Qualcomm confirms Snapdragon 8 Gen1 name, will unveil it on November 30

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Ahead of its Snapdragon Tech Summit on November 30, today Qualcomm has actually revealed some adjustments to its branding approach for mobile SoCs (which it calls “systems”), as well as additionally the truth that there are currently over 2 billion Snapdragon gadgets in operation around the world.

Qualcomm has actually validated current reports, stating that it will certainly change to a brand-new calling plan for its mobile systems. The names will certainly require “a single-digit collection as well as generation number”, beginning with the latest front runner Snapdragon 8-series system. Without stating it outright, Qualcomm is verifying that it will not be Snapdragon 898 or anything like that – it will certainly be Snapdragon 8 Gen1. And afterwards, in 2022, its follower will certainly be Snapdragon 8 Gen2, and more etc.

It will certainly interest see what this will certainly indicate for lower-tier chips, due to the fact that the Snapdragon 7, 6, as well as 4 family members have all had several participants offered in parallel. The firm is remaining mum on all that for currently.

Next up, the name Qualcomm will certainly appear a lot less in mobile-related item names. Successfully, the firm claims it’s divided the Qualcomm as well as Snapdragon brand names, as well as moving forward, Snapdragon will certainly be a standalone item brand name “with particular connections to the Qualcomm brand name where proper”.

Thankfully, the suffix “5G” will certainly be gotten rid of from mobile system names moving forward, as 5G has actually currently ended up being common sufficient not to call for that any longer. Qualcomm is additionally dedicated to just introducing 5G-capable mobile systems from this factor on, so there’s no requirement to mention the noticeable.

Changes are additionally concerning the legendary Snapdragon “fireball”, which will certainly “acquire brand-new importance as well as reveal itself in brand-new aesthetic properties as well as various other innovative implementations”. New depictive shades are being presented also, consisting of Midnight, Gunmetal, Nickel, Snapdragon Red, as well as Gold. Gold will certainly currently be made use of to stand for just premium-tier items.

According to Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 will formally be revealed at the Snapdragon Tech Summit on November 30.

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