Tag: Qualcomm
Dolby Atmos surround sound coming to mobile devices soon
Proving that they're still kings of sound, Dolby has promised to bring its brand new Atmos sound technology to smartphones and tablets as early...
Qualcomm Snapdragon will power “a number of” Android Wear devices
Along with the Android Wear news we saw direct from Google, there was also a list of partners included with the project. We have...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 and 801 variants demystified
When it comes to hardware, reality is far more complicated than what we see in spec sheets and promotional materials. Processors in particular, even...
Nexus 5 can theoretically support always-on touchless controls
Android fans might be all too familiar with the phrase "OK Google" by now, especially as it is supercharged on the Nexus 5. Unfortunately,...
Huawei Kirin 920 octa-core almost reaches Snapdragon 805 in AnTuTu benchmark
Recent AnTuTu scores reveal that Huawei's upcoming octa-core Kirin 920 comes close the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 in terms of performance. If true, this could...
Qualcomm’s new CEO is uniquely qualified to lead company forward
Qualcomm, already the leader in mobile chipset implementation, has a new CEO. A family business since being founded in part by Dr. Irwin Jacobs...
Qualcomm commands 63% of the SoC market, according to study
Qualcomm has been crowned king of the SoC market. According to Strategy Analytics, 63% of mobile devices have a Qualcomm chipset inside. That’s not...
Samsung Galaxy S5 will feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
Samsung may have unveiled the Galaxy S5 last evening, however this morning we are learning a bit more in terms of the processor. The...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 offers an incremental upgrade path
Qualcomm has just announced a new Snapdragon chip that might change the mobile device landscape in its own little way. Although you will find...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 610 and 615 deliver 64-bit goodness to mid-tier devices
Hot on the heels of MediaTek's announcement, Qualcomm, one of the most popular names when it comes to mobile chips, is now also announcing...
Qualcomm faces possible $1 billion fine in China for alleged overcharging
In China, Qualcomm is facing difficulties surrounding perceived price fixing. Anti-monopoly regulators in China have accused Qualcomm of overcharging, and abusing their market position...
Xiaomi Hongmi 1s ditches MediaTek for a Qualcomm Snapdragon
Xiaomi has recently hit our radars for outing its first smartphone to be launched outside of its main Chinese market, the Xiaomi Redmi, basically...