Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Faces Uncertainty and Naming Confusions

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Qualcomm is delaying the release and clarity of its next flagship chipset, possibly called Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, due to internal decision-making issues, leading to a confusing and inconsistent naming scheme that contrasts with Apple's more predictable naming conventions. The new chip is expected to be announced at the Snapdragon Summit in September, with devices launching in October.
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