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Microsoft Build 2024 preview — AI laptops, Copilot, Windows 12 and what else we expect

The Microsoft Build developer conference kicks off Monday, and we expect a boatload of new Snapdragon X laptops and new features for Windows, Copilot and more. We may even get a glimpse of the next version of Windows—here's what to expect.

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Qualcomm goes where Apple won't, readies official Linux support for Snapdragon X Elite

Qualcomm is working on official Linux support for the Snapdragon X Elite. Baseline support is already available but many of the SoC's features are inaccessible right now, but they're being worked on for future Linux kernel iterations.

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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chips in Dell XPS 13 Plus laptops will nearly double battery life over Intel, cost half as much

The upcoming Dell XPS 13 laptops will use a Snapdragon X CPU, which is so much more efficient compared with Intel chips that the computers could enjoy as much as almost twice the battery life.

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Every Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 model could use a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 after all

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 was rumored to use an Exynos chipset in some models, but that's reportedly no longer the case.

TechRadar

5 Snapdragon X Elite laptops that look set to challenge M3 MacBooks real soon

Let’s take a look at the 5 leaked laptops launching with X Elite, and see how they stack up to the might of Apple M3.

Tom’s Guide

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon X Plus – 10-cores is less than X Elite, but the same 45 TOPS from the NPU

Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon X Plus, a 10-core processor based on its Oryon technologies, with slower clock speeds than the Snapdragon X Elite, but the same 45 TOPS NPU.

Tom’s Hardware

Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 — these could be the first phones to get Qualcomm’s new chip

Qualcomm is preparing to release the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 later this year, and we know which phones could be the first to get it.

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The most powerful Android phone of 2024 could come from an unexpected source

It's time to start thinking about the next-gen as Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 approaches

PSA: It doesn't matter if your computer runs on ARM, all of your apps will work on Windows 11

Windows devices running on Arm processors from Qualcomm and Microsoft can run x86 and x64 apps in Windows 11 with a clever trick that means your productivity isn't negatively affected.

Windows Central

OnePlus Pad 2 just tipped for major performance upgrade

The OnePlus Pad 2 may get a major performance upgrade thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

Tom’s Guide

What Lenovo's leaked Snapdragon X Elite laptop tells us about the impending Windows on ARM takeover

Renders of an alleged Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 with the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chipset have leaked onto the internet, indicating a launch may come sooner than expected.

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Clues in Windows 11 suggest Microsoft’s big AI feature for 24H2 update will be for Snapdragon X Elite laptops only

Is Microsoft going to push harder with ARM-based Windows 11 laptops by exclusively giving them its kingpin AI feature?

TechRadar

New Snapdragon X Elite allegedly beats Apple M3 in CPU and AI performance, but Apple is already looking to M4

Microsoft is “betting big” on its new range of machines, even claiming it will beat out the M3 MacBook Air range.

iMore

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite gaming hands-on: The buttery smooth performance blew me away

Qualcomm showed off the Snapdragon X Elite’s gaming performance running three games this past week and I had the opportunity to go hands-on.

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Snapdragon X Elite beats AMD and Intel flagship mobile CPUs in Geekbench 6 – Qualcomm's new laptop chip leads in single- and multi-core tests

The Snapdragon X Elite has show up in Geekbench 6, and it's beating the top mobile CPUs from AMD and Intel. It's another impressive result for Qualcomm's new ARM laptop CPU.

Tom’s Guide

Samsung made a big mistake with the Galaxy S24 — here's why

Samsung decided to use either the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or Exynos 2400 chipsets in the Galaxy S24 or Galaxy S24 Plus, depending on where the phone shipped. As a result, users aren't getting a consistent experience.

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Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite Chip Revolutionizes AI-Powered Pcs Market

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite challenges Intel and AMD in AI PC market with power efficiency and connectivity, reshaping the future of PCs.

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Snapdragon X Elite spotted running Baldur's Gate 3 at around 30fps, supporting claims that Windows games 'just work' on ARM chip

Qualcomm's chip might be good for a spot of gaming on the go.

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Qualcomm CEO on the impact of the new Chrome browser for Windows on ARM

Google's new version of Chrome will benefit users with a Windows laptop equipped with a Snapdragon chip, making the upcoming Snapdragon X Elite laptops even more desirable.

Tom’s Hardware

Google releases Chrome for Windows on Arm ahead of Snapdragon X Elite launch

Google has finally released an Arm64 version of Google Chrome, making a native version of the browser available ahead of the launch of Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processors.

Tom’s Guide

iPhone 16 Pro Geekbench scores leak — but is the A18 Pro enough to counter the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4?

A recent leak shows off several Geekbench results for the upcoming A18 Pro chip, giving us a hint as to how this fall's iPhone 16 Pro models might perform.

Tom’s Guide

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 could get RAM, display and battery upgrades — but its chips could spell trouble

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 could be imbued with more RAM, but only in certain regions, while there are also rumors of a faster outer display, a bigger battery and an Exynos-powered version.

TechRadar

Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy S23: should you upgrade?

How does the smallest member of the Galaxy S24 family compare to its direct predecessor, the Galaxy S23?

Tom’s Guide

Snapdragon X Elite laptops could have a big advantage over the latest MacBooks

“Your game should already work,” Qualcomm tells developers in a major boost to Windows Ultrabooks.

TechRadar

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 could power the next wave of AI-enhanced flagship killers

The latest Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chip could bring on-device generative AI to a wider audience and could challenge flagship phones.

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