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November 13, 2015
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iPhone 6s Galaxy S7 Chips

Dual-core iPhone 6s might still be more powerful than next year’s top Android phones

By on November 13, 2015 at 1:54 PM.

Dual-core iPhone 6s might still be more powerful than next year’s top Android phones

The iPhone 6s has a shockingly powerful A9 processor inside that puts it on par with Apple’s Retina MacBook in single-core tests, and the smartphone crushes all other smartphones in benchmark tests. More interestingly, it would seem that Apple’s 2015 smartphone processor is even faster than the top two processors that will power the best Android smartphones set to debut next year, at least according to early benchmark tests for Qualcomm and Samsung’s upcoming flagship chips. More →

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Mobile
August 5, 2015
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Specs Release Date

This is the processor that’ll power the main iPhone 6s rivals next year

By on August 5, 2015 at 6:50 AM.

This is the processor that’ll power the main iPhone 6s rivals next year

Qualcomm had a rough year when it comes to its flagship processor. The Snapdragon 810 came with overheating problems that some Android device makers acknowledged and others denied, and Samsung was one of Qualcomm’s primary clients that decided against using the CPU in its Galaxy S6 flagship handsets. But Qualcomm has a brand new top-of-the-line processor in the works, one that’ll likely power many of the most important iPhone 6s rivals next year. More →

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Mobile
July 29, 2015
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iPhone 7 Battery Wireless Charging

Game-changing Qualcomm tech paves the way for iPhones with wireless charging

By on July 29, 2015 at 9:05 AM.

Game-changing Qualcomm tech paves the way for iPhones with wireless charging

One smartphone feature iPhone users don’t have access to yet is true wireless charging. Sure, there are cases that enable the functionality and you can add wireless charging support with a quick hack, but Apple has yet to build the feature into the phone. There’s at least one reason that hasn’t happened so far, and Qualcomm may already have a fix for it. More →

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Internet
April 4, 2014
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Faster Public Wi-Fi Technology

New tech could put an end to overcrowded public Wi-Fi hotspots

By on April 4, 2014 at 3:16 PM.

New tech could put an end to overcrowded public Wi-Fi hotspots

Chipmaker Qualcomm announced on Thursday that it would support MU-MIMO (multi user-multiple-input multiple-output) in its upcoming network equipment and mobile chipsets, according to PC World. Simply put, this means that we will hopefully soon run into fewer overcrowded public Wi-Fi signals. More →

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Computers
January 6, 2014
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 4K TV, Car Processors

Qualcomm has special new processors for your 4K TV and smart car

By on January 6, 2014 at 4:20 PM.

Qualcomm has special new processors for your 4K TV and smart car

Qualcomm on Monday at CES 2014 announced a couple of new processors that will equip different kinds of devices, including 4K TV sets and cars with smart features. These are the Snapdragon 802 (for TVs) and Snapdragon 602A (for cars), and are extensions of their respective families of processors found in many smartphones and tablets. More →

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Computers
December 30, 2013
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Qualcomm Brain Like Processor

Brainlike processors coming from Qualcomm next year

By on December 30, 2013 at 2:30 PM.

Brainlike processors coming from Qualcomm next year

Qualcomm is among several companies working on brainlike processors, The New York Times has learned, and the chipmaker is expected to come out with a commercial version of such a product next year. However, the unnamed computer processor will apparently be used for further development rather than in future mobile devices. In addition to Qualcomm, IBM and researchers at Stanford have also designed neuromorphic processors that aim to replicate the complexity of the human brain. More →

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Mobile
November 20, 2013
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 Processor Announced

New Qualcomm processor paves the way for 4K video on smartphones

By on November 20, 2013 at 4:45 PM.

New Qualcomm processor paves the way for 4K video on smartphones

Qualcomm’s latest processor was built with Ultra HD 4K video in mind. The new Snapdragon 805 processor that the company announced on Wednesday will be the first that can play, record, and stream your favorite Ultra HD videos. The new processor will be able to handle Ultra HD thanks to the new Adreno 420 GPU, the Krait 450 quad-core CPU, and the Gobi MDM9x25 modem. More →

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Mobile
October 9, 2013
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iPhone 5s 64-bit

Qualcomm realizes insulting Apple isn’t a good idea, says 64-bit A7 chip isn’t a gimmick

By on October 9, 2013 at 9:30 AM.

Qualcomm realizes insulting Apple isn’t a good idea, says 64-bit A7 chip isn’t a gimmick

When one of your biggest customers makes its new 64-bit mobile processor a huge focus as it unveils its next-generation flagship smartphone, calling that new processor nothing more than a “marketing gimmick” probably isn’t the best idea. Qualcomm finally realized that on Wednesday and it issued a retraction following comments made last week by its chief marketing officer Anand Chandrasekher. More →

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Mobile
October 2, 2013
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iPhone 5s 64-bit Processor Gimmick

Qualcomm exec calls Apple’s 64-bit iPhone 5s processor a ‘gimmick’ [updated]

By on October 2, 2013 at 11:55 AM.

Qualcomm exec calls Apple’s 64-bit iPhone 5s processor a ‘gimmick’ [updated]

There has been a lot of discussion surrounding the iPhone 5s’s new 64-bit processor ever since Apple unveiled the chipset last month. Some have applauded the upgrade to the iPhone while others have implied that the new chip might not be much of an upgrade at all. Techworld reports that Qualcomm CMO Anand Chandrasekher is in the latter of those two groups. In an interview, Chandrasekher said that he believes the announcement was nothing more than a “marketing gimmick. There’s zero benefit a consumer gets from that.” More →

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Mobile
June 20, 2013
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LG Optimus G2 Specs

LG says next-gen Optimus G will include a blazing-fast Snapdragon 800 chipset

By on June 20, 2013 at 6:10 PM.

LG says next-gen Optimus G will include a blazing-fast Snapdragon 800 chipset

LG has taken an unusual approach for its upcoming flagship smartphone. Rather than waiting for the official announcement to share details about the device, the company on Tuesday confirmed that the next-generation Optimus G will be equipped with a quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor. Qualcomm’s latest chipset, which is slated to arrive in devices later this year, promises to deliver a 75% performance boost over the quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU and double the graphics performance with its Adreno 330 GPU. The processor also includes support for ultra HD resolution, LTE Advanced and always-on voice commands. LG did not announce any other specs or launch details. The company’s press release follows below. More →

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Mobile
June 20, 2013
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Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE-Advanced

Samsung confirms lightning-fast Galaxy S4 with LTE-Advanced and new processor

By on June 20, 2013 at 12:25 PM.

Samsung confirms lightning-fast Galaxy S4 with LTE-Advanced and new processor

Samsung co-CEO JK Shin previously confirmed that the company is preparing to release a new version of the Galaxy S4 in South Korea that will be compatible with LTE-Advanced networks. The new technology will make the smartphone capable of delivering data speeds that are twice as fast as other models. According to a leaked owner manual, per RBMen, the Galaxy S4 LTE-A model will be upgraded to include a new, more powerful processor. The device will be equipped with a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, compared to the 1.9GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 chip found in the original Galaxy S4. The smartphone’s dimensions and other components were left unchanged. The Galaxy S4 LTE-A is expected to launch in South Korea later this month.

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Tablets
June 4, 2013
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Windows RT 8.1 Snapdragon 800 Support

Qualcomm partners with Microsoft to power quad-core Windows RT 8.1 tablets

By on June 4, 2013 at 9:30 PM.

Qualcomm partners with Microsoft to power quad-core Windows RT 8.1 tablets

Qualcomm at the Computex 2013 trade show in Taipei on Tuesday announced that it has added support for Microsoft’s upcoming Windows RT 8.1 operating system to its high-end Snapdragon 800 processor. The quad-core chip features an integrated multimode 3G/4G LTE modem and supports speeds of up to 2.2GHz per core. The company promises a new wave of tablets, hybrids and notebooks that are “thin and fan-less, and deliver speedy performance with long lasting battery life.” Along with its four asynchronously clocked cores, the Snapdragon 800 chipset includes a new Adreno 330 graphics processor that is capable of supporting 4K resolution playback at 30 frames-per-second. Qualcomm’s press release follows below. More →

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Mobile
April 26, 2013
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor production

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 800 to enter mass production next month

By on April 26, 2013 at 6:00 PM.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 800 to enter mass production next month

Vendors such as Samsung, HTC and LG have turned to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 600 processor to power their flagship devices. The chipset has been praised for its high-end performance and efficient power consumption, and Qualcomm is promising an even better user experience with its Snapdragon 800 processor. The company’s upcoming chip is similar to the 600 version with its four cores that are clocked asynchronously, however it can maintain a clock speed of up to 2.3GHz and includes a new Adreno 330 graphics processor that is capable of supporting 4K resolution playback at 30 frames-per-second. More →

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