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technology1 year ago

Google's Bold Move: Merging ChromeOS with Android to Rival iPad

Google is reportedly merging ChromeOS and Android to better compete in the Arm-based laptop market, dominated by Apple's M-series devices. This strategic pivot aims to address ChromeOS's limitations, such as lack of native Android app support and reliance on x86 architecture. Google's integration of AI through its Gemini platform could differentiate its products, but success depends on effective execution. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's legal battle with Arm Holdings and Google's custom silicon development, like the upcoming Tensor G5, are key factors influencing the future of Arm-based computing.

via ZDNet|
#ai#android#arm-based-laptops
technology1 year ago

"Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite Chipset Promises Seamless Windows Game Compatibility"

Qualcomm is assuring game developers that their titles will run smoothly on upcoming Arm-based laptops using the Snapdragon X Elite chipset, with emulation enabling many x86 and x64 games to run at nearly full speed without code tweaks. While some games won't work through emulation, Qualcomm is testing its tech with top Steam games and offering options for developers to fully port their titles to native ARM64 or use hybrid ARM64EC apps. If successful, this move could help Arm-based Windows laptops offer strong performance and better power efficiency, although Qualcomm's track record with x86/x64 emulation has been criticized in the past.

via Engadget|
#arm-based-laptops#emulation#qualcomm
technology1 year ago

"Qualcomm's Assurance: Windows Games 'Just Work' on Future Snapdragon-powered Laptops"

Qualcomm is telling game developers that their titles should already work on upcoming Snapdragon-powered Windows laptops using emulation, with no porting required. The unannounced laptops are expected to use emulation to run x86/64 games at close to full speed, and Qualcomm has confirmed the launch of Snapdragon X Elite systems this summer. Developers have the option to port their titles to native ARM64 for the best CPU performance, create a hybrid "ARM64EC" app for "near-native" performance, or do nothing and rely on x64 emulation. However, games that rely on kernel-level anti-cheat drivers or use AVX instruction sets won't work under emulation.

via The Verge|
#arm-based-laptops#emulation#gaming
technology1 year ago

"Google Chrome Officially Supports Windows on Arm"

Google Chrome has released its first build for "Windows 11 ARM" through Chrome Canary, marking its support for Arm-based Windows machines. This move comes ahead of the anticipated release of laptops featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chip, which promises performance similar to Apple's M-series chips. With Google Chrome's native support, Windows on Arm is poised to gain significant momentum, especially considering the dominance of Chrome as the world's biggest browser.

via 9to5Google|
#app-support#arm-based-laptops#google-chrome