One of the hardware announcements at yesterday’s Windows Phone Summit was that Qualcomm would continue to power Windows Phone handsets going forward. Microsoft had also worked with the company to bring dual-core support to the platform, but exact processor details weren’t dished out at the time. Qualcomm has reached out to Engadget to clarify that Snapdragon S4 Plus chips will be used in Windows Phone 8 devices.
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Qualcomm: Windows Phone 8 will use Snapdragon S4 Plus
Windows Phone 8 teams with Nokia, Huawei, Samsung, and HTC
It appears that in addition to continuing their relationship with Qualcomm for processors on Microsoft's mobile operating system, Windows Phone 8 will be pushed to Nokia, Huawei, Samsung, and HTC devices. These devices will be available in 180 countries and in 50 different languages, and each of these hardware partners have guaranteed their support for Windows 8 in the future, with an 18 month update guarantee for software support included.
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Qualcomm buys battery speed-charging specialist
Qualcomm has snatched up Summit Microelectronics, a power management specialist that the chip company hopes will help make for more battery-efficient Snapdragons. Summit's technology - programmable power integrated circuits - is currently found in a range of tablets, phones and ereaders, Qualcomm says, where they help the gadgets recharge faster.
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SlashGear Weekly Wrap-Up: June 16, 2012
Happy Saturday, everyone. Did you have a great week? Would you like to see what made news this week? If you answered yes to the latter, that's all that matters. Of course, the big news – Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference. We’ll get right down to it – Apple WWDC 2012 keynote video available now. Also, if you’re looking for something with controversy – ICANN suspends domain sales amid address spill. And let’s throw in a rumor just for good measure – Qualcomm readying 4G LTE chips for next iPhone.
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Qualcomm readying 4G LTE chips for next iPhone
Several chip makers have already begun stockpiling parts for the production of Apple's next-gen iPhone, which is expected to arrive this fall along with iOS 6. According to DigiTimes, Qualcomm is set to produce the new iPhone's 4G LTE chips on the 28-nanometer process at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
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DISH and Qualcomm team up for satellite chipset
Seems like everyone wants to make use of the new Snapdragon S4 SoC, with DISH and Qualcomm announcing a partnership that will see the popular chipset used in upcoming wireless devices. DISH is hoping to create mobile handsets that will be able to take use of the integrated 3G and LTE radios while also leveraging a satellite mode. DISH looks to be utilizing its spectrum to deliver wireless broadband on the ground in addition to its satellite service.
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Qualcomm developing LTE chip that supports 7 spectrum bands
Qualcomm has revealed that it is developing a new LTE chip that can support seven frequency bands, which would mean that future LTE devices equipped with the chip can be used on Verizon, AT&T, and Clearwire 4G. This eliminates the need for manufacturing different versions of a mobile device and solves the interoperability problem of LTE carriers in the US.
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Qualcomm continues Windows Phone dominance with Apollo
This week the folks at Qualcomm have confirmed that they'll be working with manufacturers across the board to put their own Snapdragon processor line in to Windows Phone 8 Apollo devices. Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 lineup had been completely covered by Qualcomm chips thus far, and an announcement that they will continue to do so should be seen as a good sign for the company's future worth for Microsoft.
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Qualcomm expands Snapdragon S4 line
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 is certainly proving to be popular, and has now made the jump to televisions, tablets, and Windows 8 PCs in addition to smartphones. We’re used to seeing the dual-core 1.5Ghz chip in the this year’s range of high-end phones, but Qualcomm will be extending the line to include additional dual-core variants plus quad-core chips.
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AT&T Galaxy S III Preorder includes unique Red option
Now that the big four mobile service providers have become the big five as far as Samsung is concerned, it's more important than ever to differentiate one's self from the pack - which is why AT&T is bringing a red iteration of the Galaxy S III to the table this summer. AT&T is one of the top four mobile carriers in the United States, while U.S. Cellular joins the pack this time around for one fabulous launch of Samsung's new flagship. AT&T's contribution is a device that's essentially the same as the other carrier's are presenting, only this time it's got AT&T's 4G LTE as well.
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Qualcomm Uplinq 2012 registration open: Join us June 27 and 28!
It’s that time of the year again, time for Qualcomm to invite developers of all kinds to their yearly main event: Uplinq 2012! This year’s event is sure to have many fabulous presentations from great speakers bringing not just big ideas to the developer world, but presentations of next-level Snapdragon technology and more from Qualcomm as well. We’ll be at these events bringing you everything you need to know on the future of Qualcomm as the event unfolds – and what’s more, we’re inviting you to join us!
T-Mobile USA selling Galaxy S III from June 21st
Didn’t think T-Mobile were just going to let Verizon have all the fun, did you? Big Magenta has also laid out its pre-order plans for the Samsung Galaxy S III. The phone will be made available for pre-order shortly, with a sign-up page thrown up on T-Mobile's site for now. The handset will officially go on sale on June 21st, and although no pricing details were given in the press release, the cost is said to be $199.99 for the 16GB model.
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