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Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 is a big boost for Wear OS with 4nm SoC and outsized co-processor role

Qualcomm’s next chip for smartwatches is the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1, and it’s a meaningful advancement from what came before. Notably, the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 has a 4nm SoC (system on a chip) in a big ...
Engadget

Google will replace Nest thermostats affected by 'w5' WiFi error

Google is very much aware that some Nest thermostats are suffering from a “w5 error” that prevents them from connecting to WiFi, according to Android Police. In a statement sent to the publication, ...
Engadget

Qualcomm's Snapdragon W5+ promises big speed and battery gains for Wear OS watches

Snapdragon-based Wear OS smartwatches haven't typically kept pace with rivals from Apple and Samsung. The Wear 4100+ was built using relatively old manufacturing processes, and the performance was ...
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Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 battery life – Here’s what to expect from future Wear OS smartwatches

The Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 is a huge leap forward for Wear OS smartwatches in terms of both performance and efficiency, and Qualcomm is making huge claims for battery life. Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 is built ...
Ars Technica

Qualcomm jumps back into the smartwatch market with 4 nm “W5+ Gen1” SoC

Qualcomm’s long-awaited update to its smartwatch SoC line is official. These chips have typically been called “Snapdragon Wear,” but it sounds like that brand is dead, so it’s time to meet the ...