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Samsung's Galaxy S26 may reduce reliance on Qualcomm Snapdragon chips by increasing the use of its own Exynos chips, starting with the Exynos 2600 on 2nm tech, which could help the company control costs and improve performance, though the success of this strategy depends on the Exynos 2600's market performance.
High-resolution renders of the unannounced Honor 300 Ultra have been leaked, revealing a design similar to the Honor 300 Pro but with a distinctive periscope camera. The Ultra model is expected to be the most powerful in the Honor 300 Series, potentially featuring a more advanced chipset than the rumored Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in the Pro version. While the Honor 300 and 300 Pro are already listed on Honor's Chinese online store, the Ultra's release date remains unknown.
Microsoft has showcased benchmarks and real-world tests demonstrating its new Qualcomm-powered Surface Laptop outperforming Apple's MacBook Air M3 in various aspects, including raw performance, real-world tasks, battery life, and AI acceleration. The Surface Laptop achieved higher scores in Cinebench and Geekbench multithreaded tests, completed video encoding tasks faster, and offered longer battery life in web browsing and video playback simulations. Additionally, the NPU in the Snapdragon X Elite processor showed superior AI acceleration performance compared to Apple's M3 Neural Engine.
The Spacetop G1 is an upgraded screenless laptop that uses built-in AR glasses to create floating virtual screens. Developed by Sightful, founded by ex-Magic Leap executives, it features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, 16GB RAM, and runs on Spacetop OS. The device supports Wi-Fi 7, 5G, and has a battery life of up to 8 hours. It ships in October for $1900, with a $200 discount available for early reservations.
Apple's M3 MacBook Air and Microsoft's new Surface Laptop Copilot+ are competing for the title of the fastest consumer-grade AI laptop. Both offer similar specifications, including high-performance processors, advanced displays, and AI capabilities. While the Surface Laptop boasts a more powerful NPU and additional CPU cores, it is slightly heavier and has a lower display density compared to the MacBook Air. Microsoft's shift to ARM chipsets also presents a learning curve for users accustomed to x86 apps. Despite these differences, both laptops are strong contenders in the AI laptop market.
Google has released a new version of Chrome for Windows laptops running Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, promising a significant performance boost. The update is aimed at paving the way for upcoming devices powered by the Snapdragon X Elite chip, which is expected to outperform Qualcomm's current line of processors. The collaboration between Google and Qualcomm aims to enhance the browsing experience on ARM-compatible PCs, with the first Snapdragon X Elite PCs set to launch later this year. Qualcomm also claims that the chip will offer improved CPU performance and power efficiency, potentially enabling Windows games to run at nearly full speed without requiring code tweaks.
Fossil Group is exiting the smartwatch business to focus on traditional watches, jewelry, and leather goods, with the Gen 6 being its last smartwatch. The company will continue to support existing Wear OS watches for a few years. This decision follows speculation and reports of Fossil's withdrawal from the smartwatch market, and its absence from recent events.
Google is preparing a native version of its Chrome browser for Windows on Arm, as spotted in the latest nightly builds of Chrome in the Canary channel. This move comes as a surprise, as Google has previously shown no sign of supporting Windows on Arm. While Microsoft has long supported an Arm version of its Edge browser, Google's support for Windows on Arm is a significant development for the future of the platform, especially with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Elite processors on the horizon.
Recent leaks and rumors in the tech world include details about upcoming devices such as the Google Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, and Pixel 9 Pro, as well as the Asus Zenfone 11 and next-gen Microsoft Surface hardware. The leaked images and renders provide insights into the designs and features of these upcoming devices, including potential use of Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chips. Additionally, there are updates on mobile Linux news and new Asus laptops for the education market.
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 smartphones are expected to vary in performance depending on the region, with the regular S24 and S24 Plus models using either the Exynos 2400 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, while the flagship S24 Ultra will feature the Snapdragon chipset in all markets. This decision by Samsung suggests that their own chips may not be as powerful as those from their rival. However, the difference in performance between the Exynos and Qualcomm chipsets may not be noticeable in day-to-day use for most buyers. The S24 Ultra is expected to have a larger main camera sensor and a new 50MP telephoto lens, making it the top choice for camera enthusiasts. Samsung is reportedly planning an earlier launch in January 2024 to compete with the iPhone 15.
Google has provided insights into its upcoming smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 2, revealing details such as its Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, RAM configuration, and design. The smartwatch has been listed on the Google Play Console, indicating an imminent release. The Pixel Watch 2 is expected to launch alongside the Pixel 8 series this autumn and has been spotted on the FCC's database. The device is rumored to retain the design of its predecessor and features a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chipset, 2 GB of RAM, and a 384 x 384-pixel display.
Nothing, the tech company founded by former OnePlus executive Carl Pei, is set to release its second smartphone, the Phone 2, in the US later this year. The Phone 2 will feature a higher-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Series chipset, unlike its midrange predecessor. Nothing has made the US its top priority for the Phone 2 launch, after focusing on Europe and Asia for the Phone 1. The company has also confirmed that 70% of its software team and 30% of its hardware team come from OnePlus.
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S23 FE smartphone, set to release in Q4 of this year, will reportedly use Exynos chips exclusively in all regions, including the United States. This is a departure from Samsung's recent trend of using Qualcomm Snapdragon chips on a global scale. The Galaxy S23 FE is expected to feature a 50MP primary camera, 4,500 mAh battery, and a base model with 128GB of storage.