Qualcomm and Google Cloud today announced their collaboration on Neural Architecture Search (NAS), enabling the companies to create and optimize AI models automatically rather than manually. Google Cloud Vertex AI NAS will accelerate neural network development for Qualcomm Technologies’ mobile, IoT, XR, ACPC, and automotive platforms. Continue reading “Qualcomm, Google partner to offer Google Cloud Vertex AI NAS first on Snapdragon 8 Gen 1”
Qualcomm just made the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the company’s latest flagship Mobile Platform official at the Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2021 event, as it had announced. It has world’s first 10 Gigabit 5G Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System, Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 Mobile Connectivity System for Wi-Fi speeds of up to 3.6 Gbps, over Wi-Fi 6 and 6E. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 4nm Mobile Platform official: 30% faster GPU, 8K HDR video capture, 10Gbps 5G modem”
After the Dimensity 9000 that went official last week, Qualcomm should introduce its next flagship SoC at its Snapdragon Tech Summit next week. Now the first AnTuTu benchmark of the alleged Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) has surfaced on realme GT 2 Pro (RMX3300), realme’s upcoming flagship smartphone. Continue reading “realme GT2 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 benchmarked, beats Dimensity 9000”
Qualcomm has confirmed a new, simplified and consistent naming structure for its platforms. Starting with its upcoming flagship Snapdragon 8-series platform, its Snapdragon mobile platforms will transition to a single-digit series and generation number, which the company says will align with other product categories. Continue reading “Qualcomm confirms easier-to-follow branding starting with upcoming Snapdragon 8-series platform”
Yesterday during their Investor Day 2021, ARM-based chip designer Qualcomm unveiled their project plans to make a powerful ARM-based processor for a PC that would rival Apple’s M-series silicon. The company also announced that their supply of 5G modems to Apple will cut down to just 20% next year.
Continue reading “Qualcomm to introduce 5G capable laptop SoCs to compete with Apple’s M-series”
Qualcomm has unveiled a new headworn Augmented Reality (AR) developer kit that is designed to be a tool for the development of their new Snapdragon Spaces XR Developer Platform. The platform offers robust machine perception technology, SDKs for leading 3D Engines, a robust resource library and more, to develop the next generation of AR glasses.
Continue reading “Qualcomm launches AR developer kit for Snapdragon Spaces XR Developer Platform”
Update: Qualcomm has confirmed that it will introduce next-generation Snapdragon mobile platform that will deliver industry-leading smartphone performance, connectivity, camera, AI, gaming, and sound experiences. Continue reading “Snapdragon Tech Summit 2021 set for Nov 30; Snapdragon 898 4nm SoC expected”
Qualcomm has announced four new mobile platforms – Snapdragon 778G Plus 5G, 695 5G, 480 Plus 5G, and 680 4G across high-, mid-, and entry-tiers. The company says that these mobile platforms will offer increased performance and capabilities to provide OEMs with additional options to help meet the existing demand. Continue reading “Qualcomm introduces Snapdragon 778G+, Snapdragon 695, Snapdragon 480+, and Snapdragon 680”
Qualcomm has partnered with Google and Renault Group to design the in-vehicle experience for the newly revealed Mégane E-TECH Electric. The car will make use of Qualcomm’s 3rd Generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platform with a portrait-sized touchscreen infotainment displays for audio, visual and navigational functions.
Qualcomm is all set to introduce Snapdragon 898 (SM8450), the company’s upcoming 5G Mobile Platform as the successor to Snapdragon 888 / 888+ in a few months. The chip has surfaced in benchmark of a vivo test device fomr China with the model number V2102A with 8GB of RAM, running Android 12. According to leaker Digital Chat Station, the SoC will use Samsung’s 4nm process technology, and the prime core will feature the new Cortex-X2 CPU compared to Cortex-X1 in the Snapdragon 888. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 5G 4nm SoC with Cortex-X2 CPU, Adreno 730 GPU surfaces in benchmarks”
As the truly wireless earbuds market becomes mature overtime, there has been an increasing focus on the quality of audio transmission over Bluetooth. Qualcomm has now unveiled a new feature in Snapdragon Sound called aptX Lossless, which will enable CD quality 16-bit 44.1kHz lossless
audio streaming over Bluetooth.
Continue reading “Qualcomm introduces aptX Lossless Bluetooth audio technology for Snapdragon Sound”
In recent years, the advancement in 5G technology has been tremendous as it enables a wide range of capabilities and products. On similar lines, Qualcomm today has announced its Flight RB5 5G platform for the next generation 5G drones. Continue reading “Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G Platform with mmWave support for 5G drones announced”
Qualcomm introduced Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders last month, soon after it launched the Snapdragon Insiders program for Snapdragon enthusiasts back in March. The limited-edition smartphone has been created in partnership with ASUS, so it has almost similar specifications as the ROG Phone 5. We got to check it out. Here we have the unboxing and first impressions of the phone. Continue reading “Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders Unboxing and First Impressions”
The wearables market continues to grow at a significant pace, and at the forefront of this growth are devices that are powered by Qualcomm. The chip manufacturer has renewed their commitment towards developing the wearables platform over the coming years, tightening their industry partnerships with a new program called Wearables Ecosystem Accelerator Program.
Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon Insiders program for Snapdragon enthusiasts back in March. Today it has introduced Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders with Snapdragon 888 and the hardware is designed by ASUS featuring a similar screen as the ROG Phone 5. Continue reading “Qualcomm introduces Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders with 6.78-inch FHD+ 144Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 888, 16GB RAM”
