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  Qualcomm Is Working on GPU Drivers That Could Improve PC Games on Android

  Qualcomm is reportedly developing official GPU drivers that could improve PC game emulation on Android devices powered by Snapdragon chips. Tech YouTuber Geekerwan claims the company is also considering drivers with proper DirectX 12 support. Tests on a Qualcomm reference smartphone running the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 reportedly ran Cyberp...

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  Snapdragon Summit 2026: Qualcomm Launches Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 for AI-Powered Audio Wearables

  Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 platform at Snapdragon Summit 2026 on Thursday. The new chip is designed to provide expanded on-device intelligence for the next generation of audio wearables. Qualcomm says its new platform offers Snapdragon Sound technologies, combined with on-device AI, micro-power Wi-Fi 6E, and cloud-connected...

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  Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Built on a 2nm Process Launched With Enhanced AI Capabilities

  Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipsets have been launched by Qualcomm as its next-generation flagship mobile platforms. Built on a 2nm process, the chipsets will power the upcoming flagship smartphones from various OEMs, including Honor, iQOO, Motorola, OnePlus, Oppo, Redmi, RedMagic, Vivo, and Xiaomi, the chipmaker ...

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  Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Series Roundup: Launch Date, Specifications and Expected Phones

  The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series could mark a major shift in Qualcomm's flagship smartphone strategy. The company is expected to introduce two chipsets, with the Pro version positioned above the standard model. Both are tipped to use a 2nm process and a new Oryon CPU design, while the Pro variant could bring an Adreno 850 GPU and LPDDR6 support....

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  Qualcomm’s Upcoming Flagship Snapdragon Chipset Names Tipped Ahead of Launch

  A new leak has suggested the names of Qualcomm’s upcoming 2nm Snapdragon chipsets. The SM8950 is tipped to be branded as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the chipset codenamed SM8975 is said to be marketed as Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. We can expect more details about the next-generation Snapdragon chipsets to surface online soon. The ...

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  Qualcomm Teases Two New Snapdragon 8 Elite Chips Ahead of Snapdragon Summit

  Qualcomm shared a video on X teasing the arrival of next-generation Snapdragon chipsets. The video confirms that the chipmaker will be revealing two chipsets at its Snapdragon Summit, which is set to take place next month. They are likely to be called Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. These chips are likely to power the nex...

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  Qualcomm Executive Teases Snapdragon Chip for Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Devices

  A LinkedIn teaser shared by Qualcomm Korea President Spencer Kim hints at another Snapdragon-powered Samsung Galaxy device. The video features a Snapdragon 8 Elite For Galaxy chip on a stylised circuit board before ending with Samsung branding and the message "Power up with Snapdragon". The teaser does not identify the product or reveal hardware de...

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  Qualcomm Schedules Snapdragon Summit 2026 for September: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Series Expected to Debut

  Qualcomm has officially revealed the dates for its 2026 Snapdragon Summit. It will be held from September 22 to September 24 in Maui, Hawaii. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipsets are expected to be announced at the Snapdragon Summit. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset is expected to be used in upcoming OnePl...

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  Qualcomm Doesn't Want AI to Live on Your Phone, It Wants AI to Follow You Everywhere

  Qualcomm is betting on a connected AI ecosystem powered by Snapdragon chips across multiple categories, enabling seamless experiences through distributed AI and agentic workflows.

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  Snapdragon C Processors Unveiled for Entry-Level Laptops With Support for AI Tasks, Improved Battery Efficiency

  Qualcomm has introduced the new Snapdragon C processor, which will power the future entry-level laptops, the chipmaker announced on Thursday. The San Diego-based tech giant has also announced that upcoming entry-level laptops, priced at $300 (roughly Rs. 29,000) and more, from OEMs like Acer, HP, and Lenovo will be powered by the company’s latest...

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  Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 Chipsets Launched at Qualcomm's Snapdragon for India Event

  Qualcomm launched two new Snapdragon chipsets at the Snapdragon for India event in New Delhi on Thursday. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 mobile platforms are aimed at powering mid-range and affordable smartphones. As per the company, both SoCs introduce a new technology called Snapdragon Smooth Motion UI, which is designed to deliver...

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  Qualcomm Rises on Smartphone Rebound Hopes, Data-Centre Chip Push

  Qualcomm said on Wednesday that its third quarter results will be lower than expected, but CEO Cristiano Amon gave a positive view about a recovery in smartphone sales and growth in data centres, pushing shares up 15 percent after hours. The company has faced uncertainty as rising memory chip prices increased device costs, leading customers to cut ...

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  Qualcomm Seemingly Confirms Samsung Galaxy S27 Series Will Feature Next-Generation Snapdragon Chips

  For years now, Samsung has partnered with Qualcomm to power its flagship smartphones. This has been part of a dual-chip strategy, where select markets have been reserved for models powered by Samsung’s proprietary Exynos, while Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S models have made their way to others. The US-based chipmaker has now hinted that its next-ge...

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  Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Specifications Leaked: Here's How It Differs From the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro

  Qualcomm has been widely rumoured to adopt a dual-chip strategy for its next-generation flagship chipset lineup. The rumour mill suggests it could introduce a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset alongside a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoC. According to a tipster, the standard variant will target a different segment of the premium smartphone market. T...

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  Qualcomm Seemingly Confirms Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Will Feature a Snapdragon Chipset

  Samsung Galaxy S26 series, which might include the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, is expected to be launched by the South Korean smartphone maker during the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event, which is scheduled to take place on February 25 at 10 am PT/1 pm ET (11:30 pm IST) in San Francisco, California. Ahead of their unveiling, the US-bas...