
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 845 chip for next year's flagships
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 6 December 2017The chipmaker unveiled its latest processor at the Snapdragon Tech Summit, with the 845 being tipped for use in next year's flagship phones. FULL STORY >

Snapdragon 450 is Qualcomm's latest CPU for mid-range phones
By Staff Writer 30 June 2017The company's latest processor is designed to power mid-range devices and will serve up an octa-core setup, support dual lens cameras and provide LTE connectivity. FULL STORY >

Qualcomm debuts new Snapdragon 660 and 630 chips
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 9 May 2017Say hello to the Qualcomm Snapdragon CPUs that will probably power your new mid-range devices going forward. FULL STORY >

Qualcomm unveils its second-gen Gigabit LTE smartphone modem
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 22 February 2017Despite being on its second iteration, Qualcomm's latest Gigabit LTE modem will not feature in a phone this year, but does serve up 1.2 Gbps download speeds. FULL STORY >

Samsung keeping majority of Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chips for itself
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 24 January 2017In a bid to keep ahead of its competitors, Samsung is reportedly saving the bulk of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 chips for the Galaxy S8. FULL STORY >

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 chip will up photography and VR performance
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 3 January 2017First detailed in November last year, full details on Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 835 chip are still unknown. It now appears as if photography and VR will play a big part in its performance. FULL STORY >

Qualcomm debuts new 10 nm Snapdragon 835 chip
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 18 November 2016With transistors as small as a water molecule according to Qualcomm, the company unveils its latest mobile chipset - the Snapdragon 835. FULL STORY >

Qualcomm debuts new wearable chipset named Snapdragon Wear 1100
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 31 May 2016Designed with fitness trackers and kids watches in mind, Qualcomm debuts its second range of wearable-specific chipsets. FULL STORY >

Unearthing the core of any good mobile experience with Qualcomm
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 7 September 2015TechSmart recently chatted with Qualcomm's VP for Business Development (MEA), James Munn, to discuss the local chipset landscape and why it's a great time to be a consumer in South Africa. FULL STORY >

Why you should care about the chipset in your mobile device
By Staff Writer 31 July 2015When buying a new smartphone, we consider the screen, camera and price, but James Munn of Qualcomm says the chipset should be of equal concern. FULL STORY >

Qualcomm to bring 64-bit chips to the masses via Snapdragon 410
By Hanleigh Daniels 10 December 2013Qualcomm pulls the wraps off of its new Snapdragon 410 chipset, a 64-bit, LTE-enabled SoC destined for budget devices and the emerging market. FULL STORY >

Sony Xperia Z
By Mike Joubert 8 April 2013The Xperia Z is one of the first next-gen full HD smartphones to arrive locally and it's not difficult to see that Sony has raised its game here. FULL STORY >

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 800 series and 600 processors
By Hanleigh Daniels 10 January 2013Qualcomm announces its next generation processor line-up in the Snapdragon 800 series and 600 processors. FULL STORY >

Qualcomm unveils two new Snapdragon CPUs
By Hanleigh Daniels 27 September 2012Qualcomm is aiming to bring a significant processing power boost to the lower tiers of the smartphone market via two new Snapdragon CPU additions. FULL STORY >

Qualcomm demystifies processor mystique
By Ryan Noik 2 July 2012Whether a phone boasts a dual core or a quad core processor is not the only defining factor of how efficiently your smartphone will run, according to Qualcomm. FULL STORY >
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