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Qualcomm: 60+ devices with Snapdragon 810 chips on the way

Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 810 processor is a 64-bit, octa-core chip based on ARMv8 architecture and Adreno 430 graphics. The chip maker introduced the processor last year and it should begin shipping soon. In fact, Qualcomm says there are more than 60 “premium tier mobile devices” using Snapdragon 810 chips on the way. That includes hardware […]

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Leaked Qualcomm roadmap outlines Snapdragon 815 and 820 chips (maybe)

Smartphones with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 805 chip only started shipping recently and the Snapdragon 810 isn’t out yet. But there are reports that the company could ship Snapdragon 815 and 820 chips later this year, along with updated 600 series processors. Take this all with a grain of salt — Qualcomm hasn’t actually announced any of […]

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Intrinsyc launches Snapdragon 810 tablet, smartphone devices for developers

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 810 processor is an octa-core, 64-bit processor based on ARMv8 architecture. Qualcomm says it’s up to 30 percent faster than a Snapdragon 805 chip, supports LPDDR4 memory, and has other improvements. The new processor probably won’t be available in consumer devices until 2015. But developers who want to get a head start working […]

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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 210 chip for entry-level phones and tablets

Qualcomm is updating its chip family with a new quad-core processor aimed at entry-level smartphones and tablets. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 is an ARM Cortex-A7 processor with Adreno 304 graphics and support for 3G and 4G LTE networks. Other features include Bluetooth 4.1, 802.11n WiFI, and support for 1080p HD video playback with hardware acceleration for […]

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HTC Desire 820 smartphone has a Snapdragon 615 CPU, 8MP front camera

HTC is updating its mid-range line of smartphones with a model that helps show that today’s mid-range is yesterday’s top-of-the-line. The HTC Desire 820 may not have a metal case or a full HD display, but it’s got one of Qualcomm’s first 64-bit processors, a big screen, and a 13MP rear camera… as well as an […]

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HTC to reveal its first 64-bit smartphone

Android phones with 64-bit ARM chips are coming. That’s not a big surprise, since mobile chip makers have been unveiling 64-bit processors left and right and Apple’s iPhone 5s already has a 64-bit processor. But apparently the time for Android phones with 64-bit chips based on ARMv8 architecture is almost upon us… HTC has confirmed […]

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Huawei G621 could sport a 64-bit ARM chip

Huawei appears to be testing a smartphone that could be one of the first Android devices to ship with a 64-bit ARM processor. The Huawei G621 showed up recently in the AnTuTu benchmark logs, and it’s powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 processor. Note that this is hardly the first 64-bit phone. Apple’s iPhone […]

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Qualcomm’s new Mirasol sunlight viewable display does color better

Qualcomm Mirasol displays sound amazing on paper. They’re low-power screens which can display color and black and white images with or without a backlight. Like E Ink screens, that means Mirasol displays are easily visible even in direct sunlight. But up until recently, there’s been a trade-off: Mirasol displays have suffered from washed-out looking colors. […]