Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 With Support for Wi-Fi 7, On-Device AI Generative AI Models Launched

Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 With Support for Wi-Fi 7, On-Device AI Generative AI Models Launched

Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 on Thursday as the chipmaker’s most advanced mid-range chipset. The latest addition to the Snapdragon 7-series portfolio comes with support for on-device generative AI models like Llama 2, Gemini Nano, and Baichuan-7B while offering up to 15 percent and 45 percent better CPU and GPU…

Qualcomm to Launch New Flagship Snapdragon Chipsets on March 18; Said to Be Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

Qualcomm to Launch New Flagship Snapdragon Chipsets on March 18; Said to Be Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

Qualcomm has confirmed to host an event to announce new flagship Snapdragon chipsets. The chipmaker is expected to unveil the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chips during the event, as the company’s latest SoCs. Both the chipsets are reportedly built on the same architecture as…

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Mobile Platform to Arrive in October With Custom Oryon CPU

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Mobile Platform to Arrive in October With Custom Oryon CPU

Qualcomm, the chipmaker whose SoCs power nearly a third of all smartphones globally, is working on its next generation flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. The company has now provided an update on the SoC, that will likely power upcoming high-end Android phones. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip…

Leaked: Apple’s Plans for 2nm iPhone Processor, Qualcomm Working on 3nm, 4nm Nodes for XR/VR Headset

Leaked: Apple’s Plans for 2nm iPhone Processor, Qualcomm Working on 3nm, 4nm Nodes for XR/VR Headset

Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are the only widely available smartphones which offer processors designed using the 3nm fabrication process. Going smaller brings several advantages and allows manufacturers to package more components, adding more features while also making these processors more power efficient. The iPhone 15…

Qualcomm, Jio Reportedly Working on Entry-Level 5G Smartphone; May Launch by End of 2024

Qualcomm, Jio Reportedly Working on Entry-Level 5G Smartphone; May Launch by End of 2024

Qualcomm is reportedly working with Reliance Jio to launch a 5G-enabled smartphone for the Indian market. Reliance Jio has been quite aggressive with its 5G adoption. The company has almost completed the rollout of 5G technology in the country. However, there is a large population of 2G users in the…

LeftoverLocals GPU Flaw Exposes AI Data in Devices Equipped with Apple, AMD, and Qualcomm Hardware

LeftoverLocals GPU Flaw Exposes AI Data in Devices Equipped with Apple, AMD, and Qualcomm Hardware

A security flaw affecting GPUs from four hardware manufacturers that exposed artificial intelligence (AI) data was unearthed by security researchers. The issue impacts several devices equipped with GPUs from these firms, including some iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers. Hackers can exfiltrate personal information being used in AI operations on the…

Google, Meta, Qualcomm Form Coalition for Open Digital Ecosystems in Light of New EU Tech Rules

Google, Meta, Qualcomm Form Coalition for Open Digital Ecosystems in Light of New EU Tech Rules

Alphabet’s Google, Meta Platforms, Qualcomm and seven other tech companies on Wednesday teamed up to push for open digital ecosystems in response to new EU tech rules in a move that may also take the edge of possible future legislation. Calling itself the Coalition for Open Digital Ecosystems (CODE), the…

Apple Preparing to Shut In-House 5G Modem Development Months After Extending Qualcomm Deal: Report

Apple Preparing to Shut In-House 5G Modem Development Months After Extending Qualcomm Deal: Report

Apple is planning to scrap its long-term project to develop its own in-house 5G modem chip, according to a report on a South Korean web portal. Citing supply chain sources, the forum user states that the iPhone maker is preparing to shut down the project completely. Recent reports suggested that Apple…

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC Debuts With On-Device AI; Said to Bring 50 Percent GPU Gains Over Gen 2

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC Debuts With On-Device AI; Said to Bring 50 Percent GPU Gains Over Gen 2

Qualcomm unveiled the new Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC mobile chipset on Friday, November 17. The new mid-range 5G mobile platform succeeds the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 chipset and brings new on-device AI-based advancements. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 boasts peak CPU speeds of 2.63GHz and is claimed to deliver…

Apple Could Miss 2025 Target to Replace Vital iPhone Component from Qualcomm: Report

Apple Could Miss 2025 Target to Replace Vital iPhone Component from Qualcomm: Report

Apple will reportedly miss its target of developing a modem for the iPhone that could see the company replace a vital component sourced from Qualcomm. The iPhone maker was previously tipped to introduce an in-house modem chip for its smartphones within the next couple of years, but a new report…