BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated
(NASDAQ:QCOM), and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), today announced
that the Always Connected PC category continues to grow in momentum
as it's embraced by additional mobile operators from around the
world. This momentum can bring easy and affordable connectivity
plans to consumers on advanced 4G/LTE wireless networks in
Asia, Australia, North
America and Europe. Select
operators also plan to stock Always Connected PCs in their retail
locations. Three new Windows 10 devices powered by the Qualcomm®
Snapdragon™ Mobile PC platform from OEM brands ASUS, HP and
Lenovo™ plan to utilize mobile operators' blazing fast 4G/LTE
networks, supporting mobile computing virtually anytime,
anywhere.
"Our collaboration together with Microsoft has continued to
build momentum for the Always Connected PC category," said
Don McGuire, Vice President, Global
Product Marketing, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "With the growing
list of commitments from leading mobile operators worldwide,
Snapdragon powered Always Connected PCs are engineered to offer
consumers a compelling and powerful mobile computing experience,
with instant on capability, always on connectivity* and 'beyond
all-day' battery life in innovative, thin and light designs."
Always Connected PCs are expected to utilize the blazing fast
4G/LTE speeds on the following leading mobile operator
networks.
- Australia – Telstra
- China – CMCC (China Mobile
Communications Corporation)
- France – Transatel
- Germany – Deutsche
Telekom
- Ireland – Cubic
- Spain – Telefónica
- Switzerland – Swisscom
- U.S.A – T-Mobile and
AT&T
These new operators join those previously announced at CES.
- China – China Telecom
- Italy – TIM
- U.K. – EE
- U.S. – Sprint, Verizon
"The Always Connected PC combines the connectivity and the
simplicity of the smartphone with the power and creative capability
of the Windows 10 PC, transforming how we work and play," said
Matt Barlow, Corporate Vice
President, Windows and Devices, Microsoft. "In collaboration with
Qualcomm Technologies and with the support of these mobile
operators, consumers will be able to enjoy up to gigabit 4G/LTE
connectivity and stay connected to the things that are most
important to them."
At CES 2018 in January, Lenovo announced the details of their
new Always Connected PC the Miix 630 2-in-1 detachable featuring
the Snapdragon 835 Mobile PC Platform and Windows 10S for a
streamlined experience. This launch builds on the momentum of ASUS
and HP, who launched their first Windows on Snapdragon devices –
the 2-in-1 convertible ASUS NovaGo and the detachable HP ENVY x2 –
during Qualcomm's second annual Snapdragon Tech Summit last
December.
For more about device availability, consumers should look for
specific mobile operator announcements and offers anticipated in
the first half of 2018.
*Requires network connectivity.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm invents breakthrough technologies that transform how
the world connects and communicates. When we connected the phone to
the Internet, the mobile revolution was born. Today, our inventions
are the foundation for life-changing products, experiences, and
industries. As we lead the world to 5G, we envision this next big
change in cellular technology spurring a new era of intelligent,
connected devices and enabling new opportunities in connected cars,
remote delivery of health care services, and the IoT — including
smart cities, smart homes, and wearables. Qualcomm Incorporated
includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our
patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of
Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, all
of our engineering, research and development functions, and all of
our products and services businesses, including, the QCT
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United States and other countries.
Qualcomm Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
LENOVO is a trademark of Lenovo.
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Communications
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Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com
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