Explainer: What is Chip Binning?
#ThrowBackThursday You just bought a new CPU and it seems to run cool, so you try a bit of overclocking. The GHz climbs higher. Did you hit the silicon jackpot? You've got yourself a binned chip. But what's that exactly?.....»»
Qualcomm just made the future of smartphone cameras a lot more exciting
What does the future of smartphone cameras look like? Thanks to Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, it looks brighter than ever......»»
Nvidia supplier SK Hynix sees no AI chip oversupply as profit soars to record
Nvidia supplier SK Hynix sees no AI chip oversupply as profit soars to record.....»»
ARM Moves to Terminate Qualcomm’s Chip Design License
Qualcomm has 60 days to respond and arrange a deal with ARM. The post ARM Moves to Terminate Qualcomm’s Chip Design License appeared first on Phandroid. While Qualcomm is currently in the spotlight with its new and powerful Snapdrago.....»»
Report: Arm cancels Qualcomm’s architecture license, endangering its chip business
Dispute goes back to Qualcomm's acquisition of Nuvia in 2021. Any company that makes Arm chips must license technology from Arm Holdings plc, the British company that develops the.....»»
All Galaxy S25 models will get the ultra-powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, not just the Ultra
We’re about three months away from the Galaxy S25 launch, but Samsung’s next big flagship phone is already popping up in all sorts of leaks. … The post All Galaxy S25 models will get the ultra-powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, not j.....»»
Report: M4 MacBook Air on track for early 2025 as Mac Studio faces slight delay
While Apple is planning its first M4 Macs for next week, that momentum is set to carry over to 2025. Bloomberg today reports that Apple is set to unveil a new MacBook Air powered by the M4 chip in early 2025, while the timeline for an updated Mac Stu.....»»
The Snapdragon 8 Elite’s new name is a big deal. But does it really matter?
Qualcomm has revealed its new flagship smartphone chip, along with a new name. But in the end, does anyone care?.....»»
Arm threatens to cancel Qualcomm’s chip design license
The legal dispute between Arm and Qualcomm is escalating, and Arm has just given a 60-day cancellation notice for Qualcomm's chip license......»»
TSMC says it has alerted US of potential China AI chip curbs violation
TSMC says it has alerted US of potential China AI chip curbs violation.....»»
Arm Holdings to cancel Qualcomm chip design license, Bloomberg News reports
Arm Holdings to cancel Qualcomm chip design license, Bloomberg News reports.....»»
Apple releases iPadOS 18.0.1 update for iPad mini 7 with A17 Pro chip
Apple last week announced , which looks identical to its predecessor but this time is powered by the faster A17 Pro chip. As the new iPad arrives in stores tomorrow, Apple has just released the iPadOS 18.0.1 update for those who buy the iPad mini 7......»»
iPhone 17 Slim again said to feature just one camera, A19 chip, more
As rumored in the past, Apple is planning a big change to the iPhone lineup next year with an all-new iPhone 17 Slim model. A new report today from reliable analyst Jeff Pu outlines much of what to expect from this new iPhone model. more….....»»
TSMC says it reported itself to US govt; Apple chip production may be at risk [U]
The US Commerce Department is carrying out an investigation into whether Apple chipmaker TSMC breached US sanctions against China by supplying smartphone and AI chips to Huawei. The probe was in part driven by Huawei’s surprising ability to resume.....»»
Realme Wants to Woo Power Users with the GT 7 Pro’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Chip
Realme is confident that it will be one to reckon with, especially in terms of performance. The post Realme Wants to Woo Power Users with the GT 7 Pro’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Chip appeared first on Phandroid. With Qualcomm’s Snapd.....»»
Meet “Autopilot AI,” Honor’s Approach to Mobile AI Software
Honor wants to capitalize on the AI craze this year. The post Meet “Autopilot AI,” Honor’s Approach to Mobile AI Software appeared first on Phandroid. Qualcomm’s newest flagship chip – the Snapdragon 8 Elite &.....»»
US TSMC probe puts iPhone chips at risk
A US Commerce Department investigation into a possible sanctions breach by TSMC could spell trouble for Apple, as its chip partner could face penalties that ultimately harm production of iPhone and Mac chips.A TSMC factory sign - Image credit: TSMCTh.....»»
Apple"s October Mac event or release plans still aren"t clear
The iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini are all expected to receive the M4 chip later this month in the form of an online-focused event.Apple could introduce a redesigned Mac mini with M4While Apple recently announced the seventh-generation iPad mini thr.....»»
TSMC alerts U.S. to possible AI chip sanctions breach by Huawei
TSMC has advised the U.S. that there was an attempt by Huawei to violate sanctions against China restricting the export of AI chips to China, as the probe that could affect Apple chip production rolls on.Dies on wafers - Image credit: TSMCThe United.....»»
Qualcomm brings laptop-class CPU cores to phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite
New CPU cores replace more complicated mix-and-match of CPU architectures. Qualcomm has a new chip for flagship phones, and the best part is that it uses an improved version of th.....»»
The Snapdragon 8 Elite is Qualcomm’s new smartphone chip, and it’s a big deal
Qualcomm has announced its new smartphone chip. No, it's not the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. It's the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and it sounds mighty impressive......»»