Google Chrome finally goes native for Windows on Arm ahead of Snapdragon X Elite debut

Download Google Chrome for Windows on Snapdragon ARMGoogle Chrome is the most popular browser and it was not natively available on Windows PCs based on Arm until now. All that is set to change for the better with today’s announcement from Google and Qualcomm. Google quietly released the Arm build to the Canary channel a few weeks back and looks like the final version is rolling out this week to Arm-compatible Windows PCs.

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Qualcomm S5 and S3 Gen 3 Sound Platforms announced

Qualcomm has introduced two new cutting-edge sound platforms: the Qualcomm S3 Gen 3 and Qualcomm S5 Gen 3 Sound platforms. These platforms bring advanced sound experiences to devices. Continue reading “Qualcomm S5 and S3 Gen 3 Sound Platforms announced”

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 official: 15% faster CPU and 45% better GPU

Qualcomm just announced the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, the company’s latest mid-range 7 series Mobile Platform, as the successor to last year’s Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. This uses 4nm process tech and has the same architecture as the 8 Gen 3 and the 8s Gen 3, but with different clock speeds. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 official: 15% faster CPU and 45% better GPU”

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 to power Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro, iQOO Z9 series, new Redmi series and more

Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, the company’s latest top-end chip in the 8 series, today. It also confirmed HONOR, iQOO, realme, Redmi and Xiaomi will be the first OEMs to adopt the chip in their phones. Continue reading “Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 to power Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro, iQOO Z9 series, new Redmi series and more”

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 unveiled: Premium performance, personalized experience

Qualcomm just announced the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, the company’s latest flagship SoC, as it had promised. This uses the same architecture as the 8 Gen 3, but with different clock speeds. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 unveiled: Premium performance, personalized experience”

Qualcomm opens new chip design centre in Chennai, unveils 6G University Research Program in India

Qualcomm Technologies has inaugurated its new Design Centre in Chennai after it was announced earlier this year. It has also introduced the Qualcomm 6G University Research India Program, aligning with the Indian Government’s Bharat 6G Vision and aimed at fostering academic research excellence and leadership in emerging 6G technologies. Continue reading “Qualcomm opens new chip design centre in Chennai, unveils 6G University Research Program in India”

Qualcomm to introduce flagship Snapdragon chip on March 18

Qualcomm has announced an event on March 18th in China to introduce a flagship Snapdragon chip. This is said to be Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (SM8635) SoC that is said to use a similar architecture as the 8 Gen 3, and include Cortex-X4 core. Continue reading “Qualcomm to introduce flagship Snapdragon chip on March 18”

Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 with Oryon CPU confirmed for October

Qualcomm’s Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Don McGuire, made an interesting announcement at MWC 2024. Mobile silicon space is set to become even more interesting as Qualcomm is preparing to unveil the Snapdragon Gen 4 SoC with its custom ‘Oryon’ CPU.

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MWC 2024: Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X80 5G Modem, FastConnect 7900 and more

Qualcomm Technologies showcased advancements in on-device AI, computing, and wireless connectivity at MWC 2024. Continue reading “MWC 2024: Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X80 5G Modem, FastConnect 7900 and more”

MWC 2024: Qualcomm unveils 5G Fixed Wireless Access Ultra Gen 3 Platform, Wi-Fi 7 for Automobiles and more

Qualcomm has announced significant updates to enhance digital transformation ahead of MWC Barcelona next week. These updates include: Continue reading “MWC 2024: Qualcomm unveils 5G Fixed Wireless Access Ultra Gen 3 Platform, Wi-Fi 7 for Automobiles and more”

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 could use 8 Gen 3 architecture

Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, a mid-range 7 series Mobile Platform last year, as a major upgrade to the 7 Gen 1. Even though we saw the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, it was not as powerful as the 7+ Gen 2. According to leaker Digital Chat Station, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 with the model number SM7675 is in the works. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 could use 8 Gen 3 architecture”

Qualcomm to set up new Design Centre in Chennai

Qualcomm has announced a significant expansion in Chennai with a new facility for their Design Centre and has proposed an investment of Rs. 177.27 crores. This was announced at the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet in Chennai today. Continue reading “Qualcomm to set up new Design Centre in Chennai”

Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 spatial computing platform with 4.3K 90fps support announced

Snapdragon has announced the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 spatial computing platform. It supports 4.3K per eye resolution and 12 or more concurrent cameras to deliver crisp, immersive mixed reality (MR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 spatial computing platform with 4.3K 90fps support announced”

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 4nm Mobile Platform announced

Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, the company’s latest mid-range 7 series Mobile Platform, as the successor to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. This has a similar 1+3+4 architecture, as the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 which was introduced earlier this year. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 4nm Mobile Platform announced”

Qualcomm and Iridium end satellite connectivity collaboration

Qualcomm has terminated its collaboration with satellite communications company Iridium, as reported by CNBC. The partnership aimed to offer satellite-to-phone services, but faced a setback as smartphone manufacturers did not integrate the technology into their devices. Continue reading “Qualcomm and Iridium end satellite connectivity collaboration”