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2024 Snapdragon Insiders Recap: A Year of Innovation Driven by Community

Dec 19, 2024
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As we wrap up 2024, it's incredible to reflect on how much the Snapdragon Insiders community has grown and accomplished together. With 17 million members1, this community continues to be shaped by your passion, creativity, and inventive ideas. Ready to dive into the highlights of this year? Let’s take a look!

 

Bonding Through Technology

With engaging meetups and events, 2024 was full of memorable experiences for Snapdragon Insiders.

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  • Snapdragon Discord Meetups: SnapdragonCarla (Carla Sierra, Marketing Communications Specialist, Staff, Qualcomm International, Inc.) hosted the first-ever #ShotOnSnapdragon Discord Meetup earlier this month, where Snapdragon Insiders came together to celebrate mobile photography. Other highlights included a Snapdragon® X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus Discord Live session with Sriram Dixit (Director, Engineering at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.), and a live mobile photography Q&A with Judd Heape (VP, Product Management at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.)

 

Elevating Our Collaborations and Tech

From game-changing innovations to awesome collaborations, we kept the energy buzzing this year.

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  • Announcement of the Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus Processors: The first Copilot+ PCs featuring Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus processors  became available for purchase in June. Browse the full lineup of available Copilot+ PCs here.

 

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Snapdragon Summit: Celebrating the Future of Tech

The 2024 Snapdragon Summit in Maui was packed with jaw-dropping innovations across mobile, compute, and automotive.

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  • PCs with Snapdragon X Series: Impressive benchmarks for the new category of Windows Copilot+ PCs, powered by Snapdragon X Series, were shown at this year’s Snapdragon Summit - including 90% faster performance compared to leading competitors, even when unplugged.2

 

 

Want to catch all the highlights and big announcements from the event? Check out the full recap video:

 

 

Content for the Community

This year, we gave you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Snapdragon, highlighting the tech, the people, and the stories that bring it all to life. 

 

 

Looking Ahead to 2025

Get ready for some new and inspiring ways to connect with the Snapdragon Insiders community next year.

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  • We’re thrilled to announce that the Snapdragon Insider of the Month program is evolving into the Snapdragon Insider Spotlight. Rather than a monthly focus, we’ll be highlighting exceptional community members in a more meaningful and dynamic way. Stay tuned for more details!
  • Join us for monthly Snapdragon Insiders Quiz Nights on Discord, where you can test your trivia skills and dive into your favorite tech topics with fellow Insiders.
  • #ShotOnSnapdragon Discord Meetups will be held quarterly, including in-person meetups for photography enthusiasts. It's a great chance to connect, share tips, and explore the power of Snapdragon through your lens.

 

Thank you for being a part of our community, and we can’t wait to make even more amazing memories with you in 2025!

 

What was your favorite moment of 2024 with the Snapdragon Insiders community? Hop onto Discord and share with us.

 

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