<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Qualcomm-snapdragon ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/qualcomm-snapdragon Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I tested 5 PC games on the ASUS Zenbook A16 with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme: Is Windows on ARM improving? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/i-tested-5-pc-games-on-the-asus-zenbook-a16 djXpwtxVCgSeR9wRYyUKf9 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Another example of Game Pass disparity": Kingdom Come Deliverance II runs natively on ARM with Steam, but not the Xbox app ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/kingdom-come-deliverance-ii-arm-native-steam-xbox-pc-app 3yHQ2CcTiQoRVYMUE8zVJM Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:52:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Qualcomm's next PC gaming move on Snapdragon X starts with 25 "adapted" titles from NetEase, Marvel Rivals included ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/qualcomm-snapdragon-x-netease-collaboration-marvel-rivals Vo7RYvbedRsGMVx5FToNAP Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:20:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Gaming just got smoother on Snapdragon": You can finally customize your gaming gear on Windows on Arm ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/gaming-just-got-smoother-on-snapdragon-you-can-finally-customize-your-gaming-gear-on-windows-on-arm E75fTZPotndUW3y96F7AzD Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:06:15 +0000 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:59:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The MacBook Air is no longer the best lightweight laptop": I compare the new ASUS Zenbook A16 to show how it dominates Apple's sleek notebook in key areas ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-zenbook-a16-2026-vs-macbook-air-15-m5 9QfXaFzjAke4yvdofjRXGG Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:11:59 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:24:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested ASUS' Zenbook A16 with Qualcomm's incredible Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPU, and I'm convinced: This is everything a flagship Windows laptop should be ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-zenbook-a16-review RPkPj3hgsekTd9ayvT7PeP Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:17:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ “This pricing changes the conversation”: HP’s first Snapdragon X2 Elite laptop arrives for hundreds less — and I’m wondering if Intel should be worried ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/hp-omnibook-ultra-14-g2-x2-elite-available-intel PfRPq9fL6pgfZiG5PUjcFC Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:18:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Early benchmarks say it: Qualcomm's Snapdragon Extreme chip is cooking Intel’s top-tier Panther Lake ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/qualcomm/early-benchmarks-say-it-qualcomms-snapdragon-extreme-chip-is-cooking-intels-top-tier-panther-lake E3M4K2EStDxPxEJpuiDSVb Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:45:58 +0000 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:52:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ My meager interest in testing macOS with Apple's $599 MacBook evaporated as soon as I saw the specs — and I'll keep suggesting Windows laptops to anyone who asks ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/apple/my-interest-in-testing-macos-with-apple-macbook-neo-evaporated-when-i-saw-specs uswrhMgs5hAd76UHQbhsXo Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:35:18 +0000 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:38:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Snapdragon X2 Elite beats Apple's M5 in major benchmarks — New tests unveil Qualcomm's second-gen power, and it's now Microsoft's turn to deliver a strong Windows update ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/qualcomm-snapdragon-x2-elite-benchmarks-hc tnZEFQ9Ms66rA4KTCvTar4 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:35:29 +0000 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:40:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ A14 gets smarter, A16 gets stronger, but they're still both lightweight — ASUS expands Zenbook lineup with faster Snapdragon power and bigger OLED options ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/new-asus-zenbook-a14-a16-announced kgakvfGyKSzr4me26afjxj Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:56:43 +0000 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:57:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ The chip that actually matters — Snapdragon X2 Plus brings real disruption to the mainstream Windows PC market ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/qualcomm/the-chip-that-actually-matters-snapdragon-x2-plus-brings-real-disruption-to-the-mainstream-windows-pc-market Wd5sJrEQENFQo4twuhtTBZ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:09:51 +0000 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:25:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS introduces the Zenbook A16, a newly expanded 16‑inch option that joins the lineup — and it's the fastest Qualcomm laptop ever ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-zenbook-a14-and-a16-announcements-ces-2026 RhbPJeXGpJRFBHqpztvkmH Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0000 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:44:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X2 Plus could be the most important Windows chip of 2026, bringing Elite‑class power to affordable laptops ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/qualcomm/qualcomm-announces-snapdragon-x2-plus-ces-2026 dQXmcjzgpn4kasN7jzJZkP Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 20:35:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus (Gen 1) review: Can an Android tablet really replace my Windows laptop? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-yoga-tab-plus-gen-1-review 6LyqsJ76ffx8EJBeSejBrQ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:29:00 +0000 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:12:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Control Panel is live — unlocking Fortnite and more game optimizations on Windows on ARM ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/qualcomm/snapdragon-control-panel-is-finally-here-for-gaming qJHfEQXRNFFVU2BqTYUzQF Wed, 19 Nov 2025 23:43:30 +0000 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:58:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve lays the foundations for an Arm-based gaming handheld future with first Snapdragon-powered SteamOS VR headset ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/virtual-reality/valve-announce-steam-frame-snapdragon-xr-headset-steam-os-arm-support NLrAETMkMf9QzYiofWhxhH Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:25:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme vs. Apple M5 | ARM-based computing levels up, but how do these chips compare? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/qualcomm/snapdragon-x2-elite-extreme-vs-apple-m5 ES7jHe9mGAM8pNRzbkeSab Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why the Asus Zenbook A14 is the laptop everyone’s talking about ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-zenbook-a14-best-buy-techtober-deal 9HGFKvyBSdE6vQJzm9Bmu6 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:30:00 +0000 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 20:38:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Qualcomm promises major improvements for PC gaming on Snapdragon-powered Windows 11 PCs — with anti-cheat support, Razer peripherals, and more in the pipeline ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/qualcomm-promises-major-improvements-for-pc-gaming-on-snapdragon-powered-windows-11-pcs-with-anti-cheat-support-razer-peripherals-and-more-in-the-pipeline yQVvra8S5z2S2uFE6cLPxV Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:04:39 +0000 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:03:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme chips that rival Apple M4 Max — specs and release date finally revealed, but you'll have to wait a while ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/qualcomm/snapdragon-x2-elite-extreme-announcement-2025 X8Xe7kbmE5MjcKNJTsEci6 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:30:00 +0000 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:59:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ OpenAI Unveils Two New AI Models: gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b — and run locally on Snapdragon PCs and NVIDIA RTX GPUs ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/openai-chatgpt/openai-launches-two-gpt-models-theyre-not-gpt-5-but-they-run-locally-on-snapdragon-pcs-and-nvidia-rtx-gpus yPntD76dEQStFJpNkjzidP Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:29:17 +0000 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:57:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've seen enough premium gaming handhelds — ASUS, Lenovo, and more could learn from AYANEO's new budget-friendly line ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/ive-seen-enough-premium-gaming-handhelds-asus-lenovo-and-more-could-learn-from-ayaneos-new-budget-friendly-line ckE68HjsAPdhSxUUzKqHmf Tue, 29 Jul 2025 22:45:22 +0000 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 23:14:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Holy smokes! You can get a Snapdragon X-powered AI laptop for only $450 right now — a low price I didn't think we'd see this soon ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/you-can-get-a-snapdragon-x-powered-laptop-for-under-usd500-right-now-a-low-i-didnt-think-wed-see-this-prime-day-week Kt72TKrzs69XqGk3ZJ5r9g Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:59:56 +0000 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:01:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 10 is dead: Here's why it makes sense to buy a Snapdragon X PC for an upgrade to Windows 11 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/windows-10-is-dead-heres-why-it-makes-sense-to-buy-a-snapdragon-x-pc tabfxsQjkwhzCVio444x7k Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:05:27 +0000 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:21:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ How does the Intel-powered Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i compare to the Yoga Slim 7x with Snapdragon X? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-yoga-slim-9i-gen-10-vs-yoga-slim-7x-gen-9 8ZDJaHmB6D627Pnc8NHsuG Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:45:15 +0000 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:40:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ It's time to replace your Windows 10 PC — these AI laptops with all-day battery life start at $599 for a limited time ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/best-buy-copilot-plus-pc-deals-599 fUomSPNuTY9b4cCpUJea7Q Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:13:45 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:04:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ I traveled 13,528 miles with these Snapdragon-powered laptops — Three key things make them ideal for trips ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/i-took-two-qualcomm-snapdragon-x-laptops-to-taiwan rAhzZqWJtwqwZUWQfipeNR Thu, 29 May 2025 16:45:36 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:23:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ No new Snapdragon X chips until 2026? Why Qualcomm's GM isn't worried about a 'tick-tock' launch strategy. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/qualcomm-snapdragon-x-next-gen-computex usnsGxiofJdS2vFvDjE74a Tue, 27 May 2025 14:48:53 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:23:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft lifts Snapdragon exclusivity on some of the best Copilot+ PC features ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/microsoft-lifts-snapdragon-exclusivity-on-some-of-the-best-copilot-pc-features V9CVDD5viLk5jkZsdQLCKG Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:03:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Qualcomm Snapdragon PCs first to get long-awaited ‘Semantic Search’ in latest Windows 11 Insider update ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/qualcomm-snapdragon-pcs-first-to-get-long-awaited-semantic-search-in-latest-windows-11-insider-update MyL5hJjESQ7erea85mXJch Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:31:02 +0000 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:20:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Drive is finally available for all Qualcomm Snapdragon Arm64 Windows 11 PCs ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/google-drive-is-finally-available-for-all-qualcomm-snapdragon-arm64-windows-11-pcs LC8UkFHBP6o8SCbXpJcFsa Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:41:06 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:33:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Snapdragon X Elite "upgraded graphics drivers" improve gaming performance — Helldivers 2 and Palworld now supported ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/snapdragon-x-elite-upgraded-graphics-drivers-improve-gaming-performance EzBzVb2WoSthY5EGEpYHTP Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:05:37 +0000 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:44:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ HP’s new EliteBook is the one I want for one reason: Qualcomm Snapdragon X and Arm64 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/hps-new-elitebook-is-the-one-i-want-for-one-reason-qualcomm-snapdragon-x-and-arm64 ShvrXHmM9dGmLQtngu5gRN Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:28:14 +0000 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:20:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Qualcomm Snapdragon G Series chips will power upcoming handhelds — One looks like a Nintendo Switch that can turn into a DS ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/next-gen-qualcomm-snapdragon-g-series-chips-announced JcVseKjFbK3djsAjaCEhRb Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:04:40 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:33:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Have Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon turned a corner? Qualcomm saw a massive surge in this specific PC market. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/have-copilot-pcs-with-snapdragon-turned-a-corner-qualcomm-saw-a-massive-surge-in-this-specific-pc-market RPDdgtAZzyVjfYcQ4Z3jP4 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:37:03 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:36:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PC is the best bang for your buck laptop deal you'll find ANYWHERE on Cyber Monday with $400 off! ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/i-cant-believe-you-can-already-get-a-snapdragon-powered-copilot-pc-for-under-500-on-cyber-monday B3tVVjvBCLJPX7B2Yy6SRE Sun, 01 Dec 2024 18:56:15 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ This one Google app is finally here for Qualcomm Snapdragon Arm-based Windows 11 PCs ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/this-one-google-app-is-finally-here-for-qualcomm-snapdragon-arm-based-windows-11-pcs 8gEv5B8KcwzooaE8axMzYV Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:51:02 +0000 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:20:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Qualcomm teases what performance we might expect from its 2nd Gen Snapdragon X Elite, and it looks like we're in for a treat ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/qualcomm-teases-its-2nd-gen-snapdragon-x-elite-performance-and-it-looks-like-were-in-for-a-treat kG2RRZhrrrzhgUcthaJcjc Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:41:44 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:39:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dell packed newly announced Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (8-core) into two of its best business laptops ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/dell-packed-newly-announced-qualcomm-snapdragon-x-plus-8-core-into-two-of-its-best-business-laptops cQMHdVsfz3FH3gekKntCjY Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:13:41 +0000 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:20:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft won't fix Android apps on Qualcomm Snapdragon PCs, so this developer stepped up ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsoft-wont-fix-android-apps-on-qualcomm-snapdragon-pcs-so-this-developer-stepped-up WUhoyzEcgKHbkexVKCusS Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:18:26 +0000 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:20:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ NordVPN will soon work on Qualcomm Snapdragon X PCs, closing a big part of the Windows on Arm app gap ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/nordvpn-will-soon-work-on-qualcomm-snapdragon-x-pcs-closing-a-big-part-of-the-windows-on-arm-app-gap xt5ceME2R9XHpZbwMp5QXa Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:41:54 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:31:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ (Updated) Microsoft confirmed release dates for compatible Adobe Premiere Pro, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects for Qualcomm Snapdragon laptops ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/adobe-confirms-when-premiere-pro-illustrator-indesign-and-after-effects-will-run-on-windows-11-on-arm-natively GEfzX5BVBmDRDwNDN4WytV Fri, 21 Jun 2024 17:24:52 +0000 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:20:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple unveils M4 processor that's an 'AI powerhouse,' but Qualcomm and its Snapdragon X Elite have nothing to worry about ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/apple-unveils-m4-processor-thats-an-ai-powerhouse-but-qualcomm-and-its-snapdragon-x-elite-have-nothing-to-worry-about XQmsgpcLHRpaLYwnHUjy2h Tue, 07 May 2024 17:40:37 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:31:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to watch Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit 2023: Get a first look at the X Series platform designed to take on Apple ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/how-to-watch-qualcomm-snapdragon-summit-2023-get-a-first-look-at-the-x-series-platform-designed-to-take-on-apple ezNftuMaeGRHgJUbDjEXDD Mon, 23 Oct 2023 21:49:42 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:23:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Snapdragon G Series takes portable gaming to the next level with powerful performance ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/qualcomm-reveals-snapdragon-g-series-for-powerful-gaming-handhelds ks57suxiLwNKGR7gLQRGej Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:00:57 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:28:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Qualcomm Oryon chip specs to be unveiled at Snapdragon Summit 2023 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/qualcomm-oryon-chip-specs-to-be-unveiled-at-snapdragon-summit-2023 aVJd3LZLCmiYYTcALZiQtE Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:08:37 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 12 and Qualcomm Oryon processors will not support Arm32 apps ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/windows-12-and-qualcomm-oryon-processors-will-not-support-arm32-apps EuQtnn4jSGjeZVom9CNnoJ Thu, 25 May 2023 13:45:13 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Qualcomm announces ‘Oryon’ next-gen ARM CPU, Citi adopting Snapdragon PCs ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/qualcomm-announces-oryon-next-gen-arm-cpu-citi-adopting-snapdragon-pcs pGTrMJAP7Z5EjSccDTgE5J Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:59:58 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:37:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Qualcomm's Nuvia-based PC chips are showing positive signs, earning design wins ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/qualcomms-nuvia-based-snapdragon-chips-are-showing-positive-signs-earning-design-wins t2U2VBi6MXg5yATv3uhp9i Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:26:41 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:37:31 +0000