ASUS Unveils the ASUS Vivobook S 15, its First AI-Powered PC
By Press Release 1 July 2024In an event held at Mettlestate in Sandton, ASUS and Microsoft proudly showcased the brand new ASUS Vivobook S 15, the first AI-powered PC in South Africa. This innovative device, powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon® X Elite... FULL STORY >
Dell introduces comprehensive portfolio of Copilot+ AI PCs
By Press Release 3 June 2024By Sam Burd, President of the Client Solutions Group at Dell Technologies FULL STORY >
Lenovo Supercharges Next Gen Copilot+ PCs with Latest Yoga Slim 7x and ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
By Industry Contributor 24 May 2024Lenovo launched the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6, its first next generation Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon X Elite. FULL STORY >
The most awaited HONOR X9b 5G & HONOR X7b are now available in South Africa
By Press Release 1 February 2024The HONOR X9b 5G combines stunning display durability, an expert-level camera, and extensive battery life, all wrapped in a stylish design and powered by the latest hardware and software. FULL STORY >
Xiaomi 12 flagship now available in South Africa + first thoughts
By Staff Writer 8 July 2022Good news for local Xiaomi fans (or simply lovers of high-end smartphones) - the Xiaomi 12 flagship is now available in South Africa. FULL STORY >
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 >
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