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Qualcomm Leak Points to Android 16 on Snapdragon X Laptop Chips

The work aligns with Google’s shift to unify Chrome OS with Android for larger screens.

Overview

  • Screenshots shared by analyst @Jukanlosreve show Qualcomm’s internal Android 16 private code list referencing “Purwa,” the codename for Snapdragon X, according to multiple reports.
  • Visible repository manifests include computer vision, audio, Bluetooth FM, and camera subsystems, suggesting progress beyond a minimal bring‑up.
  • Outlets report Android 16 code entries for Snapdragon X Elite and other X‑series parts, with no comparable updates seen for newer X2 chips.
  • Google has confirmed a multi‑year consolidation of Chrome OS into Android and plans to draw on Samsung’s DeX experience to improve desktop usability.
  • No commercial Android laptops have been announced, with reporting pointing to earliest devices in 2026 and software maturity cited as the key risk.