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Qualcomm S4 MDP tablet is not for you

, Jul 25th 2012 Discuss [0]

You've heard that the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Mobile Development Platform tablet is the most powerful Android slate ever made, that is looks pretty neat, and that it's up for sale now - but let me tell you this: you don't want it. If you take a peek at this tablet and notice the variety of hardware features that are visible from the front of the device (not to mention the bacK), you should instantly be suspicious: a consumer-aimed tablet doesn't look like that in our modern mobile world. Instead this device was created for a very specific set of users, users who have $1,299 in their budget to grab devices that'll help them forward their career or business. Read The Full Story

ARM Q2 ’12 sees profits jump by 23%

, Jul 25th 2012 Discuss [0]

It’s the end of the second quarter, so a whole host of financial results are flooding in from technology companies. ARM continues to see strong growth, seeing a 23% increase in net profit at £66.5 million (~$102.9 million). That’s up from £54.2 million (~$83.9 million) earned during the second quarter of last year. Revenue has also increased to £135.5 million (~$209.7 million) from £117.8 (~$182.3 million) million, a 15% increase, and operating margin has jumped ever so slightly to 46.4%. Read The Full Story

We’re Here: Qualcomm Mobile Benchmark Workshop

, Jul 24th 2012 Discuss [0]

Today is all about Qualcomm in the world of mobile computing. From processors, to powerful graphics and more. Today we'll be learning more about Qualcomm's brand new S4 quad-core processor. Most importantly is the APQ8064 that we'll be seeing in multiple smartphones and tablets in the coming months. Read The Full Story

ARM and TSMC ink 64-bit deal to oust Intel from businesses

, Jul 23rd 2012 Discuss [0]

ARM and TSMC have inked a deal for the next-generation of 64-bit processors, paving the way for phones, tablets, notebooks and even servers which outclass x86 chips on performance and efficiency. The deal, which builds on an existing multi-year agreement between ARM and TSMC on 20nm production, will see ARM optimize its ARMv8 architecture and Artisan IP with TSMC's FinFET process technology, slashing the time it takes to bring new, advanced chips to market. Read The Full Story

Apple grabs AMD Trinity genius John Bruno

, Jul 19th 2012 Discuss [0]

Apple has quietly hired ex-AMD engineer John Bruno, the man responsible in no small part for the Trinity APU. Bruno is now "System Architect at Apple" according to a recent update to his LinkedIn profile, though the exact nature of his role at the Cupertino company has not been detailed. Still, there's no shortage of potential speculation as to what the chip expert could be doing. Read The Full Story

Qualcomm financial Q3 brings encouraging y-o-y boost

, Jul 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

This quarter for Qualcomm has been a great one and a slightly less than excellent one depending on how you look at it, with year-over-year profits and revenues jumping while they've fallen slightly sequentially. They've fallen compared to the second quarter of this year, that is to say, while the third quarter of 2011 compared to this one is making Qualcomm look pretty darn good here in the summer of 2012. This report began with a -6 percent change sequentially in revenues, this also a +28 percent change compared to last year with $4.63 billion in revenues overall. Read The Full Story

AMD Trinity desktop launch reportedly delayed until October

, Jul 13th 2012 Discuss [0]

Intel continues to dominate the desktop processor market, and it looks like its reign may continue for a while if the latest report from Digitimes is to be believed. The publication reports that AMD will be delaying the launch of its new Trinitydesktop processors from August to October in order to make changes to the platform. Motherboard manufacturers will also be affected by the sudden change, with companies scrambling to accommodate the new designs in time for a launch in the second half of the year. Read The Full Story

AMD predicts 11% drop in revenue for Q2 2012

, Jul 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

Another day, another financial result. This time it’s AMD's turn, although the company is only offering up preliminary numbers until the actual results go out on July 19th. Things aren’t looking so good for the chip maker, with AMD predicting an 11% drop in revenue from last quarter. The company had previously thought that revenue would increase by 3%, but has had to adjust its expectations. Read The Full Story

iPhone 5 set for quad-core A6 chip

, Jul 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

At some point in the year 2012, Apple is getting set to release a brand new iPhone, or that's what the rumor mill would have you believe, this time packed with a massive quad-core A6 chip. This time of year is always going to see its fair share of iPhone rumors, or it certainly will if DigiTimes, the source for this current tip, has anything to say about it. With leaks of information that are sometimes right on the money as far as Apple factory parts news goes, it's always interesting to hear what this often China-based news source has to say. Read The Full Story

Samsung signs deal to produce Qualcomm’s 28nm chips

, Jul 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon S4 processors, built on a 28nm process, have proven so popular that TSMC has said that it's struggling to manufacture the chips. Qualcomm has recognized that it needs to keep up with demand, and has signed an agreement with an unlikely partner: Samsung. The terms of the deal with Samsung haven’t been disclosed, but an additional partner, United Microelectronics, will begin making 28nm chips by the fourth quarter of this year. Read The Full Story

MediaTek aims for sub-$200 phones with dual-core chip

, Jun 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

We’ve already seen Sony attempt to shake things up in the entry-level market by introducing a custom 1Ghz dual-core processor in the Xperia U, and now MediaTek has announced that it will be throwing its own silicon into the ring. The company has introduced the MT6577 platform, comprised of a dual-core 1Ghz Cortex A9 CPU paired with a PowerVR Series5 SGX GPU and HSPA modem. Everything is designed to run on Ice Cream Sandwich and targets phones with a sub-$200 price. Read The Full Story

AMD Embedded G-Series APU targets low-power x86 markets

, Jun 25th 2012 Discuss [0]

AMD may be struggling to keep up with Intel in terms of raw performance, but the company continues to push ahead with its APU solutions. The latest come in the form of the Embedded G-Series, designed for low-power and small form factors. AMD say that the TDP of the new chips is 4.5W, but average draw is just 2.3W. That makes it ideal for use in embedded point-of-sale, transportation, and medical markets. Read The Full Story
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