Qualcomm wants to replace eSIMs with iSIMs, has the first certified SoC
SIMs were plastic cards, then motherboard chips, and soon will just be in the SoC. Enlarge (credit: Qualcomm) Here's an interesting bit of news out of Mobile World Congress: Qualcomm says the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has been.....»»
AMD’s new CPU could silently replace the Ryzen 7 7800X3D
The latest addition to AMD's Zen 4 lineup is a Micro Center exclusive. Here's how it performs in benchmarks......»»
The Dell XPS 13 with Snapdragon X Elite is $300 off today
The Dell XPS 13 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite X processor and 16GB of RAM is on sale for $1,000 following a $300 discount from Dell, but you have to hurry!.....»»
New AI model “learns” how to simulate Super Mario Bros. from video footage
Despite limitations, "MarioVGG" makers think AI video could one day replace game engines. At first glance, these AI-generated Super Mario Bros. videos are pretty impressive. The more you watch, though, the more glitches you'll se.....»»
Could we See Cheaper Laptops with Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon X Chip?
Qualcomm wants to focus on affordability without sacrificing performance. The post Could we See Cheaper Laptops with Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon X Chip? appeared first on Phandroid. It’s IFA 2024 again, and as such we’re se.....»»
Qualcomm’s new 8-core Snapdragon chip is aimed at cheaper Arm Windows PCs
Windows-on-Arm has gotten better, but we're still waiting for good budget PCs. Enlarge (credit: Qualcomm) Windows-on-Arm is finally just about good enough to serve as your main PC, thanks to a combination of long-awaited.....»»
Qualcomm’s Newest “Budget” Chipset is Here, sans Announcement
It's a modest upgrade. The post Qualcomm’s Newest “Budget” Chipset is Here, sans Announcement appeared first on Phandroid. Chip manufacturer Qualcomm apparently expanded its budget chipset lineup over the weekend with the.....»»
Samsung Galaxy S25 could be a pure Qualcomm affair
Good news, according to the latest rumors, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series is expected to return to being all Qualcomm. The post Samsung Galaxy S25 could be a pure Qualcomm affair appeared first on Phandroid. For years, Samsung has practiced.....»»
Upcoming M4-based Mac mini rumored to replace USB-A with more USB-C ports
The forthcoming M4 Mac mini redesign is expected to follow iMac's lead and ditch USB-A ports, in favor of an array of USB-C ports.The current Mac mini form factor may change dramatically in its M4 incarnation.A new report from Bloomberg follows up on.....»»
FineWoven won"t be missed, but it should be remembered
Apple is likely to kill off its FineWoven range of cases and bands when the iPhone 16 launches. Most of you still shouldn't buy them while stocks last, they were at least a valiant attempt to replace leather.Apple FineWoven case reviewIt's not a surp.....»»
Flexible glass displays could replace MacBook Pro keyboards
Apple looked at using single glass panels and touch-sensitive membranes when it was trying to solve its MacBook Pro butterfly keyboard problems, but the now newly-patented technology also solves dust and wear issues.A glass keyboard could be flexible.....»»
Apple Sports brings live scores to your iPhone lock screen with iOS 18
Starting with iOS 18, the Apple Sports app will provide Live Activities for games, surfacing real-time and updating sports scores directly on your iPhone lock screen, and Apple Watch Smart Stack. This functionality will replace the similar “Foll.....»»
Samsung and Qualcomm Want to Go All-in on In-Vehicle Infotainment Tech
Samsung also announced that it is working on its next-generation automotive LPDDR5. The post Samsung and Qualcomm Want to Go All-in on In-Vehicle Infotainment Tech appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung recently announced that it will be tea.....»»
Ford promotes EV design chief Todd Willing to global head of design
Ford tapped a 21-year veteran with global experience who led exterior design of the 2017 GT supercar to replace the recently departed Anthony Lo......»»
Nontoxic ceramic could replace lead-based electronic components
The ceramic produced in Prof. Igor Lubomirsky's lab at the Weizmann Institute of Science seemed too good to be true. It belongs to a class of materials that are the backbone of many essential technologies but that unfortunately also create an environ.....»»
Electric sedan to replace Infiniti Q50
The Q50 debuted in 2013 and U.S. sales peaked at 44,007 in 2016, and fell to 6,201 last year......»»
Nintendo to Replace “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp” with an Offline Version
The online version of the game shuts down later in November. The post Nintendo to Replace “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp” with an Offline Version appeared first on Phandroid. Players of Nintendo’s “Animal Crossing: P.....»»
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE for US will pack Exynos chipset
If you were hoping that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 FE for the US market would use a Qualcomm chipset, it might end up with Exynos. The post Samsung Galaxy S24 FE for US will pack Exynos chipset appeared first on Phandroid. Thanks to a.....»»
You’ll Need to Fully Replace your Pixel Watch 3 if it Ever Breaks
No repair options still, unfortunately. The post You’ll Need to Fully Replace your Pixel Watch 3 if it Ever Breaks appeared first on Phandroid. While there’s little doubt that Google’s new Pixel Watch 3 comes with some pr.....»»
Bacteria make thermally stable plastics similar to polystyrene and PET for the first time
Bioengineers around the world have been working to create plastic-producing microbes that could replace the petroleum-based plastics industry. Now, researchers from Korea have overcome a major hurdle: getting bacteria to produce polymers that contain.....»»
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Blends Performance with Affordability
Xiaomi will be the first brand to use the chip in an upcoming phone. The post Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Blends Performance with Affordability appeared first on Phandroid. Qualcomm’s continued expansion of its Snapdragon se.....»»