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MediaTek announces dual-core MT6572 SoC for entry level smartphones

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by Jared Peters on
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MediaTek is best know for producing inexpensive, quality processors for cheaper smartphones, and they’ve just announced another chip to their lineup. The MT6572 system-on-a-chip is a next-generation processor for entry level phones, many of which will likely be Android devices. It’s based on a 28nm dual-core A7 CPU and boasts clock speeds up to 1.2 GHz, and can handle up to 720p video playback, along with support for 5 megapixel cameras and 540 by 960 screens. As for connectivity, it has integrated HSPA+/TD-SCDMA radios.

Nothing ground breaking here, but it’s going to be a solid chip for upcoming entry level phones. Hit the break for the press release. » Read the rest

Samsung’s new Exynos 5 Octa processor features PowerVR SGX 544MP3 GPU

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by Colton Kaiser on
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Samsung inadvertently stole the show with the announcement of its Exynos 5 Octa at CES 2013. The eight-core processor features a combination of four ARM Cortex A7s and four ARM Cortex A15 chips. Considering Samsung’s historic reliance on ARM’s Mali-T604 GPU, we jumped to the conclusion that the company would incorporate the newest iteration of the Mali graphics component.

As it turns out, ‘multiple sources’ have confirmed that Samsung will instead be opting for the PowerVR SGX 544MP3 GPU clocked at 533MHz. Anandtech reports that the new choice of GPU will result in significantly improved performance equal to somewhere in between Apple’s A5X and the A6X processor.

Source: Anandtech

Huawei executive confirms eight-core processor to arrive later this year, thinner Ascend P

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by Colton Kaiser on
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Huawei has announced that it, too, will be joining the ranks of Samsung with the introduction of its own eight-core processor later this year. Currently, it’s unclear as to what the name of the new SoC, though it has been reported that it could be manufactured by micro processing giant TSMC.

If that wasn’t enough to get your mouth watering, Huawei executive Richard Yu has also promised a thinner successor to the already crazy-slim Ascend P which debuted at last year’s Consumer Electronics Show. Rather than opt for the same plastic shell, Yu added that the follow-up would utilize a metallic material to offer a more premium feel. Release dates for either weren’t announced, though we’re told to expect both to arrive in the second half of the year with debuts to be made at MWC next month.

Source: Engadget

Intel Thinks Android is Not Ready for Multi-core Processors

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by Brian Kramer on
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Intel, the world’s largest chip maker, has caused quite a stir with its recent comments that Android SOC (System-on-chip) vendors like Samsung, Nvidia and Qualcomm haven’t done enough to optimize Android for multi-core processors.  According to Intel tests have shown that in some cases, using the second core on a dual-core chip from another manufacturer (they wouldn’t say which one) actually results in decreased performance versus using a single core.  They say the benefits of the second core aren’t being realized because the processor scheduler, which sends “jobs” to a specific processor to complete, hasn’t been optimized to work with the Android OS.  Intel blames the SOC manufacturers and not Google for this, as it’s their prerogative to make sure their chips operate the way they are intended.

Now, let’s step back and take a look at all this.  It’s no coincidence that Intel is about to start pushing its single-core ”Medfield” chips onto the Android market in the coming months.  It goes without saying that Intel needs to make a case for single-core processors in a world of dual-core and quad-core devices.  If Intel can show that similar (or better) performance can be achieved by a single core, I don’t think anyone is going to complain.  If Intel’s claims about more optimization being needed are true (which they may be, at least partly), hopefully having the 800-pound gorilla of the processor world calling out other manufacturers will see some real action on their parts to improve performance.  Either way some competition in the processor space, whether it’s in the hardware design or the software that runs on it, is good for the Android ecosystem.

source:  The Inquirer
via: Pocketnow

ARM announces Cortex A15, quad-core hard macro chip

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by Chris Stewart on
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The world of Android, where you’re never on the bleeding edge of technology for more than 5 minutes. Whether it’s a higher resolution screen, new OS release or a faster processor, there’s always something better lurking immediately round the corner. Meet the ARM Cortex A15 Hard Macro, ARM’s first chip that boasts four A15 cores.

The A15 Hard Macro promises to offer easy installation at a low cost. The chip runs at 2GHz with performance at an impressive 20,000 DMIPS all whilst managing to keep the power output the same as the A9  Hard Macro. Potentially the ideal combination of performance versus efficiency.

There’s no word on when the chip is set to hit the market or what type of devices we might see it in. Stay tuned in to TalkAndroid as we’ll be sure to keep you up-to-date with further developments as we get them. In the meantime you can check out the full press release after the break.

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Intel Announces New Atom Processors, Should Arrive in Android Handsets Early 2013

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by Stacy Bruce on
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During this year’s Mobile World Congress, we watched as Orange unveiled the Santa Clara, the first device to sport Intel’s 2GHz Z2469 (Medfield) processor. Even though the Medfield is currently making waves at MWC, that doesn’t mean Intel won’t out do themselves next year as they also announced the Atom Z2580 and Atom Z2000.

The Intel Atom Z2580 is going to be something to behold and devices should start being equipped with the speed demon by early 2013. This upcoming powerhouse of a processor is said to double the speed of the Medfield and will also adorn the XMM7160, Intel’s multimode LTE modem. The Atom Z2000 is going to be geared more towards mid range affordable devices and runs at 1GHz and includes the XMM6265 modem which has HSPA+ connectivity and even sports a dual-SIM mode.

To further assure the promising future of the new Atom processors, Visa also signed on with Intel and will include its payWave system on future Intel-toting handsets. Now the question remains, what will ARM have to say about the new Atoms and what will they release to compete in the ever advancing chip market? We should know soon enough. Full press release after the break.  » Read the rest

ASUS’ Quad-Core Transformer 2 Tablet Could Launch November 7th

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by Justin Routhier on
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After months of anticipation, we may finally see the launch of the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer 2, packed with that drool-worthy NVIDIA Kal-El quad-core processor we’ve been dreaming about. The online retailer, LambdaTek Component Shop, shows the Transformer 2 (listed as model number TF201-1I020A) as in-stock on November 7th, which would make good on ASUS CEO Jerry Shen’s comments last week that the device would indeed launch by the end of the year. Interestingly enough, the price is set at £537.85 (tax included) or about $739.77 USD, which is an increase of more than 45% from Shen’s remarks regarding its projected retail cost.

Let’s check out those specs:

  • Runs Android 3.2 Honeycomb
  • NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor
  • 10.1-inch display
  • 32GB of storage
  • 1GB of RAM

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Archos Still Aiming For G9 Honeycomb Tablets Release, Just Need Some Last Minute Revisions

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Archos is still eager to release their high-end G9 Honeycomb tablets, but unfortunately, will have to make some slight modifications before doing so and those modifications could be considered a slight downgrade.  The 1.5GHz OMAP 4 CPU’s won’t be ready until some time next year, subsequently causing Archos to change their strategy a bit.  Instead of delaying the launch until then, they’re opting to go with an under clocked CPU, the slightly lower 1.2 GHz dual-core option found in the lower 8 GB model.  It looks like Archos will then begin implementing the 1.5GHz OMAP 4 CPU’s as soon as they are available next year.  No other changes have been made to the devices and if you’re interested in purchasing the lower-end 8-inch Archos 80 G9 device sporting 8 gig’s and a 1GHz dual-core CPU, you can grab it for $300 over at their site.

[via tabletonline by phandroid]

Pantech P4100 Tablet Revealed In Nenamark Results

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Nenamark results for a Pantech tablet with the model number P4100 have surfaced, giving us an early peek into a future Android Honeycomb 3.2 device for AT&T. Although scarce, the additional details do implicate a promising 1.5GHz Qualcomm processor with an Adreno 220 GPU and a display with 1024×720 resolution. The results don’t spill all the beans, but it certainly drops some juicy clues for a device worth keeping our eyes on.

[via phandroid]

Intel processors to get Gingerbread by 2012? (Video)

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With the ever growing popularity of the Android operating system, processor developers have been chomping at the bit to develop a chip that would be widely accepted by cellphone and tablet manufacturers. Intel, creator of The Atom processor used in notebooks and set top boxes, has had a hard time producing a processor that would function well on Android due to the fact that their chips are not very power efficient. With hopes to design an open source version of Gingerbread, Intel aims to provide a new line of E series chips that can be used on both tablets and phones that focus on better battery performance. With such a major presence in the desktop computing world, it’s no wonder that Intel wants a piece of the mobile marketplace.

Watch the video after the break to see Intel mention the possibility of bringing Android to the new Atom E series processors. (Gingerbread mentioned at about 50 seconds in).

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