Articles Tagged “SnapDragon”
AT&T Galaxy Note to Have Snapdragon Chip with Lower Performance than Exynos
by Lucian Armasu on Feb 06, 2012 6 Comments">6
One of the things I like about Samsung and don’t like about HTC is that they are willing to use other chips for their devices, especially if one of their favorite chip is not top dog anymore (fortunately Samsung’s chips have always maintained the lead so far). HTC on the other hand, no matter how good or bad was the performance of Qualcomm chips, they would stick with them. There are hints that this year they will use Tegra and even OMAP chips alongside the Qualcomm ones, but that remains to be seen. I do like that Samsung is …
Qualcomm’s Revenues Up 40% in Q1. Will This Keep Up in 2012?
by Lucian Armasu on Feb 01, 2012 0 Comments">0
Qualcomm managed to bring 40% larger revenue compared to the same time last year, and also 14% bigger compared to last quarter. Profits also hit 1.4 billion, which is a 20% increase over last year’s profits, and a 33% over the last quarter. It seems that compared to last quarter alone, they managed to sell 23% more chips, accounting for 156 million units in total. Qualcomm is clearly doing well in the mobile market right now, and I think we can all pinpoint to the exact moment in time when brand awareness played a huge rule in skyrocketing Qualcomm’s numbers …
Android 4.0 Starts to Get Optimized for Qualcomm S4 Chips
by Lucian Armasu on Dec 14, 2011 3 Comments">3
Last year Qualcomm got behind everyone else in dual core chips and not only in time to market, but also in performance. The dual core 1.2 Ghz S3 chip could easily be surpassed by a Cortex A9 based Exynos at the same frequency of 1.2 Ghz/core. That’s because the custom Scorpion architecture was more of a competitor to Cortex A8, and when the more powerful and more efficient Cortex A9 arrived, Qualcomm kept the same architecture and only increased the clock frequency. This is why even dual core 1.5 Ghz S3 processors can barely match up to the dual core …
Qualcomm Releasing Exclusive Games for Snapdragon Handsets
by Rann May Smith on Nov 20, 2011 0 Comments">0
Qualcomm recently announced the sequel to the Snapdragon GamePack that it launched last July this year. Adding to the more than a hundred game titles already in the Snapdragon GamePack, Qualcomm is planning to release the new Snapdragon GameCommand games early next year. GameCommand is an application where users will be able to easily find and access all games optimized exclusively for Snapdragon processors. The new game titles will start arriving on the Android Market in early 2012. Qualcomm made the announcement in conjunction with its launch of its new S4 series of Snapdragon processors. Among the upcoming games included …
HTC Ville Info Leaks; Sense 4.0, ICS, Qualcomm S4 Onboard
by Conan Hughes on Nov 11, 2011 1 Comments">1
If you think the HTC Rezound already beats the iPhone 4S to a pulp, HTC has another–and probably better–killer smartphone in the works. Codenamed as the HTC Ville, it will be one of the handsets to be unveiled at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012. First reported by Boy Genius Report, the HTC Ville will employ a 1.5-GHz dual-core Snapdragon Series 4 processor, an 8-megapixel camera that is capable of recording 1080p HD video, and a 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED display. Support for HSPA+ connectivity is expected and a 1,650-mAh battery will power the device. Yet another feature to …
HTC Vivid vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket: AT&T Flagship Handsets
by Rann May Smith on Nov 10, 2011 7 Comments">7
AT&T recently launched two new Android smartphones for its LTE network. Consumers and Android enthusiasts got very excited about the LTE launching since this evolution promises nothing but pure high speed data transfer on AT&T. The two flagship handsets on AT&T are the HTC Vivid and the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket. Both handsets bear a lot of promise, considering both companies are on the top of the Android food chain. Let’s have a quick look at the specs and features of each phone and maybe perhaps we could give you an idea on what phone you should get, shall …
Motorola DROID X2 vs Pantech Breakout: 99-Dollar Mobile Power
by Paul Nuñal on Nov 10, 2011 1 Comments">1
Verizon offers very tempting Android handsets, and many people actually find the offers irresistible. Who wouldn’t? With the company offering a great new line of smartphones at exceptionally affordable prices, almost anyone will take the bargain and settle for a favorite phone. Two of Verizon’s inexpensive offering includes the Pantech Breakout and Motorola DROID X2. Both are priced at US$99 on Verizon Wireless, so they are within reasonable price range. If you are thinking of getting either of the two, this comparison review can probably help you decide. Design The gorgeous Breakout’s overall design is covered in matte black plastic …
Huawei Announces High-End Android Phone, Tablet
by Joe Baquilta on Nov 09, 2011 0 Comments">0
Huawei Technologies, maker of quality and affordable smartphones, has just raised the bar a notch higher by announcing two new Android devices. The Huawei Vision and the Huawei MediaPad are Huawei’s latest Android ammo in its arsenal, presumably to make Huawei compete better in the Android gadgets arena. The Vision and the MediaPad are positioned to first set foot on U.K. soil before other countries. The U.S. market will have to wait a bit longer for these two gadgets’ arrival. The Vision would already be available in the U.K. this Christmas while the MediaPad will be available early 2012. The …
The Evolution of the Nexus Phone: Will Google Have Anything More To Offer?
by Bern Oliver on Oct 30, 2011 2 Comments">2
Samsung recently announced the release of the new Nexus phone, the Galaxy Nexus. This one’s equipped with a fast dual-core processor, and powered by the new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS. With its 720HD display, we all doubt there is anything a techie lover would ask for more.
T-Mobile Gets Their First No-Contract 4G Smartphone – Samsung Exhibit II 4G
by Alexander Maxham on Oct 26, 2011 0 Comments">0
Last night T-Mobile announced the Samsung Exhibit II 4G smartphone which features a 3.7-inch display, and Android 2.3 Gingerbread. It’ll be available from Walmart beginning October 27th, and at T-Mobile stores starting November 2nd. It’s T-Mobile’s first no-contract phone and will sell outright for $199. If you prefer to sign away two years, khowever, you can snag the phone for just $29.99 (after $50 rebate). Full Specs List: 3.7″ WVGA Display 3MP Rear Camera VGA Front Camera 1GHz Processor Not the best specs or the best looking Android device, but getting prepaid T-Mobile phones for $199 with no-contract its something we can all …
Verizon Wireless Makes It Officially Official – Galaxy Nexus Is Coming
by Will G. on Oct 22, 2011 6 Comments">6
It has been rumored for months, as to whether or not Verizon Wireless will be receiving the Galaxy Nexus. But, just yesterday -Verizon announced that the Galaxy Nexus will be coming to retailers “later this year”. In the interest of time, many think that the phone could possibly be released in less than 3 weeks. According to the screenshot by Android Central, the Galaxy Nexus smartphone will be launched on November 10, but is this really true? The launch date could be fact, however Android Central never relased the source of the image, making the information a little suspicious. Well, some of …
HTC Amaze 4G Starts Shipping Out Today, Amazing Camera Onboard
by Ken East on Oct 12, 2011 0 Comments">0
T-Mobile’s latest addition to its line-up of high-end Android smartphones is the HTC Amaze 4G. Pre-orders for the awaited device started on Monday this week and units are expected to be shipped out starting today. The price of the HTC Amaze 4G is US$260 (with a new 2-year contract on T-Mobile and after US$50 mail-in rebate). After supplying phones in the past, HTC has become more aggressive in selling devices under its own brand. HTC has recently been very aggressive in creating devices with heavy camera hardware such as the HTC Radar and Titan. Following the HTC myTouch 4G Slide …
S4 vs Tegra 3 vs OMAP 4470 vs Exynos 4212: Strong-ARMed Superchip Showdown!
by Lucian Armasu on Oct 10, 2011 20 Comments">20
The first half of next year should get very interesting for mobile devices. We’re expecting the Qualcomm S4, NVIDIA Kal-El, Texas Instruments OMAP 4470, and Samsung’s new Exynos 4212 chips to arrive then. But, even if these devices will all arrive in the first half of 2012, we don’t know the exact dates–and that might make a difference. For example, if one of them is 30% better than the other, but arrives in June, while the other arrives in January, then it might not mean much, because the January chip will probably have an upgraded version by June, too, and …
HTC to Use Nvidia Kal-El Chips in 2012?
by Lucian Armasu on Oct 01, 2011 1 Comments">1
Could this be the end of HTC’s exclusive use of Qualcomm chips? In a recent interview of HTC’s VP of Marketing with GSMArena, he said there’s actually “no exclusive deal” between HTC and Qualcomm, and when asked what other chips they could use, he said “Nvidia or TI-powered smartphones and tablets are possible in the future.” Qualcomm have done very well for themselves with the rise of touchscreen smartphones. They managed to grab TI’s longstanding leadership position, which happened with the rise of Android and the fall of Nokia and RIM (who mainly used TI chips). But perhaps the biggest reason Qualcomm …
LG Esteem Full Specs – Gingerbread and 4G LTE on MetroPCS
by Matthew Sabatini on Sep 28, 2011 4 Comments">4
Leaked photos of the LG Esteem recently showed up in the LG Partner Portal and they suggest that MetroPCS will be making further moves into the world of Android and LTE 4G connectivity with this particular device. Some in the blogosphere have reported that you can get your hands on this phone for a mere $350 after a $100 mail-in rebate. And, while there there is no confirmed release date, rumors had suggested that September 23rd would be the day. However, due to the fact that it is September 28th, that guess is out of the picture. However, it leads …
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