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Microsoft prepares to reveal its vision for AI-powered PCs at an event in Seattle next month, aiming to showcase the capabilities of Windows on Arm devices compared to Apple's offerings.
Microsoft places its confidence in Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon X Elite processors, anticipating improved performance for Arm-powered Windows laptops and its own Surface hardware.
Microsoft tackles the challenge of app emulation on Windows on Arm devices, boasting faster performance than Apple's Rosetta 2 and promoting the importance of native Arm apps for optimal functionality.
Microsoft shifts focus towards consumers by planning to equip its upcoming Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 models with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processors instead of Intel's Core Ultra chips.
Devices running Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processors are dubbed "next-gen AI Copilot PCs," offering exclusive access to AI-powered Windows features like AI Explorer for enhanced productivity.
Microsoft aims to enhance video streaming and multimedia experiences on Arm-powered Windows devices, introducing AI-powered features and access to Windows Studio Effects for creative tasks.
Qualcomm showcases benchmarks that surpass Apple's M2 processor and Intel's latest Core Ultra 7 chips, while also expressing confidence in the compatibility of most Windows games on upcoming Arm laptops.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is set to discuss the company's AI vision at the upcoming event, with a goal of achieving 50 percent adoption of AI-capable chips in new Windows devices by 2026, signalling a significant push for AI integration in Windows.