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The Snapdragon platform is a mobile computing platform developed by Qualcomm that combines high-performance processing with low power consumption. Developing on the Snapdragon platform can provide faster performance and longer battery life for Windows applications.
To get started with developing on Windows on Snapdragon platform, you will need to download and install the necessary tools, such as Visual Studio and the Snapdragon Software Development Kit (SDK). You will also need a device that runs on the Snapdragon platform.
Qualcomm® AI Engine Direct SDK is a low-level API for achieving best performance for AI workloads using Snapdragon® platforms. The SDK provides tools to support various popular AI frameworks and offline tools to convert, quantize, optimize and offload the models onto various AI Engine runtimes.
When developing on the Snapdragon platform, you can expect faster performance and longer battery life compared to traditional Windows development. The Snapdragon platform is designed to optimize power consumption while delivering high-performance computing capabilities.
Yes, you can develop UWP apps for Windows on Snapdragon. UWP apps are designed to run on a variety of Windows 10 devices, including Snapdragon-powered devices.
Yes, running native apps on Snapdragon platforms can improve battery life. Snapdragon processors are designed for low-power consumption and offer advanced power management features, allowing your device to run longer on a single charge.
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ARM adoption over next three years
Commercial devices, today
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ARM adoption over next three years
Commercial devices, today
Optimized applications
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