Qualcomm announced the XR2 virtual reality platform at its Snapdragon Summit in December, but now the company is revealing a new reference design for the chipset. The design was built by electronics company Goertek, and shows off a number of the chipset’s capabilities — including support for up to seven cameras. The headset itself looks […]
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Most Qualcomm processors will include a 5G modem next year
Qualcomm has announced that it will integrate its 5G technology into its midrange 6- and 7-series processors and not just its flagship 8-series tech. That means that by 2020, you’ll be able to purchase a moderately priced device and still get 5G speeds that go well beyond 1 Gbps. It announced that the tech would […]
Apple and Qualcomm drop all lawsuits in surprise settlement
Apple and leading chipmaker Qualcomm have agreed to drop all litigation between them, ending a web of legal battles the tech giants have fought on multiple continents for two years. The surprise settlement was announced Tuesday, just as the companies were gearing up for a significant court battle in San Diego. As part of the settlement, Apple is paying […]