Windows on Arm
Native arm64 and x86-based apps run on devices built for Windows on Arm, with compatibility improving over time. With Qualcomm's upcoming range of Snapdragon processors, the performance of Arm-based Windows laptops could become even faster than Apple's offerings. Here's everything we know about Microsoft's plans for running Windows on Arm and the OEM devices designed for it.
Latest about Windows on Arm
Signal Messenger for Windows is now Arm64-optimized
By Daniel Rubino last updated
💪ready The popular and secure messaging Windows 11 app just received an update that brings support for Snapdragon X processors based on ARM.
Google Drive is finally available for those with Qualcomm Windows 11 ARM laptops
By Daniel Rubino published
Arm ready Google has announced that Drive for Desktop beta support is available for Windows 11 ARM64 devices, including those using new Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors.
Best Windows on ARM laptops 2024
By Zac Bowden, Rebecca Spear last updated
ARM Looking for a new Windows laptop with an ARM processor? We've got you covered with our in-depth roundup of the best on the market!
Keep track of the best Copilot+ PCs in 2024 with this guide
By Cale Hunt last updated
Qualcomm, AMD, and Intel Copilot+ PCs are here, and we've put together a list of the top options for most people based on our hands-on time testing and reviewing the Windows on ARM devices.
Microsoft FINALLY releases Windows 11 ISOs for Arm64-based PCs — but there's a catch
By Zac Bowden published
ISO The time has finally come! After dragging its feet for years, Microsoft has finally released the first official Windows 11 ISOs for PCs with an Arm64 processor
Out of all the laptops we've tested, these are our favorite AI PCs
By Cale Hunt last updated
CPU, GPU, NPU Shopping for a new laptop? It only makes sense to check out the best AI PCs on the market today.
Google's AirDrop alternative is on the way to Windows on Arm
By Sean Endicott published
coming soon Google's Quick Share allows you to share files across Android devices and Windows PCs. It looks like the app will soon support Windows on Arm PCs.
Telegram is the latest Windows on ARM app with native support
By Ben Wilson published
ARMessenger Popular instant messenger Telegram now has native ARM64 support for Windows 11 devices with version 5.7.2 of its desktop app.
Arm plans to cancel the license that allowed Qualcomm to make chips like the Snapdragon X Elite powering Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs (Update: Qualcomm, Arm respond)
By Jez Corden last updated
Disarmed Qualcomm's massive Snapdragon chip empire could be under threat with Arm Holdings PLC killing their partnership with the firm.
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