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  1. campingfool

    Galaxy S22 series getting June 2022 patch, starting with Snapdragon models

    In case anyone is interested; read this https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s22-update-3118255/
  2. Android News

    Samsung confirms future Snapdragon chip will be 5G-capable

    Samsung has issued a joint press release with Qualcomm confirming that a future Snapdragon chipset will use Samsung's 7nm mode and will be 5G-capable. No timeline was given for the release, however.
  3. Android News

    The Meizu M6 Note will be powered by both Snapdragon and MediaTek processors

    The base version uses the MediaTek chip paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage. Another version swaps out the P25 for Snapdragon 625 and keeps the memory configuration. The top version ups the RAM to 4GB and doubles the storage to 64GB.
  4. Android News

    Qualcomm to change Snapdragon naming convention

    A new report from South Korea says Qualcomm will change up its naming conventions for its future Snapdragon processors. Currently, the model numbers use MSM, but future chipsets will use SDM in the model name.
  5. Android News

    Qualcomm announces bug bounty program

    Qualcomm has announced a new bug bounty program with a focus on fixing problems in its Snapdragon processors and LTE modems. The company is offering up to $15,000 per vulnerability and Qualcomm says it will honor members who help with discoveries through its QTI Product Security Hall of Fame.
  6. Android News

    Qualcomm announces two new Snapdragon chips for IoT

    Snapdragon processors have long powered the best flagship smartphones, but Qualcomm is broadening its reach with the announcement of a new pair of chips. The 410E and the 600E aren't intended to be smartphone chips, but rather embedded in other devices. Qualcomm also announced a partnership...
  7. Android News

    HTC 10 Mini could have 4.7-inch display and a Snapdragon 823

    We're still waiting for official info on the HTC 10 and rumors of a Mini variant are already turning up. According to the rumor, the device will be 4.7 inches large and will rival flagship smartphones a Snapdragon 823 chipset.
  8. Android News

    YU Yureka successor YU5200 price, specifications and launch date revealed online

    Indian manufacturer, Yu, is seemingly working on the successor to the the YU Yureka. Thanks to GFXBench, we know what this device will have running under the hood. The YU5200 will feature a 5.2" display, SnapDragon 615, 3GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, and a 12MP camera. We don't know when this...
  9. Android News

    Video compares app launch speed and RAM management of the Snapdragon and Exynos Galaxy S7 Edge

    PhoneBuff did a quick comparison of the two different models of the Galaxy S7 Edge(Snapdragon and Exynos). To compare, David launched a series of apps back to back and clocked how long it took for each lap. At the end of the second lap, we see the Exynos model finish in 2:03:32 while the...
  10. Android News

    Rumor: Samsung is working on a Galaxy S7 Mini with a Snapdragon 820

    Samsung is rumored to be working on a mini variant for the Samsung Galaxy S7. While their Mini phones are usually weaker than the bigger counterparts to make them more affordable at retail, Samsung is said to be making it as powerful as their flagships with either a Snapdragon 820 or Exynos 8890...
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    Samsung to start 10-nanometre chip production in Q4 of this year

    Samsung is gearing up to start mass production of 10nm chips in the 4th quarter of this year. 10nm chips are 28.5% smaller than the 14nm Snapdragon 820 processor and will lead to even great power efficiency.
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    Qualcomm Explains How the Snapdragon has Improved Low Light Photography

    In a new blog post, Qualcomm talks about how much work they have been putting in their Snapdragon SoCs to help device OEMs improve low light photographs. From Wavelet Noise Reduction to Local Tone Mapping and Temporal Noise Reduction, these tasks are all offloaded to the hardware instead of...