RE:Snapdragon 801 processorI expect that Intrinsyc is supplying development boards and related services for the 801
Any design intended for the Snapdragon 800 should be able to use the 801 without any extra work.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/02/meet-qualcomms-snapdragon-801-a-slightly-faster-snapdragon-800/
If you're curious about the diferences between APQ8074AB and MSM8974AB etc., then read this article.
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/snapdragon-801-performance-xperia-z2,3777.html
Why does the future look positive for ICS?
Snapdragon powered smartphones. HTC, Samsung, LG, Nokia, Sony, Google, BLU, ZTE, Blackberry, Motorola, Pantech.
https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/smartphones
Tablets powered by Snapdragon.
Lenova, Google, Sony, Samsung, BLU, Pantech, ZTE, T-Mobile, HTC, LG, Nokia, Amazon Kindle
https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/tablets-pcs