Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G is the next-gen computer platform that will power slim Windows 10 laptop designs that support always-on, always-connected experiences.
We’ve had ARM laptops for a few years now, as Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon chips that powered high-end Android handsets were repurposed for laptop use. Then Qualcomm last year released the Snapdragon 8cx platform, which is further optimized for laptop use. Several handset makers have already launched Windows-on-ARM devices, including Microsoft, which released its first Surface with an ARM chip inside last fall. There’s no question that the most anticipated processor switch to ARM concerns Apple’s Mac line. After years of reports based on sources familiar with Apple’s plans that said the ARM MacBook was in the works, Apple confirmed in mid-June that it would move its laptops and desktops to Apple Silicon. That’s a fancy name for chips based on the same processors that power the iPhone and iPad. It’s also exciting news. It’s not just because Apple would cut its reliance on Intel and could drop the prices of future Macs. It’s also because Apple’s A-series chips have no rival, and laptop versions could be equally impressive.
