Recent #mobile news in the semiconductor industry

3 months ago

➀ The EU will enforce a new energy label for smartphones and tablets starting June 2025, evaluating energy efficiency, durability, repairability, and requiring seven-year spare parts availability and software updates;

➁ Developed with Fraunhofer IZM, the label aims to extend device lifespans (e.g., smartphones from 3.0 to 4.1 years), cut e-waste, and save 14 TWh of energy annually by 2030;

➂ Future plans include expanding the initiative to laptops by 2028, reinforcing the EU’s focus on sustainable consumption and circular economy principles.

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3 months ago

➀ NVIDIA尚未在其移动或桌面GPU产品线中添加GeForce RTX 5050 SKU,但多次泄露和传闻表明,这只是时间问题。

➁ Acer在其一些游戏笔记本型号中提前提到了GeForce RTX 5050,揭示了部分关键规格。

➂ 根据Acer的图表,GeForce RTX 5050笔记本电脑将具有可配置的加速时钟,其中包括2,407MHz和2,550MHz作为两个选项。

GPUgamingmobile
5 months ago

➀ MediaTek has introduced a new flagship chip for Android phones, the Dimensity 9400+. It is an iterative upgrade with a clock speed boost and features like the MediaTeck Frame Rate Converter (MFRC) 2.0+ and Speculative Decoding+ (SpD+) for AI performance.

➁ The chip features a single Arm Cortex-X925 core at up to 3.73GHz, three Cortex-X4 cores, and four Cortex-A720 cores, with LPDDR5X-10667 memory support and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.

➂ MediaTek expects the new chip to enhance AI experiences and gaming performance, with the first phones featuring the Dimensity 9400+ to launch this month.

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6 months ago
➀ Qualcomm has unveiled its 2025 Snapdragon G Series, a new lineup of SoCs designed for next-generation portable gaming devices; ➁ The Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 introduces Lumen technology and Unreal Engine 5 for enhanced visual fidelity; ➂ The Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 and G1 Gen 2 offer significant performance improvements over their predecessors, targeting high-frame-rate gaming and cloud gaming experiences.
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6 months ago

➀ The article discusses the emerging trend of smartphone manufacturers competing to produce the thinnest handsets, reminiscent of a classic Saturday Night Live sketch.

➁ Tecno's Spark Slim prototype is highlighted as the 'world's slimmest' smartphone with a 5,200mAh battery and a profile of just 5.75mm.

➂ The article compares the Spark Slim's thickness to other leading smartphones and foldable models, noting its impressive thinness despite the battery size.

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7 months ago
➀ Acer announced two new Predator Helios Neo laptop lines, the 16-inch Predator Helios 16 AI and the 18-inch Predator Helios Neo 18 AI, featuring the latest Intel and NVIDIA hardware. ➁ Both models offer a range of display options, including OLED and mini LED, with high refresh rates and high color accuracy. ➂ They are powered by Intel Core Ultra processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 GPUs, with up to 64GB of RAM and 2TB of SSD storage.
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8 months ago
➀ The GeForce RTX 5090 for laptops is rumored to feature 3GB GDDR7 memory modules, which could offer performance gains over the GDDR6 memory used in the mobile GeForce RTX 4090. ➁ The use of 3GB memory chips could potentially lead to 24GB of VRAM on the same 256-bit memory bus, compared to 16GB of GDDR6 memory on the 4090. ➂ The mobile version of the GeForce RTX 5090 is rumored to debut with 16GB of GDDR7 and a 175W TDP.
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8 months ago
➀ The article reviews the top 5 smartphones of 2024, highlighting the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, OnePlus 12, and Apple iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max. Each model is discussed in detail, focusing on their features, performance, and pricing. ➁ The article emphasizes the importance of considering the ecosystem and personal preferences when choosing a smartphone. ➂ It also mentions some honorable mentions like the Motorola Razr+, ASUS ROG Phone 9, and Nothing Phone (2a).
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