iPhone 16e debuts Apple's first in-house modem, putting it one step closer to cutting ties with Qualcomm
The C1 modem brings better efficiency but lacks mmWave
Arm wants to build its own chips, so it may be poaching from chip-making clients
"We don't build chips." Not yet, at least.
Arm drops legal fight to revoke Qualcomm's chip license
But the legal situation is not entirely settled
What just happened? Arm has abandoned its efforts to terminate a crucial license agreement with Qualcomm, allowing the latter to continue producing its custom Arm-compatible chips for various devices. This decision marks a turning point in the ongoing legal battle between the two tech giants, which began in 2022.
Qualcomm wins landmark trial against Arm in chip license dispute
There was still an unresolved dispute in the case that Arm vows to have retried
Ex-Nuvia founder claims Qualcomm chips use minimal Arm tech in high-stakes trial
"One percent or less," was his answer
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite 2 could target gaming desktops with liquid-cooled performance
The Snapdragon X Elite 2 is being tested with AIO liquid cooling
Arm-Qualcomm trial kicks off this week over licensing rights and chip tech
Major implications on the line following the shocking license cancelation
Intel claims retailers are facing high return rates for Snapdragon PCs, Qualcomm denies it
Undeterred, Qualcomm believes Arm-based processors could power about 50% of client PCs in the coming years
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite finds a new home in Geekom's upcoming mini PC
Leaked image shows Geekom's upcoming Arm-based mini desktop
Only around 720,000 Snapdragon X laptops sold in Q3, less than one percent of PC market
About one out of every 120 laptops sold
Qualcomm backs off full Intel acquisition, could consider buying select divisions
Regulatory hurdles deter Qualcomm's acquisition plans
In brief: It appears that what could have been one of the largest and most disruptive tech acquisitions in history is not going to happen any time soon, if at all. A new report claims that Qualcomm's interest in acquiring struggling Intel has cooled, partly due to the complexities of such a deal.
Snapdragon 8 Elite arrives with Linux support, potentially unlocking PC gaming on phones and tablets
Running full-fledged PC apps on phones and tablets could become a lot easier
Arm vs Qualcomm: mutually assured destruction
A high-stakes gamble or calculated legal move?
In a shocking move, Arm cancels Qualcomm's license to manufacture Snapdragon chips
Qualcomm is almost entirely dependent on those licenses for its products
What just happened? The long-simmering battle between British chip designer Arm and American semiconductor superstar Qualcomm has just reached a boiling point. Arm has now given Qualcomm notice that it is terminating the license allowing Qualcomm to create its own chips based on Arm's intellectual property.
Qualcomm accelerates automotive AI with Snapdragon's latest chips
Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Snapdragon Ride Elite announced
Qualcomm touts Snapdragon 8 Elite chip's massive performance gains and AI capabilities
Impressive benchmarks, but we're reserving judgment until independent tests are performed
Qualcomm delays Intel buyout decision until after US election
Qualcomm waits to gauge if the next administration's policies will support the deal
Qualcomm's new Wi-Fi 7 system brings edge AI to home networks
Several companies already plan to use the platform
Qualcomm has approached Intel with an acquisition offer
A lot has to happen before any deal materializes
What just happened? It is no secret that Intel is struggling. The tech giant's stock price has plummeted in recent years, making it a viable takeover target. An offer from Qualcomm is now on the table, and if it materializes, it could significantly alter the semiconductor industry's trajectory. But first, the companies will have to pick their way through a minefield of financial, regulatory, and strategic considerations.
Laptop makers complain about AMD neglecting them, favoring data center clients
The company is accused of leaving "billions on the table" with laptop partners over supply issues
Qualcomm considering buying parts of Intel's chip-design business
Say it isn't so: It's no secret that Intel has been going through a rough patch lately. Sensing an opportunity, Qualcomm has been eyeing Intel's design units with great interest. It is reportedly exploring acquiring Team Blue's PC design division.
Qualcomm is working with Samsung and Google on new mixed reality smart glasses
Off my Face: Compared to smartphones and other traditional computing markets, wearable gadgets haven't exactly taken the world by storm. Companies have been trying for years, and now Qualcomm is making another attempt to convince people that tethered smart glasses are indeed a good idea.
Researchers uncover critical vulnerabilities in Qualcomm's Adreno GPU
PSA: Update your Android immediately
Qualcomm aims to bring Snapdragon X PC prices down to $700 next year
Massive battery life improvements for Windows PCs to become more affordable in 2025
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 SoC is designed for cheap phones with a 5G twist
Bringing Gigabit mobile connectivity to more people