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AppWizard

April 20, 2026

I tested 5 PC games on the ASUS Zenbook A16 with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme: Is Windows on ARM improving?

ASUS launched its Zenbook A16 on April 7, featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor, marking a shift in the Windows on ARM ecosystem. The Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme is a System-on-Chip (SoC) with a high-performance "Oryon" CPU and a "Hexagon" NPU for AI tasks, achieving up to 80 TOPS, along with an "Adreno" GPU for graphics. The laptop's gaming performance varies by title: 1. World of Warcraft: Midnight - Verdict: ✅ Perfect; maintained 60 FPS in demanding scenarios. 2. Cyberpunk 2077 - Verdict: 🟠 Playable; performance around 30–40 FPS on low settings, not ideal for casual gameplay. 3. Minecraft: Bedrock Edition - Verdict: ✅ Great; ran smoothly at 55–60 FPS without ray tracing. 4. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II - Verdict: ❓ TBD; lacks an ARM64 build, making it challenging to run. The findings highlight the need for native ARM64 game versions and the potential for growth in the Windows on ARM gaming sector.

Winsage

November 21, 2025

Qualcomm says 90% of top Windows games will run on Snapdragon X2 laptops — is Windows on Arm gaming finally here?

Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme, which are expected to significantly enhance the performance and efficiency of Windows laptops. Initial benchmarks show that the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme performs well in single-core, multi-core, and GPU metrics, making it suitable for both productivity and gaming. Over 90% of the most played Windows games will be compatible at launch on devices using these new processors, which offer up to 2.3 times higher efficiency than previous models. Qualcomm has also launched the Snapdragon Control Panel to optimize game performance and ensure up-to-date drivers. The Snapdragon X2 Elite supports AVX2 emulation for running certain games via Microsoft's Prism Emulator, and there is ongoing development of kernel-level anti-cheat support for Windows on Snapdragon. Microsoft reports that 90% of user activity on Windows 11 on ARM involves native applications, indicating improved compatibility. New laptops featuring these Snapdragon processors are expected to debut in the first half of 2026, with previews potentially at CES in January.

AppWizard

June 5, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Out There, Cyberlords, Chicken Police, Heroes of Flatlandia, more

The Google Play Store has introduced new discounts on various devices. The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is available at a discount and includes a free keyboard case. The Frame smart TVs have discounts of up to 0. Lenovo’s OLED touchscreen IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook is at an all-time low price. The new OnePlus Pad 3 is available for pre-order with 0 in free add-ons.

Winsage

May 19, 2025

Huawei’s new foldable laptop might be the thinnest yet

Huawei has launched the MateBook Fold, a thin folding laptop measuring 7.3mm when unfolded and 14.9mm when closed. It is currently available in China for approximately ,300. The device features an 18-inch OLED display that folds at a 90-degree angle, creating a 13-inch upper screen with a digital keyboard. It weighs 1.16kg and offers a 3.3K resolution (3296 x 2472) with peak brightness of 1600 nits. The MateBook Fold includes up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. It also introduces Huawei's HarmonyOS 5 to the PC market, following the company's loss of access to Microsoft Windows due to U.S. sanctions.