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The Snapdragon 888 is Qualcomm's latest premium CPU for smartphones
The company is announcing today that its latest premium mobile chipset is the Snapdragon 888, and it’ll be in Xiaomi’s upcoming Mi 11 flagship. Other companies like LG, OnePlus, Motorola, ASUS, Lenovo and Oppo have “provided their support for Snapdragon 888,” Qualcomm said.
Microsoft's Pluton chip upgrades the hardware security of Windows PCs
The next Windows PC you buy could come with an advanced security co-processor that will protect your data from being stolen by hackers.
Qualcomm gets US permission to sell 4G phone chips to Huawei
Qualcomm has received a rare exception to the US trade ban on Huawei that lets it sell 4G phone chips.
Qualcomm's next-gen mesh network tech supports palm-sized routers
Nodes based on the Immersive Home Platform could flood your home with gigabit WiFi.
HTC's Vive XR Suite is now available for VR collaboration
Following HTC's official announcement of Vive XR Suite in June, today it is finally available to all. Subscription starts at $30 per seat per month, or $250 per seat per year.
Microsoft updates the Surface Pro X with a new processor option
The Pro X, in particular, features a new processor and some additional color options. The Surface Pro X, which is Microsoft’s ARM-based PC, was announced last year. In addition to configurations with the new SQ2 processor, the Surface Pro X is also available today in a new silvery Platinum finish.
Microsoft expands App Assure to bring better compatibility to Snapdragon PCs
Qualcomm and Microsoft are teaming up to ensure developers are ready to make their apps compatible with Windows in Snapdragon.
Qualcomm's mid-range chip uses AI to clean up the audio on voice calls
Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 750G, a 5G-capable processor designed for mid-range smartphones rather than higher-tier devices that might use the Snapdragon 765G.
Poco's X3 is the first smartphone with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 732G
Xiaomi spun out Poco into a separate company earlier this year.
Podcast: Galaxy Z Fold 2, NVIDIA RTX 3000 and Intel's 11th-gen CPUs
It's been an intense week for those covering tech news and on this episode of the Engadget Podcast, we dive into Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 2, NVIDIA's new RTX chips, Intel's latest processors and a slew of IFA announcements.
Qualcomm is bringing 5G to its entry-level Snapdragon 4-series chipsets
Qualcomm plans to scale its 5G tech to entry-level 4-series chipsets.
Qualcomm promises better AI for its next Snapdragon PC chip
The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 follows up 2018’s Snapdragon 8cx, and back then the company said the “x” in the name stood for “extreme” power. Amon pointed out the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2’s image signal processor (ISP) as a means to help webcams deliver better quality.
Qualcomm's adaptive ANC adjusts to changes in earbud fit
However, Qualcomm has a solution that will automatically adjust the ANC levels when the fit of your earbuds changes or with variations in outside noise.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 732G promises more power for midrange phones
Midrange phones are on the rise, and Qualcomm is updating its portfolio to power more of them. The company today announced the Snapdragon 732G, which follows up last year’s Snapdragon 730G. Poco’s global head of products Sam Jiang said in a statement, “We believe the device will set a new benchmark in the mid-range category, completely redefining the relationship between a phone’s price and its capabilities."
Qualcomm reportedly asks US to let it sell chips for Huawei phones
Qualcomm is reportedly lobbying the US in hopes of selling Snapdragon chips for use in Huawei phones.
Qualcomm results suggest the 5G iPhone will be slightly delayed
Qualcomm is warning investors a major phone launch will occur a little later in the year than usual, and all signs point to Apple's first 5G-equipped iPhones.
Qualcomm's Quick Charge 5 promises more power and super fast speeds
It’s been three years since Qualcomm last announced a new generation of its Quick Charge technology, and the company has updates today that might make juicing up your phones even breezier than before. Quick Charge 5 promises to charge devices to 50 percent in just 5 minutes, and supports more than 100W of charging power in a smartphone, which the company says is the first time for a “commercially viable fast charging platform.” While Qualcomm didn’t specify a battery size in its claim, footnotes in the company’s press release state that it ran tests on a 4,500mAh cell.
Lenovo's first gaming phone has a camera on the side and two batteries
Gaming phones get even weirder.
Engadget Podcast: Understanding Windows on ARM and Apple Silicon
Devindra and Cherlynn discuss the potential and limitations of Windows on ARM before digging into Apple Silicon.
Lenovo Flex 5G review: Stunning battery life ruined by Windows on ARM
I guess the Flex’s 5G antenna takes up a lot of space. Display and audio The Flex 5G’s 14-inch full HD display is decent. The Surface Pro X has a sharper resolution, but I haven’t really noticed a significant difference. Microsoft Surface Pro X Not tested (was not compatible) NA 1.85GB/s / 775.76MB/s