Xiaomi announces Redmi Note 9 and Note 9 Pro
Published in Mobiles


Coming globally next month

Xiaomi has officially announced the global launch of the Redmi Note 9 and the Redmi Note 9 Pro smartphones. Both smartphones live up to the Redmi brand, bringing a lot of bang for the buck.

Qualcomm's bottom line saved by 5G
Published in News
Thursday, 30 April 2020 11:03

Qualcomm's bottom line saved by 5G


5G was the cure for COVID-19 pandemic woes

There is some scientific evidence that rather than causing COVID-19, 5G might be the actual cure – at least if you are a company.

Qualcomm provides quick charge for cheaper cables
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From empty to 50 percent in 15 minutes

Qualcomm has been developing fast charging technologies to go with its chipsets but its latest version Quick Charge 3+ could end up in premium mid-rangers.

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 865, 765 updatable drivers
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For some Pixel and Galaxy 10 phones

Qualcomm announced in December 2019 that it would offer driver updates for its Adreno GPU. This unique approach was years in making. The first products of this fruitful work are here as the Google and Qualcomm have released the Android GPU Inspector.

The Patent Quality vs. Quantity 5G story
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Friday, 06 March 2020 11:11

The Patent Quality vs. Quantity 5G story


Qualcomm has the 5G patent quality lead

5G has already started happening in many parts of the world. Early adopters have already started rolling out their 5G networks in 2019, while there will be a lot more traction in 2020. Years before 5G started to materialize, many companies had to come up with very smart ideas on how to make 5G possible. Some of the obvious elephants in the room a few years back were the ability to make things much faster, how to reduce latency and how to make mmWave work.

Manufacturers ignoring 5G functions on Qualcomm chips
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Just because Qualcomm insists does not mean we have to use it

Phones are starting to trickle onto the market with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 865 SoC with 5G functionality, however manufacturers are reluctant to switch it on yet.

Qualcomm lifts the lid on Snapdragon 865 SoC flagship/gaming smartphones
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ROG Phone 3, Zenphone 7, Legion Gaming Phone, and more

During its "What’s Next in 5G" hosted by Qualcomm's CEO Steve Mollenkopf and President Cristiano Amon, Qualcomm revealed several next-gen technologies, but also reflect on devices powered by its own Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform, revealing some announced, but also some unannounced upcoming smartphones.

Sony brings Xperia 1 II flagship smartphone for sub-6GHz
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Teases Sony Alpha-inspired Xperia Pro with mmWave

Although its official MWC 2020 event was canceled, that did not stop Sony from announcing two new flagship smartphones, Snapdragon 865-powered the Xperia 1 II (Xperia One Mark Two) for sub-6GHz 5G, as well as the Alpha-inspired Xperia Pro, aimed at the professional market and with mmWave.

Snapdragon X60 5nm announced
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Tuesday, 18 February 2020 17:48

Snapdragon X60 5nm announced


Up to 7.5 Gbps download, 3 Gbps upload

Qualcomm tends to introduce its latest modems just shortly before the Mobile World Congress time, and the company just launched its third generation 5G modem simply called X60.

Qualcomm insists it does not play monopoly
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Friday, 14 February 2020 10:29

Qualcomm insists it does not play monopoly


While we have a monopoly we do not abuse it

Qualcomm has been telling a US judge how it does not abuse its monopoly in the smartphone chip business.