Qualcomm is initiating its month-long ‘Snapdragon for India’ program with XR Day, scheduled for July 21 in New Delhi. This event aims to highlight Qualcomm’s history and future direction in Mixed Reality (MR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR), emphasizing the role of Snapdragon platforms in enabling current and future generations of smart glasses, spatial computing, and immersive experiences. Continue reading “Snapdragon for India: Snapdragon XR Day set for July 21”
Qualcomm is set to host its inaugural “Snapdragon Auto Day” in New Delhi on July 30, 2025, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). The event aims to address the future of mobility in India, focusing on advancements in road safety and smart vehicle technologies. It will also highlight the role of international collaborations and technological developments in shaping the next decade of the automotive industry. Continue reading “Qualcomm India schedules Snapdragon Auto Day on July 30”
Qualcomm has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Alphawave IP Group plc (Alphawave Semi) through its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Aqua Acquisition Sub LLC. The recommended acquisition is valued at an implied enterprise value of approximately US$2.4 billion. Continue reading “Qualcomm to acquire Alphawave Semi in a $2.4 billion deal”
Qualcomm has announced its first global Edge AI Developer Hackathon, scheduled for June 14–15, 2025, at the Qualcomm campus in Bengaluru, India. Continue reading “Qualcomm India schedules first global Edge AI Hackathon for June 14 to 15”
Qualcomm and Xiaomi are marking 15 years of collaboration, a partnership that has now been solidified with a new multi-year agreement. This long-standing relationship has been instrumental in technological advancements within the industry, with both companies reaffirming their commitment to developing and delivering products across various global device categories. Continue reading “Qualcomm and Xiaomi sign multi-year agreement amidst 15-year anniversary”
At the COMPUTEX 2025 Keynote, Qualcomm President and CEO Cristiano Amon confirmed that the company’s eighth annual Snapdragon Summit for this year will happen from September 23rd to 25th, 2025 a month ahead compared to last year. Continue reading “Snapdragon Summit 2025 set for September 23 to 25”
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, the company’s latest mid-range 7 series Mobile Platform, as the successor to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 which was introduced back in 2024. This has a similar 1+3+4 architecture, as the predecessor. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 official: 27% faster CPU, 30% faster GPU, 65% improved AI”
Qualcomm just announced the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, the company’s latest top-end SoC and the successor to last year’s 8s Gen 3, as expected. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 with 31% faster CPU, 49% faster GPU official”
Qualcomm has announced the acquisition of MovianAI Artificial Intelligence (AI) Application and Research JSC (MovianAI), the generative AI division formerly belonging to VinAI Application and Research JSC (VinAI), a part of the Vingroup ecosystem. Continue reading “Qualcomm acquires VinAI division to boost Gen AI”
Qualcomm just scheduled an event in China on April 2nd where it will introduce the company’s flagship chip. This should be the rumored Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, successor to last year’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. Continue reading “Qualcomm schedules Snapdragon flagship product launch on April 2 — Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 expected”
Qualcomm is expected to introduce the Snapdragon 8s Gen4 (not the Snapdragon 8s Elite as rumored earlier) in the coming week as the successor to last year’s Snapdragon 8s Gen3. Now the detailed specifications of the chip with the model number SM8735 has surfaced. Continue reading “Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 specs surface ahead of April launch”
Qualcomm has unveiled its next generation Snapdragon G Series for handheld gaming devices as the successor to last year’s devices at the Game Developers Conference. Continue reading “Qualcomm introduces Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, Snapdragon G2 Gen 2, and Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 for handheld gaming devices”
The Mobile World Congress 2025 booth of Qualcomm encapsulated the company’s evolving identity. Amidst demos of foldables, PCs, and industrial routers, the conversation with Qualcomm’s India Head Savi Soin, who has led Qualcomm India for the past 18 months, revealed a deliberate shift: Qualcomm is no longer just a chipmaker but a catalyst for tech leapfrogging. This article reconstructs the interview’s key insights, focusing on the technical, strategic, and cultural dimensions of Qualcomm’s roadmap.
Qualcomm Technologies has introduced the Dragonwing FWA Gen 4 Elite, the world’s first 5G Advanced-capable Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) platform. The platform is designed to revolutionize wireless broadband, delivering ultra-fast speeds, advanced AI capabilities, and enhanced network reliability. Continue reading “Qualcomm Dragonwing FWA Gen 4 Elite Platform with 5G advanced, Wi-Fi 7 announced”
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has announced the Qualcomm X85 5G Modem-RF, its latest iteration in 5G modem-to-antenna technology, as the successor to last year’s Qualcomm X80 5G. This marks the company’s eighth-generation 5G modem solution and its fourth generation incorporating artificial intelligence for connectivity. Continue reading “Qualcomm introduces Snapdragon X85 RF-system with AI-powered data traffic engine”
