The deep-rooted history of Windows smartphones being powered by Qualcomm chips looks to be weakening. Carlo Bozotti, CEO of STMicroelectronics, confirmed to Forbes magazine that Nokia will be using the dual-core ST-Ericsson U8500 chips to power “some of its Windows Phones”. With strict hardware guidelines from Microsoft, previously requiring Qualcomm internals, has the Redmond camp loosened its reigns?
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Doing it big, day after day, it’s your US Update. Today we jump right in with details on the official launch of Fring group video calling, bringing four-way calls to the masses. We head on over to a leaked presentation from Qualcomm which showcases the company’s 2011 and 2012 Snapdragon processor line up. Then we head on over to take a look at the new and improved Motorola Droid Bionic, dubbed the ‘Targa’.
Short of looking into a crystal ball, it’s a crap shoot trying to guess the future of mobile technology — that is unless you’ve been given access to Qualcomm’s presentation. It just so happens our friends at Electronista happened to come across a set of slides from such a presentation, outlining the entire 2011 and 2012 Snapdragon roadmap. Ready to meet the processors powering your future smartphones?
Sometimes rumors pan out and this my friends, happens to be a perfect example. The upcoming iPhone 5 had been rumored to sport both CDMA and GSM radios for some time, but today we have confirmation from Verizon’s CFO Fran Shammo. The fifth generation iPhone is a world phone in every sense of the word.
Oh Exynos, our paths cross again. After learning Samsung’s dual-core Orion processor would be called Exynos in February, we’ve received word Samsung has some serious plans for Exynos in the speed department. Cnet is reporting the company will offer a dual-core 2GHz Exynos by early next year. It might be time to start making our CES 2012 travel arrangements, don’t you think?
Next generation Windows Phone 7 hardware will face heightened scrutiny according to slides released by Microsoft at the company’s annual MIX convention. In a slide titled “Hardware Foundation”, we get our first glimpse at what it takes to play with the big boys of Windows Phone. Unless your smartphone packs a WVGA resolution display, sadly your smartphone will not be coming along for the ride.
You may have stumbled upon a few April Fools jokes this morning – but what about the ones you missed? Read on for the best tech pranks from the web. And remember, if anyone tries one after midday, they’re the fool.
