According to Qualcomm, Snapdragon Seamless is founded on a set of cross-device protocols that enable cross-platform devices to discover one another and establish secure connections. Once connected, compatible devices can exchange data and share resources, regardless of their form factor, make, or operating system.
As of now, the technology is integrated into Qualcomm’s Snapdragon mobile platforms, including the recently announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (link), Snapdragon X Elite (link), and wearable and hearable platforms. Qualcomm has also indicated that Snapdragon Seamless will be extended to XR, Auto, and IoT platforms in the future.
Snapdragon Seamless claims to offer several benefits to both consumers and device manufacturers. It simplifies cross-platform sharing for consumers, which has been a concern for Android and Windows users. For device manufacturers, the technology provides an opportunity for them to create products that easily communicate with other devices.
There’s no denying that the concept behind Snapdragon Seamless appears highly promising. Its success, however, depends on how successful Qualcomm will be in persuading major device manufacturers to support the platform. While the company has successfully enlisted the support of several influential brands, it needs to secure the participation of additional companies to make Snapdragon Seamless truly seamless.
Snapdragon Seamless is expected to be available on devices powered by the end of 2023, with the first devices likely to be based on the newly launched Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Snapdragon X Elite chips.
