Qualcomm's conference will focus on AI, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 may make an appearance

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Published inAI News · 2 min read · Oct 16, 2023

Qualcomm today teased the upcoming 2023 Snapdragon Tech Summit, scheduled for October 25-26 in Hawaii, on its official Weibo account. It is expected that this conference will focus on AI. At that time, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile platform is likely to be officially announced, marking the first flagship mobile platform from Snapdragon to use a 4-nanometer process. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 platform integrates Qualcomm's most advanced AI engine and signal processor, significantly enhancing AI computing capabilities and performance compared to its predecessor. Several smartphone manufacturers including Xiaomi and realme have confirmed that their latest flagship phones will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 platform. This event is expected to drive advancements in smartphone performance and the widespread adoption of AI in areas such as imaging, audio, and gaming, providing users with a smoother mobile experience.

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