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Smartphone quiz: Do you know what these acronyms mean?

I'm sure you know how to use NFC and what an NPU does. But do you know what these acronyms stand for? Let's find out.

by Mitja RutnikJanuary 19, 2019

A guide to Samsung’s Exynos processors

Here's everything you need to know about the Exynos processor inside your Samsung smartphone.

by Robert TriggsDecember 27, 2018

Why would Samsung want its own GPUs?

Samsung is hiring for an in-house GPU design team, but why would the company want to develop its own graphics processors for smartphones?

by Robert TriggsJune 24, 2018

Samsung Exynos 7872: everything you need to know

Samsung has unveiled details about its new mid-tier Exynos 7872 processor, which is launching in the Meizu M6s. Here's everything you need to know.

by Robert TriggsJanuary 18, 2018

Features

Google Play still has a clone problem in 2019 with no end in sight

by Joe Hindy January 19, 2019

Features

LG G8 ThinQ: All the rumors in one place

by Oliver Cragg 16 hours ago

SoC head-to-head: Snapdragon 845, Exynos 9810, and Kirin 970

With the three biggest Android SoC manufacturers unveiling details about their latest chips, let's dive deeper to see which comes out on top.

by Robert TriggsDecember 8, 2017

Exploring MediaTek’s refocus on mid-tier SoCs

MediaTek is taking a break from designing flagship SoCs to focus on growth opportunities in its mid-tier Helio P series.

by Robert TriggsNovember 14, 2017

Google and MediaTek will ship pre-tested, pre-certified builds of Android to OEMs

Google and MediaTek have teamed up to launch an Android conformance program to help OEMs make devices that come pre-installed with Google's Mobile Services.

by Gary SimsNovember 1, 2017

Why are smartphone chips suddenly including an AI processor?

Smartphone chip manufacturers are increasingly talking up the introduction of AI processor tech inside their latest SoCs, but why is this trend growing so fast?

by Robert TriggsSeptember 30, 2017

PowerVR GPU designer Imagination Technologies goes up for sale

After looking for buyers for its MIPS and Ensigma technologies last month, Imagination Technologies has now put its whole business group up for sale.

by Robert TriggsJune 22, 2017

Google is dabbling in chip design: what does that mean?

Google is reportedly working on its own processors for its future Pixel smartphones. What could this mean for hardware and Android?

by Robert TriggsJune 15, 2017

End of the line!

… this isn't the forums?

Honor View 20 review: A hole-in-one!

Withings Move review: Fitness tracking in disguise

TicWatch S2 and E2 review: Affordable Wear OS, upgraded

Are Android updates getting faster? Let’s look at the data