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Snap Spectacles to Run on Qualcomm Snapdragon XR Chips in Consumer Push
Snap has signed a multi-year chip deal with Qualcomm to power its Spectacles AR glasses with Snapdragon XR processors, targeting a consumer launch later in 2026.
Qualcomm Pushes Back on Research Suggesting Apple’s C1X Modem Nears Parity
Qualcomm disputed Ookla research comparing its X80 modem with Apple’s C1X chip, saying the study used an outdated product and lacked methodological clarity.
Apple C1X Modem Matches Qualcomm in Downloads, Trails in Upload Speeds
Ookla’s Q4 2025 Speedtest Intelligence data shows Apple’s C1X modem matches Qualcomm’s X80 in downloads and latency, while trailing by up to 32% in upload speeds.
Qualcomm 6G Coalition Targets Commercial Deployment by 2029 with X105 Modem Launch
Qualcomm launched a global 6G coalition at MWC26 Barcelona, targeting commercial deployments by 2029, alongside the X105 5G Modem-RF System with 14.8 Gb/s peak downlink speeds.
Qualcomm CEO Says AI Agent Ecosystem Will Replace Smartphone as the Centre of Mobile Technology
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said the AI agent ecosystem will replace the smartphone as the central hub of personal technology, with 6G serving as the wireless backbone for this shift.
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Saudi Arabia’s Vision for AI: Leading the Intelligence Age for Global Prosperity
Discover how Saudi Arabia is transitioning from AI adoption to global leadership. Highlights from the WEF session featuring HE Alswaha and tech CEOs from Cisco and Qualcomm.
For a successful 5G mmWave deployment, look to Japan
Japan has long been a leader in wireless innovation. The country pioneered the 1st- and 2nd-gen cellular networks, and later launched the first commercial 3G network worldwide. And just a decade ago, Japan was an early promoter and adopter of 4G LTE. Now as we enter the next generation of wireless with 5G, Japan is continuing […]