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Qualcomm in 2024: year in review

It was a big year for Qualcomm in the world of PCs, with Snapdragon X CPUs making quite an entrance – if not an impact with sales (yet).

I've been a Windows on Arm user for years — Snapdragon X Elite has changed everything

I've been a Windows on Arm user for years — Snapdragon X Elite has changed everything

I've spent weeks with the Snapdragon X Elite-equipped Honor MagicBook 14 Art laptop. It convinced me that the refreshed Windows on Arm platform is the real deal.

Samsung Galaxy S25 could get this huge AI upgrade

Samsung Galaxy S25 could get this huge AI upgrade

Samsung Galaxy S25 could make a big push for on-device AI, which is definitely a good thing.

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Android XR vs. Meta Horizon OS: How Meta Quest and Google tech will stack up

We break down how Google's new Android XR will compare against Meta for software, hardware, AI, partnerships, and more.

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Can Qualcomm compete with AMD and Intel in the desktop CPU space in 2025?

Qualcomm made a splash in the laptop market in 2024 with its Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus chips. Can it do the same for desktops in 2025?

Why Arm and Qualcomm's big legal battle could be far from over

You don't need to melt your Snapdragon Copilot+ PC just yet

Geekom has sub-$500 Snapdragon, Strix Point, and Arrow Lake mini-PCs primed for CES 2025

Geekom is launching several new mini-PCs at CES 2025, all featuring the latest processors from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm.

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"Bad news is the AI PC and AI smartphone 'supercycle' has more or less been a bust." Copilot+ PCs made a dramatic entrance in 2024, and then their sales fell flat. But are they doomed?

"Bad news is the AI PC and AI smartphone 'supercycle' has more or less been a bust." Copilot+ PCs made a dramatic entrance in 2024, and then their sales fell flat. But are they doomed?

Copilot+ PCs had a disastrous launch and did not meet sales expectations, but are they a bust?

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Qualcomm CEO brazenly thought Nuvia chip deal could save $1.4 billion in fees to Arm

Qualcomm CEO brazenly thought Nuvia chip deal could save $1.4 billion in fees to Arm

During the Arm vs. Qualcomm court case, Qualcomm's CEO shared how the decision to purchase Nuvia for $1.4 billion was justified to the board.

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I just tested the weirdest looking Android phone of the year — and it's a hardware monster

I just tested the weirdest looking Android phone of the year — and it's a hardware monster

The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a surprisingly affordable flagship phone that delivers best-in-class performance. But as other Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered Android devices arrive, the Z70 Ultra’s strengths may diminish while its flaws stand out.

Qualcomm claims it only copied "1% or less" of Arm technology for the Snapdragon X

Qualcomm claims it only copied "1% or less" of Arm technology for the Snapdragon X

The legal battle between Qualcomm and Arm Holdings has entered the court system this week, with opening arguments from both tech companies.

Final Windows 11 Dev Channel build of 2024 adds support for live captions and real-time translation to Intel and AMD Copilot+ PCs

Final Windows 11 Dev Channel build of 2024 adds support for live captions and real-time translation to Intel and AMD Copilot+ PCs

Windows Insiders with select AMD and Intel-powered PCs can now test live captions and real-time translation.

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Hear how it's been developing on Windows 11 on ARM for a whole year from an actual developer who's been using it

Hear how it's been developing on Windows 11 on ARM for a whole year from an actual developer who's been using it

From the mouth of a software developer using Windows 11 on ARM for a full year, hear about the experience, both good and not so good.

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Qualcomm claps back at Intel, denies high return rates of Snapdragon PCs

Qualcomm claps back at Intel, denies high return rates of Snapdragon PCs

Qualcomm has denied claims of high return rates for Arm PCs. Recently, Intel's co-CEO stated that retailers see higher return rates for PCs powered by Qualcomm chips than systems powered by Intel processors.

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Intel's co-CEO claims retailers say Qualcomm-powered PCs have high return rates, points to new competitors with Arm chips coming in 2025

Intel says that retailers complain about high return rate of Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite-based Windows PCs, but expects more competition from the Arm camp next year.

Intel and AMD may have another desktop competitor - Qualcomm is supposedly working on a new Snapdragon X Elite Gen 2 desktop CPU

It might be time for a new addition to the PC hardware arena, with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite 2nd Gen chips reportedly heading to desktop PCs.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 16: The showdown begins

The analysis of the Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 16 reveals what these two fantastic phones offer.

Manchester United home kit for 2025/26: Everything we know so far

Here's everything we know about the Manchester United home kit for 2025/26

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 leak sounds like terrible news

A new report claims that Samsung will ditch Qualcomm for its own Exynos chip on next year's Galaxy Z Flip 7 foldable phone.

Dell XPS 13 (9345) vs Dell XPS 13 (9350): the battle of Snapdragon against Intel

Dell’s flagship thin and light laptop gets a new chip – and a new lease of life. But how does the Intel model compare to the ARM-based one?

Can Intel's Lunar Lake chip save Microsoft from another lackluster Surface laptop?

The Surface products were the weakest part of the Qualcomm Snapdragon Copilot+ launch

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Windows 11 for Arm can run natively on specific Android smartphones — the test device heats up very fast, and battery life substantially decreases

Windows 11 on Arm runs natively on the Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro, though it's not quite a mobile-optimized experience.

Google Drive is finally coming to Windows on ARM

Google finally adds beta version of its Drive desktop client for Windows 11 devices running on Snapdragon processors.

I tested the Acer Swift 14 AI with Intel Lunar Lake vs Snapdragon: here's the winner

The Acer Swift 14 AI is a great notebook that boasts a gorgeous display and lengthy battery life, but it's let down by Intel Lunar Lake.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft preparing Lunar Lake Surface and Surface Pro laptops for 1Q25, says report – new Surface Laptop Studio and an 11-inch Surface also on the horizon

Lunar Lake will power Microsoft’s first Intel-based Copilot+ PCs, while the Snapdragon X Plus gets selected for a new, 11-inch Surface device.

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