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title: "2024 Snapdragon Insiders Recap: A Year of Innovation Driven by Community"
url: "https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/news/2024-snapdragon-insiders-recap--a-year-of-innovation-driven-by-c"
publishedDate: "Dec 19, 2024"
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# 2024 Snapdragon Insiders Recap: A Year of Innovation Driven by Community
Snapdragon Insiders
Dec 19, 2024
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.
- #ShotOnSnapdragon challenges: The [#ShotOnSnapdragon](https://x.com/hashtag/ShotOnSnapdragon?src=hashtag_click) community thrived on a shared passion for mobile photography, with Snapdragon Insiders learning from each other and connecting through monthly themes, including: [#TimeToCelebrate](https://x.com/hashtag/TimeToCelebrate?src=hashtag_click), [#InTheStars](https://x.com/hashtag/InTheStars?src=hashtag_click), [#ShadowsAndSilhouettes](https://x.com/hashtag/Shadowsandsilhouettes?src=hashtag_click), and [#SnapdragonEats](https://x.com/hashtag/SnapdragonEats?src=hashtag_click).
- **Snapdragon Discord Meetups**: [SnapdragonCarla](https://x.com/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.
- We announced Snapdragon as [the official front-of-shirt partner for Manchester United's men's, women's, and academy teams](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/news/snapdragon-is-officially-manchester-united-s-front-of-shirt-part)—marking a historic collaboration. One of the standout moments was the [Race to Old Trafford](https://www.instagram.com/p/DARCFLjtILD/), a dynamic event that brought together two passionate communities: Snapdragon Insiders and Manchester United fans. This unique experience paired Snapdragon Insiders and Manchester United fans, uniting these groups and showcasing the club's iconic 3rd kit.
- Announcement of the Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus Processors: The first Copilot+ PCs featuring [Snapdragon X Elite](https://www.qualcomm.com/products/mobile/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/snapdragon-x-elite) and [Snapdragon X Plus processors](https://www.qualcomm.com/products/mobile/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/snapdragon-x-plus) became available for purchase in June. Browse the full lineup of available Copilot+ PCs [here](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/news/introducing-next-gen-pcs-powered-by-snapdragon).
**_Snapdragon Summit: Celebrating the Future of Tech_**
The 2024 Snapdragon Summit in Maui was packed with jaw-dropping innovations across mobile, compute, and automotive.
- [Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform](https://www.qualcomm.com/products/mobile/snapdragon/smartphones/snapdragon-8-series-mobile-platforms/snapdragon-8-elite-mobile-platform): Powered by [Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU Gen 2](https://www.qualcomm.com/products/technology/processors/oryon), delivering epic gaming, smarter AI, and longer-lasting battery life.
- [PCs with Snapdragon X Series:](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops) 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
- Automotive Platforms: [Snapdragon Ride™ Elite Platform and Snapdragon Cockpit Elite Platform](https://www.qualcomm.com/products/automotive/elite), which will deliver cutting-edge AI to transform in-car experiences.
**_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.
- Episodes of Behind the Silicon allowed you to join Snapdragon Insiders as they got hands-on with our latest tech, including a deeper look at the Snapdragon X Series Compute platform. [Check out all the episodes in the playlist and catch up](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXTMrkmeHvg&list=PLjVC3ZSB1kOnf2HNJo1daK07XnY0Sspo4)!
- Two Snapdragon Insiders, Gregg and Anny, unboxed and [shared their thoughts on various audio tech powered by Snapdragon Sound™ Technology Suite.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1VUUoO9v1w%5d)
- To celebrate the longest day of the year and laptops with Snapdragon X Series, Snapdragon Insider and photographer [@chrispriestley__](https://www.instagram.com/chrispriestley__) traveled to Iceland on a summer solstice challenge—where he put a [HP Omnibook X powered by Snapdragon X Elite](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/hp-omnibook-x) to the ultimate test by capturing sunrise-to-sunset content on a single charge.
> We sent Chris to Iceland on the longest day of the year to see how much you can accomplish with the [#Snapdragon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Snapdragon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) X Elite powered [@hp](https://twitter.com/HP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) OmniBook X Next Gen AI PC. 💪🔋 See how he made use of the HP [#AI](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Companion and power of this Copilot+ PC. [pic.twitter.com/ovF2x63PSY](https://t.co/ovF2x63PSY)— Snapdragon (@Snapdragon) [July 11, 2024](https://twitter.com/Snapdragon/status/1811461970148684009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
**_Looking Ahead to 2025_**
Get ready for some new and inspiring ways to connect with the Snapdragon Insiders community next year.
- 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](https://discord.com/invite/snapdragon).**_
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2_CPU Performance is based is based on Geekbench v6.2 Single-Core on Windows 11 OS run in October 2024, Snapdragon X Elite (XIE-80-100) was tested using a Dell XPS 13 (9345) on "Balanced" Power Mode in Windows and "Optimized" in Dell Power Manager. Intel Core Ultra 7 256V was tested using a Dell XPS 13 (9350) on "Balanced" Power Mode in Windows and "Standard mode" in Windows and "Optimized" in Dell Power Manager. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 was tested using an ASUS Vivobook S 14 (M5406WA) on "Balanced" Power Mode in Windows and "Standard mode" in MyASUS. Power and performance comparison reflects results based on measurements and hardware instrumentation of given devices._
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