Poll result: Galaxy S25 Exynos rumors have you very nervous

by dbadmin | Nov 13, 2024 | News, Polls, Qualcomm, Samsung, Samsung Exynos, Samsung Galaxy S25

When you’re a smartphone-making behemoth, there are few points of pride bigger than shipping phones that run your company’s very own chips. But far more than just demonstrating industrial accomplishments, having your own chips can offer a big impact to your firm’s...

Our first hands-on with a real-world Snapdragon 8 Elite phone reveals a hot mess

by dbadmin | Oct 31, 2024 | Features, Qualcomm, Qualcomm Snapdragon, Realme

The Snapdragon 8 Elite was released last week, and we’ve already seen the first phone with this chipset launch in China in the Xiaomi 15 series. However, Realme hopes the Realme GT7 Pro will be the first widely available Snapdragon 8 Elite device on the market. The...

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 doesn’t exist, so why is it on this phone box?

by dbadmin | Oct 31, 2024 | News, Qualcomm, Qualcomm Snapdragon, Realme

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Realme has sent the GT 7 Pro smartphone to reviewers, and the phone’s packaging still contains the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 name. Qualcomm’s latest chip is called the Snapdragon 8 Elite, but this processor was initially expected to...

Qualcomm faces crisis that could strike at the very heart of Android phones (Update: Companies respond)

by dbadmin | Oct 23, 2024 | ARM, News, Qualcomm, Qualcomm Snapdragon

Arm has issued a 60-day notice to terminate its architectural license with Qualcomm. The move could disrupt Qualcomm’s ability to design Snapdragon chips for smartphones. The cancellation could also lead to shortages and potential price hikes for Android smartphones....

Want 8 years of updates on your flagship phone? Qualcomm is making it possible (Update: Confirmed)

by dbadmin | Oct 23, 2024 | News, Qualcomm, Qualcomm Snapdragon

Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Qualcomm has revealed that the Snapdragon 8 Elite will be supported with eight years of Android OS updates. This should make life easier for brands who want to support their phones for as long as possible. This doesn’t mean...

Chip wars escalate: Qualcomm accuses Arm of unfair tactics

by dbadmin | Oct 23, 2024 | ARM, Authority Insights, News, Qualcomm, SoC

Credit: Ryan McLeod / Android Authority Arm issued a 60-day notice to Qualcomm regarding the cancelation of their architectural license, which allows Qualcomm to design chips based on Arm’s technology. The move could impact Qualcomm’s ability to design Snapdragon...