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2026 Best of Innovation Award

Snapdragon W5+ Gen 2/W5 Gen 2 Wearable Platforms

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
  • 2026 Best of Innovation in Fashion Tech
Designed to keep wearers connected from virtually anywhere, the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 2 and W5 Gen 2 wearable platforms are the world’s first platforms to support Narrowband Non-Terrestrial Network (NB-NTN) emergency satellite messaging – premier satellite connectivity that enables users to transmit and receive SOS messages even when they’re outside areas of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage. Built around a 4nm system-on-chip (SoC) architecture, the new platforms feature improved GPS accuracy, new machine learning capabilities for improved GPS positioning accuracy, and next-level engineering, including a Qualcomm-optimized RF Front End (RFFE) that delivers ~20% size reduction and lower power consumption. Whether you’re venturing off the grid or navigating daily life, Snapdragon W5+ Gen 2 and W5 Gen 2 empower users with peace of mind at virtually any location without the need to carry or wear an oversized emergency communications device.

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