Last year was a great year to be a Snapdragon Insider. 2022 flew by while we were having a ton of fun with the Snapdragon Insiders community. As we kick off 2023, we wanted to look back at some of the moments that made 2022 so special.
Looking back...
Snapdragon Insiders on the go
Being a Snapdragon Insider means getting a front row seat for all the action. Here are some of the coolest events we brought our Snapdragon Insiders to this year.
- Snapdragon Summit: With groundbreaking announcements, incredible guests, and some good ole Hawaiian sunshine, this year’s Summit was one for the books. Check out the day 1, day 2, and day 3 recaps written by Snapdragon Insiders, for Snapdragon Insiders.
- F1 Austin Grand Prix: Here at Snapdragon, we love F1 and we love our Snapdragon Insiders — so combining the two was a no-brainer. After engaging in a little friendly competition with the #RepYourRedChallenege, a few lucky folks got to see some serious speed firsthand in Texas.
- Qualcomm 5G Summit: The annual Qualcomm 5G Summit is the must-see event when it comes to 5G tech. This year, we flew two Snapdragon Insiders out to San Diego for an inside look at the event, complete with a visit to Qualcomm HQ.
Snapdragon Insiders get-togethers
Snapdragon Insiders are a global community, and we love giving you a chance to get together and bond over the incredible technology that unites us all.
- Inaugural Snapdragon Insiders VR meetup: This year, we hosted our first Snapdragon Insiders VR meetup. Snapdragon Insiders were given the chance to connect with one another and learn some exclusive info from one of our XR experts.
- Halloween meetup in VR: We were back at it during the spooky season, with a VR meetup that featured costumes, virtual marshmallows, and all things VR. Aside from the themed fun, you all connected over the tech you’re loving at the moment.
Snapdragon Insiders bring #ShotOnSnapdragon to life
You blew us away this year with your talent behind the lens! To show off your incredible pics, fellow Snapdragon Insiders organized several photo challenges this year.
- #30DayShotOnSnapdragon Challenge: The challenge that started it all. A global collection of your incredible #ShotOnSnapdragon pics every day for 30 days, this challenge inspired more and more of our Snapdragon Insiders community to partake. From puppies to city skylines, we saw it all.
- #NoColorNovember Challenge: This challenge featured all of the beauty and none of the color. What a way to showcase your timeless black-and-white pics.
- #SnapOfHope Challenge: To usher in the holiday season at the end of last year, Snapdragon Insiders united in sharing pictures that celebrated hope. Those beautiful pics definitely have us feeling hopeful for the new year.
Snapdragon Insiders dive deep with tech
You’re passionate about tech and you want to know what makes it tick—that’s why we hosted the following events to give you a peek behind the curtain.
- Snapdragon Summit Live Chats: Snapdragon Summit is jam packed with launches and educational talks. In these live chats, we dove deep into everything you need to know about camera, AI, gaming, and AR technologies.
- Mobile photography Twitter Space: In case you couldn’t tell from all the #ShotOnSnapdragon challenges, Snapdragon Insiders love mobile photography. We gathered three of our camera experts in a Twitter Spaces discussion to share their tips, tricks, and insights on mobile photography.
Snapdragon Insiders experience the “wow” of new Snapdragon platforms:
Launched at Snapdragon Summit 2022, these new platforms are already making waves.
- Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform: By now you already know and love the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform. Smarter, better, and faster, our latest premium mobile platform is redefining exceptional mobile experiences.
- Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 Platform: Say goodbye to clunky, uncomfortable AR glasses. Built for lighter, more comfortable AR glasses, this platform is ushering in a new era of AR that is more user-friendly than ever before.
Snapdragon Insiders’ questions answered:
You asked, we answered. Across a slew of technologies, we gave you the inside scoop.
- Snapdragon in 5: This limited series, featuring host TechMe0ut, features 5 guests chatting about 5 topics at 5 scenic locations across San Diego. From 5G laptops to mobile gaming and so much more, this series shines a light on some of the friendly faces at Qualcomm Technologies.
Snapdragon Insiders embrace mobile gaming
Born out of a collaboration on Discord, #GameOnSnapdragon is a new way to showcase your love of devices with Snapdragon and what you can do with them.
- #GameOnSnapdragon: Whether you want to connect with other Snapdragon Insiders, flex your mobile gaming setup, or share what games you're playing on your Snapdragon powered devices, this is the hashtag for you.
Looking ahead...
2022 was pretty great, but 2023 is shaping up to be even better. We have some big things planned for our Snapdragon Insiders community this year. Want a hint? There are two things you can definitely look forward to: more Manchester United content and more from our strategic partnership with Samsung. We’re just getting started with all the things we can do with Snapdragon Insiders and Manchester United, so stay tuned. And as for Samsung? Keep an eye out for more on that, starting with Samsung Unpacked on February 1.
Thank you for being a part of our Snapdragon Insiders community and making 2022 an unforgettable year. We can’t wait to share more incredible moments with you in 2023.
What was your favorite moment of 2022 with the Snapdragon Insiders community? Join the conversation on Discord and let us know.
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