News & Reviews:   qualcomm

Qualcomm recently announced the Snapdragon C chipset for budget Windows 11 laptops and devices. Aimed at $300 (~RM 1,189.80) laptops, the Snapdragon C chipset should offer 1-day battery life, quiet performance and still be able to handle web browsing, video streaming and light productivity. No Malaysia release dates yet, but we expect such laptops to arrive later in 2026.

Qualcomm recently announced their latest Snapdragon AI PCs featuring CoPilot+ on-device AI, better performance and gaming along with longer battery life. Showcasing thin and lightweight form factors, the Snapdragon AI PCs are powered by the latest Snapdragon X Series and Snapdragon X2 Series. 

Qualcomm has officially introduced two new mobile chipsets, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, aimed at bringing faster performance, smoother gaming, and improved AI features to more affordable smartphones. The new platforms are expected to power upcoming devices from brands including HONOR, OPPO, realme, and Redmi in the second half of 2026.

An agentic AI smartphone chipset could be the future, according to industry analyst Ming Chi-Kuo. His new industry report suggests OpenAI is working with MediaTek and Qualcomm to develop a dedicated smartphone processor. The project is said to involve Luxshare Precision Industry as the exclusive system design and manufacturing partner, with mass production potentially targeted for 2028.

U Mobile’s enterprise division, U Business, has completed a proof of concept focused on tracking high-value air cargo using a 5G-IoT architecture. The initiative was conducted in collaboration with Qualcomm and City-Link Express, targeting improved visibility and efficiency in logistics operations. The project integrates U Business’ ULTRA IoT connectivity with Qualcomm’s positioning technology, creating a real-time tracking system designed for complex supply chain environments.

The hike in RAM costs caused a widespread increase in prices of many consumer electronics. This trend was expected to stay constant or even increase. However, DDR5 RAM prices dipped for the first time in months earlier this week, possibly due to the release of Google TurboQuant. The sudden shift in prices could be why chipmakers may slash chip shipments.

This MWC 2026, Qualcomm have announced their new Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform designed to deliver Personal AI for wearables like watches, pins, pendants and more. Featuring an industry-first NPU-powered wearable platform, it should offer low-power on-device AI for these smaller devices.

Today, ASUS Malaysia officially introduced its 2026 range of AI-powered Copilot+ PCs at the “2026 ASUS AI PC Launch: Always Iconic” event. The refreshed portfolio spans Zenbook and ProArt models, combining next-generation processors from AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm with ASUS’ proprietary AI applications. Here's everything you need to know about the new Zenbook and ProArt lineup.

Shares of Qualcomm fell sharply this week after the company issued weaker financial guidance for the current quarter, warning that a global memory chip shortage is weighing on the smartphone market and constraining demand for its mobile chips. The outlook disappointed Wall Street following Qualcomm’s fiscal first-quarter earnings release, triggering a sell-off in after-hours trading as investors absorbed the supply chain challenges.

Today, Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 Mobile Platform, targeting users who want performance-focused multimedia smartphones. At the same time, there is also an accessible 5G lineup with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 Mobile Platform for mainstream and entry-level smartphones.