"RISC-V Processors: The Future of Android Phones?"

Android smartphones and other devices may switch to RISC-V-based processors in the coming years, as Google improves support for the open-source architecture. RISC-V, developed by the University of California, Berkeley, is gaining momentum as an alternative to ARM, which currently dominates the mobile device space. RISC-V's royalty-free and open-source nature appeals to smartphone brands, as it eliminates the need for costly licensing fees. Qualcomm is already developing a RISC-V-based processor for Wear OS smartwatches, and other chipset brands like MediaTek and Samsung may follow suit. This shift could lead to more affordable smartphones for consumers in the future.