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Xiaomi 14 review: This premium smartphone has it all in compact form factor

The Xiaomi 14 is a well-rounded smartphone with especial focus on imaging. While it may lack certain AI features found in rival devices, it presents a compelling option for the price

Qualcomm to launch AI-focused Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in October: Details here

The next-generation flagship mobile processor from Qualcomm will be powered by the company's Oryon CPU, which is said to feature an upgraded neural engine for on-device AI

Qualcomm to democratise 5G in India with a chip aimed at sub-$99 smartphone

Qualcomm aims to extend 5G accessibility to 2.8 billion users globally. As per the company's statement, the inaugural product featuring the chip is slated for release in the latter half of this year

MWC: Qualcomm previews multimodal AI models on Android phone, Windows PC

Qualcomm also displayed generative AI features on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 powered devices from Xiaomi, OPPO, and HONOR. Below are the details

MWC: Qualcomm goes all in on AI with solutions for phones, PCs, and more

Qualcomm announced AI Hub for developers to access pre-optimised library of AI models. Besides, it announced AI integrated 5G modem-RF system and next-generation Wi-Fi 7 chip

Apple extends agreement with Qualcomm for 5G modem chips until 2027: Report

Apple has been working on producing in-house modem chips, but has faced multiple challenges in the process

Qualcomm Q2 profit forecast beats estimates amid AI push, shares gyrate

For Qualcomm, "5 per cent revenue growth and 24 per cent earnings growth is very constructive in a skeptical earnings season environment," said Thomas J. Hayes of Great Hill Capital

Qualcomm expands presence in Chennai with proposed investment of Rs 177 cr

Chip designer Qualcomm on Sunday announced an expansion in Chennai with a new design centre that entails a proposed investment of Rs 177.27 crore and job creation for up to 1,600 skilled professionals. The new centre will specialise in wireless connectivity solutions, with a focus on innovations that complement Wi-Fi technologies. It will also actively contribute to Qualcomm's global Research and Development endeavours in 5G cellular technology, affirming the company's commitment to be at the forefront of the wireless communications industry, according to a release. The new design centre is expected to generate jobs for up to 1,600 skilled professionals, contributing to the growth and development of Chennai's vibrant workforce, it said. "At the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet in Chennai today, Qualcomm Incorporated announced a significant expansion in Chennai with a new facility for their Design Centre, representing a proposed investment of Rs 177.27 crore," the release said. Savi

Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen2 to power Samsung, Google XR headsets: Details

Compared to the last generation chip, the Plus variant has a higher GPU frequency that is said to deliver more realistic and detailed experiences in MR and VR environments

Qualcomm unveils chip for mixed reality to compete with Apple's Vision Pro

The San Diego-based chipmaker said the new component, which can run 12 or more high-definition cameras, will be used by Samsung Electronics Co. and Alphabet Inc.'s Google on products under development

Google, Meta, Qualcomm team up to push for open digital ecosystems

Calling itself the Coalition for Open Digital Ecosystems (CODE), the group said it wants to promote more open platforms and systems to boost growth and innovation in Europe

Qualcomm announces support for India's NavIC L1 signals in select chipset

Chip maker Qualcomm Technologies Inc on Wednesday announced their support for India's navigation satellite system NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) in select commercial chipset platforms across the company's upcoming portfolio. The company also said they would continue their work with the Indian Space Research Organisation to accelerate NavIC's adoption which will enhance geolocation capabilities and overall robustness of mobile, automative and Internet of Things solutions in the region. "We're pleased to enhance our commitment to India by enabling support for the newly launched NavIC L1 signals in our chipset platforms. We continue our work with ISRO to further accelerate NavIC's adoption and to enable more advanced geolocation applications with the latest NavIC technologies," said Francesco Grilli, Vice President, Product Management at Qualcomm Technologies Inc. A company release said they would achieve this with the backing of engineering talent in India. Director of

Apple looks at 6G as development of in-house 5G modem gets hampered: Report

Apple is racing to get its modem finished so it doesn't need to re-up a contract to buy the component from Qualcomm, said Apple analyst Mark Gurman

AI chip boom fuels Taiwan firm's 40% rally, beating Qualcomm, peers

The buzz surrounding MediaTek casts a spotlight on growing competition between semiconductor firms that are exploiting the use of AI to grab a larger share of the smartphone business

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 with built-in AI capabilities

For AI capabilities, Qualcomm says the new processor's Hexagon NPU (Neural Processing Unit) provides 60 per cent more performance per watt compared to the previous generation chipset

OnePlus 12 to feature Sony LYT-808 imaging sensor, Qualcomm SD 8 Gen 3 chip

The Sony LYT-808 sensor on the OnePlus 12 is expected to be a variation of LYT-T808 sensor, which was featured on the OnePlus Open foldable

Samsung, Qualcomm flag concerns with India's push for live TV on phones

India is considering a policy to mandate equipping smartphones with hardware to receive live TV signals without the need for cellular networks

Samsung working with Qualcomm, AMD to improve smartphone gaming experience

Samsung is reportedly working with Qualcomm and AMD to bring AI-powered graphic upscaling and frame generation technology to Galaxy devices

Qualcomm to outsource chip-making in India after fab, Osat plants are built

We will lean in to invest in India once the fabs and OSAT plants are set up in the country, says the San Diego, US-based semiconductor giant

Qualcomm unveils new PC chip in bid to challenge to Apple, Intel dominance

The new Snapdragon X features 12 high-performance cores capable of crunching data at 3.8 gigahertz, Qualcomm said at a company event Tuesday in Hawaii