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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 14nm SoC with 64-bit Kryo CPU and Adreno 530 GPU launched

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Qualcomm introduced Snapdragon 820 at the MWC earlier this year. At that time it confirmed that it will use custom 64-bit CPU architecture in their own ARMv8-based Qualcomm Kryo CPU and also said that it will be based on FinFET process node. Later it confirmed Adreno 530 GPU for the chip and also said that it will offer 40% graphics performance, compute capabilities, and power usage compared to Adreno 430. It recently confirmed X12 LTE modem and Snapdragon Smart protect – Real-time, on-device anti-malware technology for the SoC. Today the company detailed the chip at an event in New York City. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 14nm SoC with 64-bit Kryo CPU and Adreno 530 GPU launched”

Qualcomm denies heating issues on the Snapdragon 820

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Qualcomm has issued a statement denying that the rumors stating that the Snapdragon 820 has over-heating issues is false. The Snapdragon 810 from Qualcomm did face over-heating which in turn gave rise to quite a few problems on the initial few devices that it ran on such as the LG G Flex 2 and HTC One M9.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 830 rumored to be based on 10nm process

Qualcomm is expected to use the Snapdragon 820 on some flagships in 2016. In the meantime, a fresh rumor is coming from China about the successor Snapdragon 830.

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Qualcomm to sell augmented reality Vuforia biz to PTC

Qualcomm has announced that it will sell its Vuforia augmented reality platform to PTC. The deal was finalized for $65 million. The sale is expected to be completed at the end of this year.sold

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Why USB Type-C is the future

Who remembers the time when we had a different connector for every different brand of smartphone. Its hard to believe that there was such a time, since almost every portable device nowdays makes use of microUSB ports for charging and data transfer. The next standard that is expected to become the a norm among gadgets is the USB Type-C. Let us take a look at the advantages of USB Type-C and why you should also adopt it.

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Why the LG G4 is an entertainment powerhouse

LG is always one of the forefront innovators of technology especially when it comes to smartphones. They were one of the first to incorporate the Snapdragon 800 processor into a smartphone much before anyone else with their LG G2 smartphone and were also one of the first companies to feature a 2K display on a smartphone with the G3. The G4 is the latest smartphone from LG in the G series and it is an entertainment powerhouse. Why? Let’s take a look.

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OnePlus 2 Customization

In the previous post, we learnt a few tips and tricks to make the One Plus 2 experience a lot better. This post is a follow up but in a different angle as it’s all about looks and customization. What can you do to make the One Plus 2 reflect you and your style? Well, there are more than a couple of options.

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LG G4 Dual and One Plus 2 – Making the case for dual SIM flagships

The dual SIM feature has long been the mainstay of lower end budget phones rather than flagships. Sure, some flagships have had variants, but they aren’t launched everywhere. The One Plus 2 is possibly the first popular mainstream flagship that comes with a dual SIM setup by default, and based on our recent experiences with it and the LG G4 dual, we think an additional SIM slot should be considered for every flagship out there. This might seem like a stretch but consider these use cases that are widely in place.

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OnePlus 2 Tips and Tricks

The One Plus 2 is, true to its nature, one of the more affordable flagships out there. Due to that and a lot of other factors, it is bound to reach a lot of people, and in fact, this has already started. So, for all you existing and potential One Plus 2 users, here are some tips and tricks that might make your experience richer.

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Qualcomm announces support for Digital India and Make in India, to invest $150 million in Indian start-ups

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Qualcomm Incorporated today announced that it will invest up to US$ 150 million (approximately Rs. 9.8 billion or Rs. 980 crores) in Indian startup companies across all stages through its venture arm, Qualcomm Ventures as part of its commitment to India, during a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Digital Economy event in San Jose. Continue reading “Qualcomm announces support for Digital India and Make in India, to invest $150 million in Indian start-ups”

Why the LG G4 is still one of the best camera phones out there

Back when we reviewed the LG G4‘s camera, it was evident that the performance was nothing short of great. A lot of samples proved this but recently, after a lot of real-world testing during the IFA event in Berlin, we found that the G4 is not only brilliant, but is still, one of the best smartphone cameras out there. Here are the reasons why.

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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 410 processor used in over 550 mobile devices while 210 used in over 200 designs

Qualcomm Technologies has announced new milestones for its Snapdragon 410 and 210 processors. Within the first year of its commercial launch, the Snapdragon 410 processor is now available in more than 550 mobile device designs while 210 processor has been included in more than 200 designs.

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Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 announced, 4 times faster than conventional charging

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Qualcomm just announced Quick Charge 3.0, the next-generation fast charging technology. It will be 4X faster than conventional charging, twice as fast as Quick Charge 1.0 and 38% more efficient than Quick Charge 2.0, said the company. It will help improve fast charging up to 27% or reduces power dissipation by up to 45% when compared to Quick Charge 2.0. It is also 100% backward-compatible with Quick Charge 1.0 and Quick Charge 2.0 devices and supports a broad range of connectors. Continue reading “Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 announced, 4 times faster than conventional charging”

Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 to feature new X12 LTE modem supporting 600Mbps download speeds

Qualcomm has announced the upcoming X12 LTE modem that will be part of the new Snapdragon 820 processor. Devices based on the newly announced Snapdragon 820 processor are expected to be part of flagship smartphones shipping in first half of 2016. The company made this and a number of other important announcements at the ongoing Qualcomm 3G / LTE summit here in Hong Kong.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 and Snapdragon 430 Octa-Core SoCs with LTE announced

Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 and Snapdrgon 430

Qualcomm just announced Snapdragon 617 and 430 chipsets in their Snapdragon 600 and 400 lineup. Both these chips have LTE support,including Global Mode RF360 support. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 is an Octa-Core chip with 8 ARM Cortex A53 and CPUs clocked at 1.5GHz per core and packs Adreno 405 GPU. The Snapdragon 430 is an Octa-Core chip with 8 ARM Cortex A53 64-bit CPUs clocked at 1.2GHz per core and packs Adreno 505 GPU. These also support Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, the next generation of fast-charging technology. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 and Snapdragon 430 Octa-Core SoCs with LTE announced”