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November 20, 2025

Qualcomm Overhauls Windows on Arm Gaming with Downloadable GPU Drivers and AVX2 Support

Qualcomm has decoupled GPU updates from Microsoft's OS release cycle, allowing Snapdragon X Elite owners to download graphics drivers directly, which aligns the company with industry standards set by Nvidia and AMD. The company has transitioned to a direct "Upgradable Graphics Drivers" (UGD) model, enabling immediate access to driver updates through Qualcomm’s portal. The beta "Adreno Control Panel" has been rebranded to the "Snapdragon Control Panel," which now includes game-specific profiling and optimization features. Qualcomm has also integrated support for AVX and AVX2 instruction sets, addressing compatibility issues with games like God of War and Control. Kernel-level anti-cheat support has been introduced, making multiplayer gaming more accessible on Arm-based systems. The Snapdragon X2 Elite is set to launch in the first half of 2026, promising "Day 0" driver support and the ability to run 90% of top games, with performance expectations to outperform Intel’s Lunar Lake architecture.

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March 20, 2025

Apple Might Be Having Its Windows Vista Moment, Says Analyst

Benedict Evans raised concerns about Apple's recent product launches, comparing the company's current trajectory to Microsoft's Windows Vista, which faced backlash for poor execution. He cited the Vision Pro headset as an example of a product that was prematurely launched and did not sell well, leading to confusion within the company. Evans also noted delays in the rollout of personalized Siri features, which he described as unusual for Apple, as the company typically showcases nearly complete products. He expressed concern that these delays indicate a trend of systemic issues in Apple's execution, questioning whether the company's innovative spirit is still present.