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It now looks very likely that the Samsung Galaxy S25 series will exclusively use the Snapdragon 8 Elite

Yet another source has claimed the Samsung Galaxy S25 line will only use Snapdragon.

TechRadar

REPORT: Arm is sensationally canceling the license that allowed Qualcomm to make Snapdragon chips, which power everything from Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs to Samsung's Galaxy smartphones and tablets (Update: Qualcomm, Arm respond)

Qualcomm's massive Snapdragon chip empire could be under threat with Arm Holdings PLC killing their partnership with the firm.

Windows Central

Xiaomi 15, Honor Magic 7, and more Android phones confirmed to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite

Several Android manufacturers have confirmed that their upcoming devices will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

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A smarter ride awaits, as Qualcomm's Snapdragon automovie chips get better AI, new Oryon CPU

xQualcomm brings its Orion CPU, AI improvements to its automotive chipsets

Tom’s Guide

'The equation has changed': Qualcomm explains why the Snapdragon 8 Elite doesn't need efficiency cores

I interviewed several Qualcomm product managers to figure out why efficiency cores aren't needed to make CPUs more efficient.

Android Central

These 6 NPU-friendly creative apps prove Microsoft was right about Windows on Arm

The library of native Windows on Arm continues to grow, and it now includes Blender and Affinity Photo 2.

Windows Central

Qualcomm Brings Laptop Chip Technology To Mobile Devices For GenAI Tasks

At Snapdragon Summit, the world's biggest seller of mobile phone chips unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite, positioning it as "the most powerful and world's fastest mobile system-on-a-chip ever."

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Qualcomm says its Snapdragon Elite benchmarks show Intel didn't tell the whole story in its Lunar Lake marketing

Qualcomm claims its Snapdragon X Elite beats Intel's Lunar Lake chips in performance and efficiency, and that Intel was misleading in marketing.

Tom’s Hardware

Forget Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 – Qualcomm’s Apple A18 Pro rival is the Snapdragon 8 Elite

Qualcomm has announced its latest flagship mobile chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite, at Snapdragon Summit 2024.

TechRadar

Android phones in 2025 suddenly sound more appealing thanks to elite upgrade

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite looks set to push the boundaries of what's possible for Android flagship phones in 2025

Snapdragon 8 Elite unveiled — here's how Android phones could blow away the iPhone 16

New CPU, more AI capabilities highlight Qualcomm's top mobile chipset

Tom’s Guide

Snapdragon 8 Elite offers a dramatic power boost for 2025 flagship Android phones

At Qualcomm Summit 2024, they revealed the powerful new Snapdragon 8 Elite (not the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, as expected), with all of the key specs that'll go into your 2025 flagship phone. Here's everything we know.

Android Central

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip is almost here — can it challenge Apple’s A18?

Here's what to expect at the Snapdragon Summit this week

Tom’s Guide

Qualcomm kills its mini PC, casts doubt on the future of Windows on ARM desktops

In late July, Qualcomm quietly debuted a Qualcomm Snapdragon Dev Kit sold by Arrow. This week, Qualcomm and Arrow have recalled those Dev Kit units.

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Qualcomm abruptly cancels Snapdragon X Elite dev kit — refunds customers for mini PC, ends sales and support for the device immediately

Qualcomm announced in a letter to its customers (via retailer Arrow) that the Snapdragon X Elite Dev Kit will be discontinued immediately and indefinitely, with customers set to receive refunds for their orders.

TechRadar

TechRadar's top VPN now supports next-generation Snapdragon PCs

Just a handful of VPN providers offer support for Snapdragon PCs, and NordVPN is among the very few with an ARM-native application.

Tom’s Guide

NordVPN launches Arm-native app for Snapdragon PCs

While many VPNs lag behind when it comes to supporting Snapdragon PCs, NordVPN joins the short list to offer a native application.

TechRadar

The OnePlus 13 could beat the iPhone 16 Pro on power efficiency, but there's a catch

The upcoming phone could get a custom Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, adding to an impressive list of rumored upgrades

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OnePlus 13 tipped for a massive hardware twist we didn't see coming

We're getting closer to the OnePlus 13 launch and it might not be as predictable as we thought.

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Asus Vivobook S 15 (S5507) review: an everyday OLED Copilot+ PC

Snapdragon’s trademark mix of processing power and battery life creates another excellent laptop

Tom’s Guide

OnePlus 13 launch timing confirmed by OnePlus exec — what you need to know

A OnePlus executive confirmed that the OnePlus 13 will launch before the end of October featuring a powerful, high-end Snapdragon chip.

Android Central

Looks like the OnePlus 13 might ditch the Qualcomm chipset we were expecting

A teaser suggests the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip might make its debut on the OnePlus 13.

Tom’s Guide

Samsung Galaxy S25 could turn to a new chip — and it may not be Snapdragon

Google may have accidentally spilled the beans on Samsung's plans for the Galaxy S25's system-on-chip, with the leak suggesting the phone will feature a MediaTek Dimensity chip and not Snapdragon or Exynos silicon.

TechRadar

Qualcomm's big chip merge plan paves the way for – wait for it – the return of the Windows Phone

Qualcomm merging its mobile and laptop chip families shows that phones and PCs are closer together than ever before - and it’s got me thinking about a glorious future hybrid device.

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How the Snapdragon X2 Elite could help Qualcomm take down Apple's M4

Rumors suggest Qualcomm is cooking up a next-gen chip that could rival Apple

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