Mystery GPU spotted in MediaTek tablet chip
Published in Graphics


AMD? Probably not, but it's possible…

An upcoming MediaTek SoC has been spotted in GFXbench and this tablet-oriented chip has created a lot of speculation thanks to the choice of GPU. 

Chipmakers are skipping Cortex-A57, what are the implications?
Published in PC Hardware


Analysis: Stuck with Cortex-A53, next stop Cortex-A72

The 64-bit Cortex-A57 core is ARM’s latest and greatest CPU design, but very few chipmakers are actually building products based on this flagship core. In fact, many are skipping it altogether, so what’s going on here? 

Mlais M52 Red Note review, hooray for commoditised Android
Published in Reviews


Review:
$149 powerhouse fresh from Hong Kong

Chinese smartphones are going mainstream and western consumers are already familiar with brands like Xiaomi, Huawei and ZTE. 

HTC One E9+ has 2K screen, live in China
Published in Mobiles
Tuesday, 31 March 2015 11:22

HTC One E9+ has 2K screen, live in China


5.5-inch phablet with MediaTek Helio X10 MT6795M 

The world is still buzzing about the HTC One M9, but it looks like some of HTC's divisions are ready to move to a new adventures. 

UMC scoops up 28nm SoC orders from TSMC
Published in PC Hardware
Tuesday, 31 March 2015 09:36

UMC scoops up 28nm SoC orders from TSMC


Qualcomm and MediaTek take the plunge

Last week it emerged that TSMC may be losing some 28nm orders to other foundries, and now it appears that UMC is snatching its business.

MediaTek Helio coming in 20nm soon
Published in Mobiles
Tuesday, 31 March 2015 09:34

MediaTek Helio coming in 20nm soon


CorteX A72, 3rd gen LTE modem

MediaTek is going through a big branding transition, so in the future we will see more emphasis on the new Helio brand than on the model numbers such as MT6795.

Qualcomm and MediaTek reportedly shifting orders from TSMC
Published in PC Hardware


Looking for cheaper 28nm alternatives?

Qualcomm and MediaTek are reportedly shifting some of their orders from TSMC, in search of better pricing.

Larger HTC One M9+ coming
Published in Mobiles
Thursday, 26 March 2015 10:35

Larger HTC One M9+ coming


5.2-inch, MediaTek MT6795T inside

HTC has invited press to an event in Shanghai and they will most likely see the HTC One M9+, and possibly the E9, an inexpensive version of the new HTC One.

MediaTek bringing Cortex-A72 to smartphones in Q4
Published in PC Hardware


MT679X series parts to use new core, new node

MediaTek became the first chipmaker to publically demo a SoC based on ARM’s latest Cortex-A72 CPU core, but the company's upcoming chip still relies on the old 28nm manufacturing process. 

MediaTek to reap benefits of Chinese smartphone push
Published in Mobiles


More brands expanding westward, using MT products

MediaTek stands to gain big if Chinese phonemakers gain a foothold in western markets.