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Introduction of Snapdragon C platform by Qualcomm for budget laptops with logo and laptop image

Snapdragon C Platform: Qualcomm Attacks the Budget Laptop Market with a Rebranded Chip

Technology 08/15/2026, 23:47
🚀 Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon C Platform for budget laptops. 🔍 The Essence: It is a rebranded SC6490 chip (close to the 2021 Snapdragon 778G). ⚡ Performance: Outperforms Intel N250 by 67% in Cinebench. 💰 Price: Stated at $300, but actual models are more expensive. 📉 Verdict: A powerful blow to Intel's budget segment, despite using older cores.
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Set of modern smartphones in various colors on a wooden table, illustrating the mobile device market in the context of the disappearance of budget models in the US

Smartphone crisis: why phones under $100 have disappeared in the US and who won from it

Technology 08/15/2026, 23:02
📉 The US smartphone market is in shock: sales of devices under $100 plummeted by 64% in Q2 2026. 🧠 The main reason is the AI boom: cloud giants bought up all the memory, causing components to become more expensive. 🏆 Giants are winning: Apple, Samsung, and Motorola lost only 4%, while small brands lost 45%. 💰 Price shift: Samsung raised the price of the Galaxy A17 by $50. The $200–$300 segment tripled its market share. Is the era of cheap phones over?
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