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NVIDIA-powered Windows on Arm laptops may finally be launching in 2026

A new supply chain report suggests that NVIDIA is finally getting ready to release its chips for Windows on Arm PCs, and sooner than you might expect.

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Microsoft built a Windows 11 shell for Xbox and gaming — so why can’t we get one for phones?

They called me mad, they called me crazy. But hear me out. What if we had a Windows 11 "shell"-style experience for smartphones and tablets? It's time to go full circle, Microsoft.

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Qualcomm gambled on repeating its own ads at Computex, but did it pay off?

Qualcomm's Computex Keynote focused more on AI and AI-powered features on the Windows on Arm ecosystem rather than new announcements. Did the gamble pay off?

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One Windows “evolution” excites me about laptops in 2025

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chips have proven performance and battery life capabilities, but the software isn't quite there yet. In 2025, perhaps it could be.

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The Microsoft Surface Laptop 2024 is our Laptop of the Year because it wasn't just a home run for Qualcomm, it helped start the AI PC revolution

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chip breathed new life into the Microsoft Surface lineup – and Windows on Arm.

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These are the MUST-SEE announcements for Windows PCs, laptops, and gaming at IFA 2024

IFA 2024 was a great showcase for the cutting edge of PC technology, and we saw a ton of great hardware during the conference. We've narrowed it down to nine top announcements and products, with Windows Central awards in tow.

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Vivaldi is officially optimized for Windows on Arm PCs and supports tab renaming

Vivaldi just got a major update, which ships with new features including tab renaming. The browser is also optimized for Windows on Arm for better performance and efficiency.

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Surface Pro 11 review: A stunning achievement by Microsoft and Qualcomm, making it one of the best Windows PCs of 2024

The new Surface Pro 11 is a remarkable design, engineering, and functionality achievement thanks to Qualcomm's new powerful and efficient ARM64 processor. It finally returns the Surface Pro to its rightful position at the top of best Windows laptops.

Windows Central

Should you buy a Snapdragon Copilot+ PC or wait for Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA?

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus ARM64 chips are exclusive to the first lineup of Copilot+ PCs, but Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA systems are expected to offer Copilot+ features in the future. Is it worth waiting for the x86 platforms to catch up?

Windows Central

Do Windows on ARM PCs support Thunderbolt 4 or 5?

With Qualcomm's Snapdragon X series of SoCs breathing new life into Windows on ARM, it's worth asking if you'll be able to use your Thunderbolt accessories.

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Microsoft demos 'Baldur's Gate 3', 'Borderlands' running at 30 FPS on the new Snapdragon X Elite Windows on Arm platform, with auto Super Resolution support in tow

Microsoft's Windows on Arm demonstration at Build 2024 gives us a glimpse at what the Snapdragon X Elite is capable of from a gaming perspective.

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Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC just made “AI PCs” obsolete, leaving anyone who bought a 2024 laptop behind

While exciting, Microsoft’s new requirements for PCs that do AI leave out anyone who bought an “AI PC” in recent months wishing that they’d waited.

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Windows on Arm to get Adobe Premier Pro and more, after Adobe FINALLY pledges full support

Windows on Arm has, for a long time, been without the full suite of Adobe apps and services. That's about to change.

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Windows on ARM FAQ: What it is, how ARM processors differ from CPUs, ARM history, and more

Windows on ARM typically makes for lightweight devices with long battery life and stellar reliability. But what exactly is ARM anyway?

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What is Snapdragon X Elite? Explaining Qualcomm's new flagship Arm laptop processors.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite is a powerful collection of processors designed to deliver outstanding performance and efficiency for all purposes, including AI. It's expected to revolutionize Windows on Arm.

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Do you need 5G in a laptop?

5G connectivity isn't new to laptops, but it's expected to become more prevalent thanks to the next generation of Windows on Arm devices headed our way. Do you need 5G, or is Wi-Fi good enough? We can help you decide.

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Microsoft feels Qualcomm Windows laptops will topple the MacBook

Microsoft seem confident that Snapdragon X Elite processors will topple Apple Silicon in terms of performance and AI tasks.

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I've used a Windows on ARM laptop for a year — 2 things I love and 2 things I hate

Windows on Arm is set to have its biggest year. But how much work is left for Microsoft before it’s ready?

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How two developers are keeping Surface Duo alive — with Windows 11 and Android 14

I've sat down to chat with the developers behind Windows 11 for Surface Duo, as well as the custom Android 14 ROM for Surface Duo.

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Windows on ARM PCs are about to get some of the best customization software around, and you can test the apps now

Stardock makes several pieces of software for Windows, including Start 11, Fences, and Groupy 2. Now, you can test those products as an Insider to get early access.

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Google Chrome for Windows on Arm is FINALLY happening, and you can try it now

After famously snubbing Windows on Arm for several years, Google looks to finally be bringing native Arm support to Chrome on Windows.

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