023

Samsung

Samsung, Qualcomm oppose Centre's plans of live TV on phones

India is contemplating a policy that would require smartphone manufacturers to include hardware that would support live TV broadcasts, without relying on cellular networks.

06 Nov 2023

MediaTek

MediaTek Dimensity 9300's big GPU upgrades focus on AI, gaming

MediaTek has revealed its flagship Dimensity 9300 chipset, designed to rival Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile platform.

05 Nov 2023

Qualcomm Snapdragon

Snapdragon 8 Gen 4's projected multi-core benchmark score above 10,000

Qualcomm's 2024-bound Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, based on the TSMC 3nm process, is set to revolutionize mobile technology.

02 Nov 2023

Samsung

Samsung's S24 series to sport overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Samsung's upcoming flagship devices in 2024, including the Galaxy S24 lineup, Flip6, and Fold6, are expected to be equipped with an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.

30 Oct 2023

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S24 enters production, launch expected in January: Report

Rumors are swirling that Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S24 lineup, which includes the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra, has entered production and is slated for a potential January 2024 release.

26 Oct 2023

OnePlus

Upcoming smartphones with Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset

Qualcomm has announced its latest top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. It promises a 30% boost in CPU performance, a 25% enhancement in GPU performance, and a 10% overall increase in energy efficiency.

25 Oct 2023

Vivo

Vivo X100 series will be first to feature LPDDR5T RAM

Vivo is preparing to unveil its highly anticipated X100 series in China, and a new leak claims that this line-up will be the first to incorporate LPDDR5T RAM format.

25 Oct 2023

Technology

Qualcomm takes on Google's Tensor with its first-ever AI chip

At the Snapdragon Summit in Maui, Hawaii, Qualcomm unveiled its cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile processor and the Snapdragon X Elite chip.

24 Oct 2023

OnePlus

OnePlus 12's display will be brighter than Pixel 8 Pro's

At the latest BOE conference event in China, OnePlus has given a sneak peek at its forthcoming flagship phone, the OnePlus 12, and revealed the device's display and chipset specifications to maintain the hype.

24 Oct 2023

NVIDIA

NVIDIA, AMD plan to develop Arm-based PC chips by 2025

NVIDIA and AMD are said to be working on Arm-based CPUs for Windows PCs, with a potential release as soon as 2025, per Reuters.

09 Oct 2023

Apple

Apple iPhone 15 lineup houses Qualcomm's latest 5G modem

Apple's iPhone 15 series boasts Qualcomm's latest X70 modem, resulting in enhanced 5G performance.

07 Oct 2023

Samsung

Samsung S24 Ultra to use only Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S24 Ultra is set to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset across all markets, reported the Korean news outlet The Elec.

25 Sep 2023

Qualcomm Snapdragon

Qualcomm may launch two variants of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Qualcomm is gearing up for the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, where the semiconductor company may announce the highly anticipated Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.

11 Sep 2023

Apple

Apple and Qualcomm extend 5G chip partnership until 2026

Apple has inked a new deal with Qualcomm to supply 5G chips for iPhones until at least 2026, extending their partnership after settling a legal battle in 2019.

27 Aug 2023

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus might be a chipset game changer

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S24 Plus handset is generating huge buzz among tech enthusiasts.

01 Aug 2023

OnePlus

OnePlus Nord CE3 5G's sale starts August 4: Check price

OnePlus has announced that the Nord CE3 5G will be available in the Indian market starting from August 4, 12:00pm.

31 Jul 2023

OnePlus

OnePlus 12 will feature a periscope camera, Hasselblad optimizations

The OnePlus 12 could debut in China this December, and rumors are already swirling about its design and specifications.

26 May 2023

Motorola

Motorola 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

Vivo

Vivo 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.

Samsung 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 Snapdragon

Qualcomm 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 2

How 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

Samsung

Samsung 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 2

How 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 Jio

Reliance 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 Snapdragon

Everything 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 888

Here 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 News

Qualcomm 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

Google

Pixel 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 Snapdragon

Qualcomm 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

Android

Qualcomm 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

Intel

NewsBytes 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

iPhone

iPhone 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

Apple

Qualcomm 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

Xiaomi

Mi 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

LG

LG 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 UI

Realme 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 Ambani

Jio 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

Motorola

Best 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

Samsung

Samsung'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

Samsung

Samsung 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

AMOLED

TCL 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

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 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.

Qualcomm 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.

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 Galaxy

Moto 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

Microsoft

Microsoft'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 AirPods

Vivo 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

Sony

Key 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 Global

Nokia 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

Samsung

Samsung 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

Samsung

Samsung 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 Vision

Qualcomm 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.

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