➀ Apple removed Fortnite from its iOS app store in 2020 due to Epic's alternative in-app payment system; ➁ Fortnite returned to Apple devices last month with 10 million downloads; ➂ 40% of these users chose Epic's in-app payment system over Apple's.
Recent #mobile news in the semiconductor industry
➀ SEGA has announced Sonic Blitz, a collectible card game inspired by the success of Marvel Snap and Pokemon TCG Pocket; ➁ The game is set to launch in the Philippines with a technical test on iOS and Android devices; ➂ The company is evaluating the game's potential for a global launch based on player feedback and performance.
➀ Ubisoft announced the upcoming release of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown on iOS and Android; ➁ The game is set to launch on April 14th; ➂ The port will support 60 FPS on recent mobile devices and offers various control options.
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.
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.
➀ The Pokémon Trading Card Game's mobile adaptation, Pokémon TCG Pocket, has surpassed 100 million downloads; ➁ The Triumphant Light update introduces new cards and gameplay mechanics; ➂ Special promotions and ranked matches are announced for Pokémon Day 2025.
➀ Amazon announced it is shutting down its 'Amazon Appstore for Android' this summer;
➁ The app store will stop supporting Android devices on August 20, 2025;
➂ Existing apps will continue to be available until August 20, but may not function after that date.
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.
➀ Pokémon TCG Pocket, released in November, has surpassed 60 million downloads in just over a month; ➁ Over 40 billion total cards have been acquired by players worldwide; ➂ Players are gifted the Promo Pokédex card to celebrate the achievement.
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.
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).
➀ Multiple listings for next-gen notebooks with unreleased GPU hardware have emerged; ➁ The listings reveal several GeForce RTX 50 series models with varying specifications; ➂ The top model is the GeForce RTX 5090 with 16GB GDDR7 memory and a 175W TDP.
➀ Intel quietly unveiled several Core 200H series processors for laptops; ➁ These processors are based on the older Raptor Lake architecture and feature Hyper Threading support; ➂ There are five new non-Ultra Core Processor Series 2 models, including the Core 5 210H, Core 5 220H, Core 7 240H, Core 7 250H, and Core 9 270H.
➀ Pokémon TCG Pocket, released over a month ago, has already surpassed 60 million downloads; ➁ The game focuses on opening packs and unlocking new cards; ➂ Despite reaching 10 million downloads faster than Pokémon GO, TCG Pocket still has a long way to go to reach its 600 million downloads.
➀ Microsoft announced the release of a new Xbox app for mobile in May; ➁ The app was initially planned to launch in July but has been delayed due to legal issues; ➂ Microsoft's team has the functionality ready to launch as soon as the court makes a final decision; ➃ Google suggests that Microsoft has the ability to offer Xbox games on Android but has chosen not to.
➀ The upcoming GeForce RTX 50 series laptops may not fully embrace the latest AMD and Intel CPUs; ➁ There are concerns about CPU bottlenecks with the new GPUs; ➂ The performance limitations are attributed to power and thermal constraints in laptops.
➀ 8bitdo has gained a strong reputation for their high-quality third-party controllers, focusing on retro designs and color schemes. ➁ The new ‘8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller’ is a telescopic Bluetooth controller inspired by Xbox. ➂ It supports smartphones with lengths between 100mm to 170mm and offers features like Hall Effect Joystick, triggers, back paddles, and profile switching.
➀ The MediaTek Dimensity 9400, built on TSMC's 3nm process, promises a significant performance boost with its 'Big Core' design based on Arm's v9.2 CPU architecture. It boasts a 1+3+4 core configuration and improved AI capabilities. ➁ MediaTek claims up to 35% faster single-core performance and up to 28% faster multi-core performance compared to the Dimensity 9300. ➂ The Dimensity 9400 introduces on-device LoRA training, high-quality video generation, and developer support for Agentic AI, aiming to revolutionize AI experiences.
➀ Epic Games has released its mobile app store after years of legal disputes with Apple and Google; ➁ The store is expected to launch third-party applications in the holiday season, with 10 to 50 expected to be ready; ➂ Epic's free-game program will be introduced in Q4, along with social and party features, in-game chat, and more.
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