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  Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Could Feature 2nm Exynos Chip as Firm Prioritises Closing Gap With TSMC: Report

  Samsung may bring Exynos back to its top-tier lineup with the Galaxy S27 Ultra, as its 2nm yields are expected to improve significantly by 2027. A report claims better production efficiency and higher capacity could finally make Exynos chips suitable for the Ultra model. The Galaxy S26 Ultra, however, is expected to be powered solely by Snapdragon ...

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  TSMC Reportedly Informs Apple of Higher Chip Fabrication Costs Under 5nm Next Year

  Manufacturing the iPhone and other devices could become more expensive for Apple due to the alleged rise in costs. As per a tipster, the Cupertino-based tech giant has been informed by TSMC of the impending rise in advanced fabrication processes of chipsets under 5 (nm) next year. While the general increase in production costs is said to be between...

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  Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Leak Hints at Two Variants Including 'Pro' Model

  A new leak suggests Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset will debut in two versions, including a standard model and a Pro variant. Both will use TSMC’s 2nm N2P process and a 2+3+3 CPU core layout, but the Pro will feature LPDDR6 memory, a faster GPU, and enhanced AI capabilities. Expected to cost about $70 (roughly Rs. 6,200) mo...

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  MediaTek Dimensity 8500 SoC Architecture, Specifications Leaked; Could Launch Soon

  MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chip, expected to succeed the Dimensity 8400 SoC, could be manufactured using Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) 4nm process, a tipster revealed. This comes a month after the tech firm launched its flagship Dimensity 9500 chip. Earlier reports suggest that the Dimensity 8500 SoC will be featured on the Xiaom...

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  Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Chipset Key Specifications and Benchmark Scores Tipped; May Power Upcoming iQOO, Vivo Phones

  Qualcomm is rumoured to be developing a new chipset that could join the recently introduced 8 Elite Gen 5. As per a tipster, the unannounced Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 could feature a design blueprint identical to the flagship SoC. It is said to be fabricated based on TSMC’s N3p process. Tipster suggests OEMs such as iQOO, Motorola, Meizu, and Vivo could...

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  Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Tipped to Support LPDDR6 RAM, UFS 5.0 Storage

  Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 chipset could support up to LPDDR 6 RAM and UFS 5.0 storage, according to a tipster. If this is true, then the rumoured SoC, which is expected to launch next year, could offer significant upgrades over Qualcomm's current flagship 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, which supports up to LPDDR5X RAM. Moreover, the company is tipped to us...

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  iPhone 18 Pro Max Key Features Leaked; iPhone 18 Series May Launch in Phases

  According to a new leak, the iPhone 18 Pro series will feature a refined design, variable aperture support, and a 48-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with a larger aperture. Apple reportedly plans to launch the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, Air, and Fold models in September 2026, followed by the standard iPhone 18 and 18e in early 2027. The Pro model...

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  Vivo X300 Pro Tops Xiaomi 17 Pro Max on AnTuTu's CPU Test; Dimensity 9500 Reportedly Cheaper Than Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

  Vivo X300 Pro, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, slightly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in AnTuTu scores, leading in CPU and memory, while Xiaomi excels in GPU and UX. Despite both chips using TSMC’s 3nm process, the Dimensity 9500 is estimated to cost around 50 percent less than Qualcomm’s chip. With ris...

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  Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 to Launch With ‘Unreleased’ 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Chip: Report

  The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 could be powered by an unreleased version of Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, as per a report. Samsung is said to have stabilised the yield of the unreleased 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC through its Exynos 2600 test production. While production will be handled by TSMC, Samsung could play the role of...

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  Realme GT 8 Pro Confirmed to Debut With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, R1 Graphics Chip and Dual Symmetrical Speakers

  Realme GT 8 Pro will be powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, the company announced on Thursday. The handset is confirmed to come with a dedicated R1 graphics chip for handling graphics intensive tasks. Realme will also equip it with dual symmetrical speakers for an improved multimedia experience. The Realme GT 8 Pro is schedu...

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  Qualcomm Unveils Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Chip With 23 Percent Faster Performance, Agentic AI Support

  Qualcomm has announced its highly-anticipated Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset for mobile devices at the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii. The new mobile processor features third-generation Oryon cores, which enable faster performance and improved efficiency compared to the previous Snapdragon 8 Elite platform. The chip gets support for Agentic AI assis...

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  Nvidia Bets Big on Intel With $5 Billion Stake and Chip Partnership

  Nvidia is investing $5 billion in chipmaker Intel to acquire roughly four percent stake in the struggling company. Nvidia's support represents a new opening for Intel after years of turnaround efforts at the famed US manufacturer failed to pay off, and it sent shares soaring 30 percent in premarket action.

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  MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Launch Date Announced; Company Designs Its First Chip Using TSMC’s 2nm Process

  MediaTek, a leading chipmaker, has finished designing and testing its flagship chip on TSMC’s cutting-edge 2nm process, making it one of the first companies to adopt this advanced technology. Mass production is slated for the end of next year. The company also revealed that its next-generation Dimensity flagship SoC, likely the Dimensity 9500, is...

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  Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Tipped to Exceed 4 Million Points on AnTuTu Benchmark; Specifications Leaked

  Qualcomm could announce the next-generation chipset, tentatively called the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, at its Snapdragon Summit later this month. While we wait for the official release, a prominent tipster states that the chipset could set a new benchmark for mobile processors. The CPU is likely to have two prime cores and six performance cores.

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  Apple Set to Take Nearly Half of TSMC’s 2nm Chip Production: Report

  TSMC is reportedly set to begin mass production of 2-nanometer chips in late 2025, with capacity at its Baoshan and Kaohsiung plants expected to remain fully utilised through 2026. Apple is said to have secured nearly half of the output, making it TSMC’s top customer, while Qualcomm ranks second. Other initial adopters of the process include AMD,...