Qualcomm announces Quick Charge 3.0 promising even faster charging
Tweet Need a reason not to buy Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 chargers or any of the new flagships out like the Moto X Pure Edition? Well Qualcomm has just given you one. A really good one too. Qualcomm...
View ArticleQualcomm announces Snapdragon 430 and 617 processors
Tweet Qualcomm has announced the addition of two new mid-range processors to their mobile CPU lineup — the Snapdragon 430 and the Snapdragon 617. The Snapdragon 430 comes equipped with new modems,...
View ArticleQualcomm announces the Snapdragon 430 and 617 to the mid-range lineup
Tweet Qualcomm Incorporated announced two new chips today to their mid-range lineup and they sure do look like real performers. The Snapdragon 430 and Snapdragon 617 offer major upgrades in both...
View ArticleQualcomm announces Quick Charge 3.0 — from 0 to 80% in 35 minutes
Tweet Qualcomm has announced the third version of its Quick Charge standard — appropriately named Quick Charge 3.0 — which it says will allow compatible phones to go from dead to 80 percent charged in...
View ArticleSamsung to partner with Qualcomm again for Galaxy S7 chipset
Tweet When Samsung left Qualcomm behind this year in favor for its house-made Exynos chipset, the move could’ve been seen as the nail in the coffin for the relationship. Fortunately, it appears like...
View ArticleQualcomm officially reveals the Snapdragon 820 processor
Tweet Qualcomm has made the Snapdragon 820, its latest generation mobile CPU, official at an event in New York City. The company previously confirmed some of the specs of the upcoming CPU, but not...
View ArticleQualcomm looks to strengthen ties in China with new patent license deals
Tweet Qualcomm is looking to head into 2016 with a clean slate in China now that the company has signed new patent licensing deals in the country. Qualcomm has reached an agreement with smartphone...
View ArticleQualcomm to boost Bluetooth audio quality with new aptX HD codec
Tweet Let’s face it. While Bluetooth audio streaming is a neat convenience, even expensive solutions are inferior in terms of audio quality to their wired counterparts. It isn’t the engineering that...
View ArticleQualcomm taps Samsung to produce Snapdragon 820 processor
Tweet Samsung is set to mass produce Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 820 processor, which will start arriving in new handsets this year. Samsung says that the Snapdragon 820 will be produced on its new 14nm...
View ArticleQualcomm expects Snapdragon 820 to drive improvements in chipset business
Tweet As part of its statements in its Q1 2016 earnings report, chip maker Qualcomm says that it expects to see its chipset business improve in the second half of 2016 thanks to strong traction from...
View ArticleQualcomm announces super-fast gigabit LTE modem and new Snapdragon chips
Tweet Qualcomm has announced a new super-fast gigabit LTE modem, as well as three new Snapdragon processors. The Snapdragon 625, 435 and 425 pack a punch with various technologies included to offer...
View ArticleQualcomm announces new authentication support for mobile payments through WeChat
Tweet Qualcomm has announced new support for biometric fingerprint authentication for Tencent’s WeChat mobile payment platform. Utilizing Qualcomm Haven, the company will help WeChat users better...
View ArticleAsk AC: Can I use a Qualcomm Quick Charger with my Nexus 6P or 5X?
Tweet As long as you use the right cable, yes. But you can’t get quick charging without the right quick charger. We get this question a lot. “Is it OK to use my Quick Charge 2.0/3.0 charger with my...
View ArticleQualcomm to pay $7.5 million to settle ethical violations claims by SEC
Tweet Qualcomm will pay a $ 7.5 million settlement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to settle an ethical violations case that the SEC made earlier. Qualcomm is making this settlement...
View ArticleQualcomm plans to release dev kit to help improve the VR experience on mobile
Tweet Qualcomm has announced a new software development kit for virtual reality. Utilizing the power of its next-gen processors, the company is working to offer developers an expansive array of tools...
View ArticleQualcomm appoints industry veteran Mary Gendron as top-level executive
Tweet Mary Gendron has been appointed by Qualcomm as chief information officer (CIO) at the company. The newly appointed executive brings with her years of experience in the technology industry,...
View ArticleQualcomm addresses USB Type-C and Quick Charge 3.0 compatibility
Tweet Qualcomm says Quick Charge is connector-independent, and there have been no reports of malfunctions using the technology over USB Type-C. There’s been some discussion about the HTC 10 and LG G5...
View ArticleQualcomm announces its automotive platform to make vehicles smarter
Tweet Qualcomm has announced the Connected Car Reference Platform, which is set to help push adoption of more advanced technology in next-generation vehicles. The company’s latest platform will...
View ArticleChoetech Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 & USB C Ports: Charging in the car (Review)
Tweet We have become heavily reliant on our smartphones in today’s world. For most people these devices are a must. Real Estate agents, Insurance adjusters, and more professions are on the go in their...
View ArticleQualcomm details what’s inside the Snapdragon 821
Tweet ASUS revealed earlier this year that the ZenFone 3 Deluxe will be the first phone to run the Snapdragon 821 SoC. At IFA, Qualcomm is providing additional details on its mid-year refresh, delving...
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