Qualcomm to acquire Autotalks
Qualcomm has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Autotalks, a fabless semiconductor company dedicated to vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions......»»
Boon or burden? Automakers" use of right of first refusal in dealership buy-sells aids some, hinders others
The right of first refusal in dealership buy-sells has helped minority dealers acquire stores, some their first, and is a tool many automakers say can help them manage their franchises. But others say an increased use of the tool can hurt factory-dea.....»»
Meet the Qualcomm chips powering Meta’s Quest 3 headset
Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 and Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 bring game-changing performance, efficiency, and connectivity to VR headsets and AR glasses......»»
AutoNation joins Pendragon bidding war
A week ago, Lithia Motors Inc. revealed a potentially transformative deal to acquire the dealership and fleet businesses of U.K. auto retailer Pendragon and secure a pathway to a dealership management system. Now it faces yet another bid from a rival.....»»
Apple modem chip project failed because it’s harder than CPUs, engineers tell WSJ
Attempts to design an Apple modem chip to replace the Qualcomm radio chips used in iPhones have been ongoing since at least 2018 – but some five years later have been deemed a failure by engineers who worked on the project. Even by last year, th.....»»
Apple"s iPhone modem design is three years behind Qualcomm
Apple intended for the iPhone 15 to use an 5G modem designed in-house, and it has spent billions working to achieve that. Here's why it still has to buy modems from Qualcomm.Apple is trying to make its own 5G modem for the iPhoneModems are hard. In 2.....»»
Penske-Hedin bid for Pendragon rejected after Lithia acquisition announcement
Days after Lithia Motors Inc. said it had agreed to a deal to acquire Pendragon's dealership and fleet businesses, Pendragon's board of directors rejected a joint offer from a Penske Automotive Group subsidiary and Hedin Mobility Group......»»
The Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is Qualcomm’s Newest Midrange Chip
The new processor is designed to give mobile devices decent performance without going overboard on price. The post The Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is Qualcomm’s Newest Midrange Chip appeared first on Phandroid. As Qualcomm continues to round.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro has faster 5G downloads -- assuming you"ve got good coverage
Data gleaned from iPhone 15 Pro 5G speed tests suggest that users will see a notable download boost, but that's still assuming that you've got good network coverage.iPhone 15 Pro color optionsApple's iPhone 15 line features the Qualcomm Snapdragon X7.....»»
New camera offers ultrafast imaging at a fraction of the normal cost
Capturing blur-free images of fast movements like falling water droplets or molecular interactions requires expensive ultrafast cameras that acquire millions of images per second. In a new paper, researchers report a camera that could offer a much le.....»»
J.D. Power to acquire European, Australian vehicle analytics provider Autovista Group
Autovista will become J.D. Power's auto market intelligence platform for Europe and Australia; senior leadership, 700 employees will stay on......»»
Qualcomm strikes new Apple deal on 5G chips
Extension signals that Apple can't perfect the technology for itself. Enlarge (credit: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Qualcomm has extended a deal to supply 5G modems for Apple’s smartphones, in a sign the i.....»»
iPhone will continue to use Qualcomm chips through 2026, as Apple-designed 5G modem faces delays
Qualcomm announced today that Apple will continue to use Qualcomm 5G modems for the iPhone at least through 2026, two years longer than what the company had previously declared to investors. The statement confirms that the original schedule for th.....»»
Apple will keep using Qualcomm 5G modems until 2026
Qualcomm will be supplying Apple with 5G modems for the iPhone up until 2026, a deal that delays the arrival of an Apple-created modem in the smartphone for a few more years.The 2023 iPhone 15 was expected to be the last model sporting a Qualcomm 5G.....»»
Atari doubles down on retro, buys beloved Atari homebrew maker
"Atari is now taking its retro-related IP seriously," says AtariAge founder. Enlarge (credit: Atari / Benj Edwards) On Thursday, Atari announced that it will acquire AtariAge, a popular online community for Atari enthusi.....»»
Best Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 fast chargers you can buy in 2023
Charge your Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 quickly with these fast chargers. The post Best Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 fast chargers you can buy in 2023 appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7 is packed with a flagship Qualcomm Snapdra.....»»
Apple issues eighth iOS 17, iPadOS 17 developer betas for testing
Apple has shifted to the eighth developer betas for iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, with the final release getting ever closer to reality.New betas for iOS and iPadOSDevelopers taking part in the beta program can acquire the latest versions via the Apple Devel.....»»
Samsung Galaxy S24 could have an edge over its competitors
Recent benchmarks have suggested that the Samsung Galaxy S24 could use an exclusive version of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The post Samsung Galaxy S24 could have an edge over its competitors appeared first on Phandroid. When the Samsu.....»»
The Samsung Galaxy S24 could be powered by a special edition chipset
It appears that Qualcomm and Samsung are going to continue their partnership into 2024......»»
Meet Qualcomm’s Newest Snapdragon “G” Series Gaming Chipsets
Qualcomm recently unveiled that it was offering fans and users something new in the way of portable gaming. The post Meet Qualcomm’s Newest Snapdragon “G” Series Gaming Chipsets appeared first on Phandroid. Qualcomm recen.....»»
Apple seeds seventh iOS 17, iPadOS 17 developer betas
Apple has rolled out its seventh developer betas for iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 for testing by beta participants.New betas for iOS and iPadOSDevelopers taking part in the beta program can acquire the latest versions via the Apple Developer Center or by upd.....»»