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  1. P

    Solved! Galaxy S4 wifi issues

    Samsung Galaxy S4 keeps dropping wifi connection to qualcomm atheros ar956x router. My laptop torrent download speed is usually around 3000kb/sec not very fast I know but compared to the 54kb/sec it changed to when we were given this new router it was a noticeable difference for sure. After...
  2. PhilipMichaels

    Android Phones Obliterate iPhone on 4G Speed Tests

    Qualcomm is touting new test numbers from Ookla that show phones with its modem outperforming devices that use Intel modems such as the latest iPhones from Apple. Android Phones Obliterate iPhone on 4G Speed Tests : Read more
  3. G

    Qualcomm's New Chip Will Take the Pain Out of Public Wi-Fi

    Qualcomm has a new Wi-Fi chip for smartphones, tablets and laptops that aims to make public networks less congested while keeping transmitted data secure. Qualcomm's New Chip Will Take the Pain Out of Public Wi-Fi : Read more
  4. PhilipMichaels

    Snapdragon 845 Benchmarked: Can It Match the iPhone's Power?

    The A11 Bionic chip in Apple's latest iPhones still sets the speed standard, but Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 845 offers better graphics performance in our testing. Snapdragon 845 Benchmarked: Can It Match the iPhone's Power? : Read more
  5. G

    9 Snapdragon 845 Features That Will Supercharge 2018’s Phones

    The Snapdragon 845 mobile platform promises faster speeds, stronger security, smarter AI and more for 2018’s flagship phones. 9 Snapdragon 845 Features That Will Supercharge 2018’s Phones : Read more
  6. PhilipMichaels

    Snapdragon 845: What It Means for Your Next Smartphone

    Here are the latest details on Qualcomm's 845 mobile processing platform that will power top Android flagship phones starting in 2018. Snapdragon 845: What It Means for Your Next Smartphone : Read more
  7. PhilipMichaels

    Whoa: T-Mobile Gigabit LTE Hits 673 Mbps In Real-World Demo

    T-Mobile's Gigiabit LTE Network has expanded to more than 400 markets, and the speeds are very impressive. Whoa: T-Mobile Gigabit LTE Hits 673 Mbps In Real-World Demo : Read more
  8. G

    5G Networks May Soon Become a Reality

    Qualcomm has taken another step towards 5G connectivity. 5G Networks May Soon Become a Reality : Read more
  9. PhilipMichaels

    Here's How Qualcomm Will Improve Your Smartphone's Camera

    Qualcomm is showing off its next-generation image signal processor for its mobile processing platform, which will feature improved iris detection and better depth-sensing. Here's How Qualcomm Will Improve Your Smartphone's Camera : Read more
  10. G

    OnePlus 5 Will Pack a Key Galaxy S8 Feature

    The OnePlus 5 will come with a fast processor to help it compete with Galaxy S8. OnePlus 5 Will Pack a Key Galaxy S8 Feature : Read more
  11. M

    How do I get the Qualcomm Kyocera 3g 4g at&t out of safe mode???

    I just need to know how to do this none of the other things are working. Thank you.
  12. G

    Apple's iPhones Could Be Banned from US (Report)

    Rumor has it that chipmaker Qualcomm plans to ask for a ban to keep iPhones from coming to the United States. Apple's iPhones Could Be Banned from US (Report) : Read more
  13. PhilipMichaels

    Qualcomm's VR Headset Turned My Hands Into Controllers

    We try out a Snapdragon 835-powered VR headset that also features built-in support for Leap Motion's gesture control technology. Qualcomm's VR Headset Turned My Hands Into Controllers : Read more
  14. S

    qualcomm atheros ar956x bluetooth

    does qualcomm atheros ar956x laptop wifi adapter have bluetooth???
  15. D

    How do i get my wireless lan driver back

    my qualcomm ar956x wireless LAN driver has disappeared. How do i get it back?
  16. PhilipMichaels

    Qualcomm's Next Snapdragon Sounds Like a Graphics Powerhouse

    As Qualcomm continues to release info about its Snapdragon 821 processor for mobile phones, it sounds like the chips will be able up to the demands of mobile VR. Qualcomm's Next Snapdragon Sounds Like a Graphics Powerhouse : Read more
  17. M

    Lenovo ZUK Z1 vs redmi note 3

    is "Lenovo ZUK Z1" a good smartphone ??? somebody told me that "Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 2.5 GHz Quad Core" is outdated. is there any problems by using this outdated processor?? WHICH ONE IS BETTER REDMI NOTE 3 OR ZUK Z1 ?????
  18. D

    Please help me choose a smartphone.

    Hello everyone, so I am literally searching for good smartphone. For gaming, like PPSSPP emulator. Good in camera, and good in battery life. My budget is 300 to 350 max. Based on the research I have done the most, these are the two most suggested smartphone: Moto X Style/Pure...
  19. N

    What is the cheapest Qualcomm quick charge 2.0 external battery???

    hello im currently looking for an external battery of approximately ~10000-20000mah with Qualcomm's quick charge 2.0 to support my Samsung galaxy note edge. i would love to have the battery capable of being charged quickly from my Samsung adaptive charger. i.e quick charge from both ways. and...
  20. I

    MSI U250 Wind12 Network adapter porblem

    I installed Windows 7 Pro on the laptop and i noticed several things where not working. What i did i downloaded all latest drivers for the laptop through the MSI site. Now everything seems fine except the function key to turn onn or off the network adapter. All function key are working but not...
  21. M

    ZTE Blade S6 vs Lenovo P70 ( Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 vs Mediatek MT6752)

    can the Lenovo p70 be upgraded to Lollipop? And thanks in advance.
  22. A

    Qualcomm/Adreno or Media Tek/Mali Mobile

    Which one got better smartphone combination? 1) Snapdragon + Adreno 2) Mediatek + Mali 3) Kirin + Mali Which one comes handy when it comes to software updating or efficiency cum smartness overall. Snapdragon for sure or any other else?
  23. V

    Need help finding a wireless driver update

    Hi, I have a Acer Aspire V5-572PG-53334G75aii with a qualcomm atheros ar5bwb222 wireless adapter. Can someone link me the proper wireless driver update please?
  24. A

    Dual SIM phones

    It's know that the phones with dual SIM get lagged or hanged very often. The thing is that if I just use single SIM,not both of them,is there any chances of getting saved from the lagginess? :sarcastic: I gotta buy a phone with two SIM facility cuz there aren't many options left. Btw, Lenovo...
  25. rutherfordsc

    Samsung Unveils Galaxy Note 4 with Snapdragon 810 CPU, Faster LTE

    Samsung has announced a new version of the Galaxy Note 4 offering 4 times faster LTE speeds and featuring the new Snapdragon 801 processor. Samsung Unveils Galaxy Note 4 with Snapdragon 810 CPU, Faster LTE : Read more
  26. C

    looking for a processor solution

    can 10 qualcomm processors work together and how to connect all the processors together it not than what is possible
  27. eforty

    Cortex v/s Krait: Difference between

    Specially Quadcore ones for mobiles and which one is best. How to understand. If possible please, which device has under 25K INR or 400$ Thanks!
  28. Matthew Papa

    No bluetooth installed? (ASUS K55A)

    Greetings! I currently have the ASUS K55A-H15121e. Qualcomm Atheros AR9485 is for the WiFi right? -I bought this laptop for $400 so I dont expect this to have the top-of-the-line specs. -I tried installing a Bluetooth driver before from the ASUS page but it still didn't work. -No Function key...
  29. G

    Which of these smartphone CPUs is more powerful?

    The 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Krait MSM8260-A dual core OR The MTK MT6589 Quad-core 1.2 GHz (The one in the Sony Xperia C) Thanks.
  30. aakarshan

    Which Phone should i buy between these

    My Budget is 18K (Indian) around 300$ US. I came down to these some phones Moto G [Processor - Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 Quad core 1.2 GHz Cortex A7 , Android 4.4.2 Jellybean Update , 1 GB Ram , 5 MP Camera , Adreno 305] Xperia L [Processor - Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon Dual-core 1 GHz...
  31. SoumyaHD

    1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 Quad Core Processor vs 1.7 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Dual Core Processor

    Which one is the fastest and most stable ??
  32. exfileme

    Qualcomm Working on Toq Android Smartwatch

    Qualcomm suggests that this upcoming wearable tech will be a limited edition device. Qualcomm Working on Toq Android Smartwatch : Read more
  33. exfileme

    Qualcomm Buys Summit Micro For Better Battery Life

    Qualcomm has purchased Summit Microelectronics for better power management in its smartphone and tablet SoCs. Qualcomm Buys Summit Micro For Better Battery Life : Read more
  34. G

    Qualcomm Sets Gaming Challenge to Break World Record

    Qualcomm challenges YOU to try and break the world record for the "Longest Video Games Marathon Playing on a Tablet" challenge. Qualcomm Sets Gaming Challenge to Break World Record : Read more
  35. exfileme

    Qualcomm Now Investing in BlueStacks Android Emulator

    Qualcomm joins a list of financial supporters backing up the BlueStacks Android emulator for Windows 7. Qualcomm Now Investing in BlueStacks Android Emulator : Read more
  36. G

    Qualcomm and Intel Support Apple Against Samsung

    Intel and Qualcomm have provided Apple with source code that will apparently be used to prove that Apple is not infringing upon Samsung's patents covering wireless data transmission. Qualcomm and Intel Support Apple Against Samsung : Read more
  37. G

    AT&T Completes $1.9B Purchase of 700 MHz LTE Spectrum

    AT&T confirmed that it has completed the purchase of 700 MHz spectrum licenses from Qualcomm. AT&T Completes $1.9B Purchase of 700 MHz LTE Spectrum : Read more
  38. exfileme

    Qualcomm Demonstrates Gesture-Controlled Screen

    Do consumers really need gesture-based controls on their smartphone? Qualcomm seems to think so. Qualcomm Demonstrates Gesture-Controlled Screen : Read more
  39. exfileme

    Wi-Fi Gigabit Speeds Just One to Two Years Away

    Qualcomm Atheros president Craig Barratt said that it will be one or two years before consumers see routers supporting 802.11ac. Wi-Fi Gigabit Speeds Just One to Two Years Away : Read more
  40. exfileme

    Qualcomm Does 2.5 GHz Quad-Core SoC in 2012

    Qualcomm is expected to ship a 28-nm 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon to manufacturers by the end of 2011. Qualcomm Does 2.5 GHz Quad-Core SoC in 2012 : Read more
  41. JMcEntegart

    Nokia's First Windows Phone 7 Devices: W7, W8

    Rumors point to Qualcomm chips and 12- and 8-megapixel cameras. Nokia's First Windows Phone 7 Devices: W7, W8 : Read more
  42. exfileme

    Snapdragon Android Phones Getting Netflix First

    Qualcomm has been working with Netflix to bring the service to Android phones with Snapdragon processors. Snapdragon Android Phones Getting Netflix First : Read more
  43. exfileme

    iPhone 5 Will Use Qualcomm Chipset?

    The iPhone 5 will supposedly feature Qualcomm's mixed-mode chipset. iPhone 5 Will Use Qualcomm Chipset? : Read more
  44. exfileme

    Qualcomm's 1.5 GHz Snapdragon NOT in Q1 2011

    Wednesday Qualcomm's CEO said that the 1.5 GHz Snapdragon would appear in products early next year, however he was mistaken. Qualcomm's 1.5 GHz Snapdragon NOT in Q1 2011 : Read more
  45. papasmurf

    LG Incite Linux Kernel Project - Looking for Developers

    Hey guys, I'm looking for some extra developers to help me finish my linux kernel for the LG Incite, So far this kernel works well on the LG gm750 and the gt810h as well if you have any of that hardware and are interested in helping or even just compiling the source here is a link to the git...
  46. exfileme

    Samsung Galaxy 2 Has Snapdragon, Android 2.1

    The upcoming Samsung Galaxy 2 will feature Android 2.1 and Qualcomm's 1 GHz Snapdragon. Samsung Galaxy 2 Has Snapdragon, Android 2.1 : Read more
  47. G

    Private Tour: How Mobile TV Gets Made

    Mobile TV for almost everyone: Digital switchover June 12 frees up space for Qualcomm MediaFLO TV in 43 more cities. What do you get? Here's a sneak peek. Private Tour: How Mobile TV Gets Made : Read more
  48. Tomsguiderachel

    Qualcomm's Skinny Tablet Notebook Designs

    Next year’s ultra-thin tablet PCs might be more like phones than netbooks if Qualcomm gets its way. The Snapdragon chip takes on Intel's Atom. Qualcomm's Skinny Tablet Notebook Designs : Read more
  49. G

    Nokia, Qualcomm Settle Long-running Dispute

    The legal salvos between Nokia and Qualcomm stopped months ago, part of what officials at the wireless industry heavyweights described as a truce in a long-running battle that spanned three continents. Nokia, Qualcomm Settle Long-running Dispute : Read more
  50. G

    Mitac To Launch Its First GPS-enabled 3G Handset In Q4

    Taiwan PND vendor Mitac International plans to launch its first GPS-enabled 3G handset in the fourth quarter of this year, according to company sources, who also added that the forthcoming 3G handset will be built using the Qualcomm handset platform. Mitac To Launch Its First GPS-enabled 3G...
  51. G

    Clash of Titans

    Archived from groups: alt.tv.tech.hdtv (More info?) The future is all about COFDM. Even Qualcomm concedes that they will be moving more to COFDM in the future. http://www.wimaxtrends.com/articles/archives/reports/f062705a.htm Bob Miller
  52. G

    Qualcomm

    Archived from groups: alt.video.digital-tv,alt.tv.tech.hdtv (More info?) Some data on their mobile network http://www.forbes.com/2005/03/21/cz_nh_0321soapbox_inl.html?partner=telecom_newsletter