snapdragon
Qualcomm makes its Snapdragon chip models easier to understand
Usually when we run down specifications for smartphones, we write something along the lines of “1.2Ghz dual-core Snapdragon processor.” There was a time when words such as “Snapdragon” and “dual-core” were serious terms to throw around. But much like a lot of technology dealing with smartphones, these terms are widely used for marketing purposes. Snapdragon is what Qualcomm calls its set of chipsets, but they can be broken down even further into specific models.
Qualcomm will implement gesture controls in its smartphone and tablet processors
Qualcomm is the maker of all those Snapdragon processors that seem to be in nearly all modern smartphones these days. Qualcomm has a nice foothold in the mobile phone industry and it is looking to innovate even more. Qualcomm announced that it has purchased a portion of a company named GestureTek. One of GestureTek’s specialties deals with gesture controls in mobile devices. Do you see where this is going?
HP quietly changes the processor in the Pre 3, now featuring a dual-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon
When HP originally announced the Pre 3 way back when they made mention that it would be sporting a single-core 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor when it launched. And well, given its been quite a while and we are still waiting to see this handset come available, I guess we should not be all that surprised more »
Qualcomm Germany confirms the HTC Sensation will feature a Dual-Core 1.2GHz Snapdragon processor
It looks like Qualcomm has let some details out of the bag a bit earlier than they should have. Yup, the not only confirmed the existence of the HTC Pyramid, but we now know that the handset is going to be called the HTC Sensation and that it will be powered by a dual-core 1.2GHz more »
Netflix for Android will arrive first on Qualcomm Snapdragon powered devices
Late last month we starting seeing chatter about Netflix coming to Android, but only for devices that were running a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and while those details were coming from a reliable source, they did seem a little strange. That said, it turns out that they were indeed accurate. The latest is coming by way more »
Netflix app for Android coming with Qualcomm Snapdragon devices?
While many are still waiting for a Netflix app to come available for Android, it looks like an answer to when may have come up. Of more specifically, an answer to which Android devices will end up getting to use the Netflix app once it is available. And according to Qualcomm, those devices will be more »
T-Mobile makes it official, myTouch 4G will arrive November 3rd and cost $199.99
The rumors were indeed true, T-Mobile will officially launch the myTouch 4G on November 3rd. In terms of price, the myTouch 4G will set you back $199.99. And it is important to note that comes AFTER a $50.00 mail-in-rebate and along with a two-year agreement. Otherwise, the handset will be available with T-Mobile (in store more »
T-Mobile leaked document suggests myTouch 4G is coming November 3rd
Assuming we can believe this leaked document is accurate, then it looks like the myTouch 4G is going to be available beginning on November 3rd. Sounds like a day worth noting on the calendar, that is, if you are planning to shop for an Android smartphone with T-Mobile in the near future. Anyway, the myTouch more »
T-Mobile myTouch HD official fact sheet now available for your reading pleasure
The T-Mobile myTouch HD Android smartphone has recently been announced and is not yet available for sale. Not to mention, we are still not even sure when that release date will be as T-Mobile offered the details as sometime “in time for the holidays.” Well, for those waiting for the myTouch HD to come to more »
