Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite chip to boost Android phone performance
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Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, set to enhance next year's Android phones with improved speed and AI features. Key upgrades include faster web browsing, better app switching, and a new camera feature that adds artificial light to selfies. The Snapdragon 8 Elite will speed up web browsing and app performance by optimizing data handling. A demo showed significant improvements, with the new chip scoring 33.7 compared to last year's 16.1, enhancing overall user experience. Another feature, Xpan, allows audio to switch from Bluetooth to Wi-Fi, reducing connection drops. This aims to improve audio streaming over longer distances and through obstacles, addressing common frustrations with wireless audio devices.