Qualcomm announced the schedule for its upcoming Snapdragon Summit during Computex 2025 in Taipei. The annual launch event will take place in late September this year, slightly earlier than Qualcomm’s typical launch window. The annual summit is expected to introduce the next-generation chipset, tentatively called the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. For reference, the current Snapdragon 8 … Read more
Microsoft introduced its new line of artificial intelligence (AI) PCs last month, announcing Copilot+ Windows laptops packing new silicon, that can match up to, and even surpass, the performance of a MacBook running on Apple’s in-house M series chips. The new thin and light Copilot+ laptops, from both Microsoft and its OEM partners Acer, ASUS, … Read more
A potential deal to buy Intel could accelerate Qualcomm’s diversification but will burden the smartphone chipmaker with a loss-making semiconductor manufacturing unit that it may struggle to turn around or sell, analysts said. A buyout will also face tough antitrust scrutiny globally as it would unite two crucial chip firms in what would be the … Read more
Qualcomm’s interest in pursuing an acquisition of Intel has cooled, according to people familiar with the matter, upending what would have likely been one of the largest technology deals of all time. The complexities associated with acquiring all of Intel has made a deal less attractive to Qualcomm, said some of the people, asking not … Read more
Qualcomm will unveil new Snapdragon X laptop CPUs next week to power low-cost AI-capable devices in India. The firm has targeted the midrange laptop segment in the country. The chipmaker’s OEM partners are expected to introduce new Copilot+ laptops priced around $600 (roughly Rs. 52,000) and offer support for on-device AI features. The company is also … Read more
Snapdragon X platform was launched in India on Monday. The latest chipset by Qualcomm arrives as the fourth model in the Snapdragon X series, joining the Snapdragon X Elite, X Plus (10-core), and X Plus (octa-core) processors. The chipset is aimed at affordable Copilot+ PCs priced under $600 (roughly Rs. 52,000), and was first unveiled … Read more
The first wave of AI PCs, or as Microsoft calls them, Copilot+ PCs, hit India in the second half of 2024. Snapdragon led the race with its X series chipsets, and several OEMs introduced AI-enabled laptops in the country. While these devices generated a buzz given the hype around artificial intelligence (AI) and the new … Read more
Qualcomm has been making strides in India to drive digital connectivity while focusing on expansion and launching new platforms to cater to more customers. Some of the marquee announcements from Qualcomm India in the last few months were announcing the new design centre in Tamil Nadu last year and other initiatives to support the wireless … Read more