Qualcomm, Jio Reportedly Working on Entry-Level 5G Smartphone; May Launch by End of 2024

Qualcomm, Jio Reportedly Working on Entry-Level 5G Smartphone; May Launch by End of 2024

Qualcomm is reportedly working with Reliance Jio to launch a 5G-enabled smartphone for the Indian market. Reliance Jio has been quite aggressive with its 5G adoption. The company has almost completed the rollout of 5G technology in the country. However, there is a large population of 2G users in the…

LeftoverLocals GPU Flaw Exposes AI Data in Devices Equipped with Apple, AMD, and Qualcomm Hardware

LeftoverLocals GPU Flaw Exposes AI Data in Devices Equipped with Apple, AMD, and Qualcomm Hardware

A security flaw affecting GPUs from four hardware manufacturers that exposed artificial intelligence (AI) data was unearthed by security researchers. The issue impacts several devices equipped with GPUs from these firms, including some iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers. Hackers can exfiltrate personal information being used in AI operations on the…

Google, Meta, Qualcomm Form Coalition for Open Digital Ecosystems in Light of New EU Tech Rules

Google, Meta, Qualcomm Form Coalition for Open Digital Ecosystems in Light of New EU Tech Rules

Alphabet’s Google, Meta Platforms, Qualcomm and seven other tech companies on Wednesday teamed up to push for open digital ecosystems in response to new EU tech rules in a move that may also take the edge of possible future legislation. Calling itself the Coalition for Open Digital Ecosystems (CODE), the…

Apple Preparing to Shut In-House 5G Modem Development Months After Extending Qualcomm Deal: Report

Apple Preparing to Shut In-House 5G Modem Development Months After Extending Qualcomm Deal: Report

Apple is planning to scrap its long-term project to develop its own in-house 5G modem chip, according to a report on a South Korean web portal. Citing supply chain sources, the forum user states that the iPhone maker is preparing to shut down the project completely. Recent reports suggested that Apple…

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC Debuts With On-Device AI; Said to Bring 50 Percent GPU Gains Over Gen 2

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC Debuts With On-Device AI; Said to Bring 50 Percent GPU Gains Over Gen 2

Qualcomm unveiled the new Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC mobile chipset on Friday, November 17. The new mid-range 5G mobile platform succeeds the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 chipset and brings new on-device AI-based advancements. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 boasts peak CPU speeds of 2.63GHz and is claimed to deliver…

Apple Could Miss 2025 Target to Replace Vital iPhone Component from Qualcomm: Report

Apple Could Miss 2025 Target to Replace Vital iPhone Component from Qualcomm: Report

Apple will reportedly miss its target of developing a modem for the iPhone that could see the company replace a vital component sourced from Qualcomm. The iPhone maker was previously tipped to introduce an in-house modem chip for its smartphones within the next couple of years, but a new report…

Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Specifications Leak Online, Test Frequencies Hint at Midrange Performance

Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Specifications Leak Online, Test Frequencies Hint at Midrange Performance

Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is tipped to make its debut as the successor to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chip and its specifications have surfaced online, giving us an idea of what to expect from the next-generation midrange mobile processor. A tipster has leaked some of the current test frequencies…

Samsung XR Headset ‘Infinite’ to Arrive in Second Half of 2024, Months After Apple Vision Pro: Report

Samsung XR Headset ‘Infinite’ to Arrive in Second Half of 2024, Months After Apple Vision Pro: Report

Samsung is believed to be working on an extended reality (XR) headset to compete with the likes of Apple and Meta in the segment. The South Korean technology conglomerate had said earlier this year that it was collaborating with Google and Qualcomm to develop the wearable. Now, a new report says…

Samsung, Qualcomm Oppose Live TV Broadcasts on Smartphones in India

Samsung, Qualcomm Oppose Live TV Broadcasts on Smartphones in India

Samsung and Qualcomm are among those opposing India’s choice of technology to bring live TV broadcasts on smartphones, arguing the required hardware changes will push up a device’s cost by $30 (nearly Rs. 2,500), according to letters reviewed by Reuters. India is considering a policy to mandate equipping smartphones with hardware to…

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Tipped to Run on Custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC With Overclocked GPU Score

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Tipped to Run on Custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC With Overclocked GPU Score

Samsung Galaxy S23 series with a custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy was launched in February this year. This exclusive version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC features overclocked CPU and GPU cores. Now, Samsung seems to be gearing up to unveil the next mainline smartphones…