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How Snapdragon 845 snaps 25 to 30 percent faster
Published in Mobiles


From the horse's mouth

We know that Qualcomm has officially released the Snapdragon 845 but our key question is how the company managed to get a 30 percent performance increase using the same manufacturing process.

Snapdragon 845's guts revealed
Published in Mobiles
Wednesday, 06 December 2017 20:43

Snapdragon 845's guts revealed


Adreno 630 and Kryo 385

Keith Kresin and Tim Leland just gave us a first glimpse of the inside of the Snapdragon 845.

Microsoft exec talks 64-bit on Snapdragon
Published in Mobiles
Wednesday, 06 December 2017 02:47

Microsoft exec talks 64-bit on Snapdragon


Exclusive: 64-bit SDK coming

We had a chance to ask Erin Chappelle,  General Manager of the Windows and Device group of Microsoft, and lead player of Windows 10 on Snapdragon about the lack of 64-bit emulation support at launch.

AMD gets in LTE bed with Qualcomm
Published in PC Hardware
Wednesday, 06 December 2017 00:53

AMD gets in LTE bed with Qualcomm


The enemy of my enemy

In a  surprising announcement, AMD’s Kevin Lensing took the stage here in Hawaii to announce that Ryzen Mobile will support Snapdragon GigabitLTE with its laptops.

Windows 10 on Snapdragon shows up
Published in AI
Wednesday, 06 December 2017 00:38

Windows 10 on Snapdragon shows up


HP and Asus showcased devices

Windows 10 on Snapdragon laptops, whether they are two in ones or detachables,  are becoming real. Qualcomm and its partners showcased some devices and talked about some details and prices.

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 845
Published in Mobiles
Tuesday, 05 December 2017 23:06

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 845


SVP Alex Katouzian shows the chip

Qualcomm has just wrapped up the second Snapdragon technology event keynote and a small part of the keynote was the three year effort called the Snapdragon 845.

Qualcomm to live cast the new Snapdragon birth
Published in Mobiles
Thursday, 30 November 2017 11:28

Qualcomm to live cast the new Snapdragon birth


December 5 at 10:30am PST/1:30 PM EST/ 6:30pm GMT

If you have been wondering what is going on with the Snapdragon 835 successor, Qualcomm confirmed last week that it plans to livecast the Second Annual Snapdragon Technology Summit Keynote.

Intel 10nm is better than everyone thinks
Published in PC Hardware
Thursday, 30 November 2017 11:09

Intel 10nm is better than everyone thinks


But Intel wants higher yields

People are harrying Intel for being very late with 10nm which is true, but this does not mean that Intel couldn't ship the 10nm parts today. Intel has delayed the 10nm on purpose, as it wanted to get higher yields before it shifts to a smaller node.

Microsoft wanted Nvidia for Windows 10
Published in AI
Thursday, 30 November 2017 09:31

Microsoft wanted Nvidia for Windows 10


To make Windows on ARM

Qualcomm might not be the only sheriff in town when it comes to an upcoming Windows 10 on Snapdragon, or Windows 10 on ARM. Nvidia was asked too.

Intel to have one more Radeon adventure
Published in AI
Thursday, 30 November 2017 08:17

Intel to have one more Radeon adventure


10nm Intel part

Kaby Lake G might not be the only flirtation between Intel and AMD (RTG), there are some future parts in the pipeline,  too.