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Qualcomm hints future Snapdragon chip will be made by Samsung, again!
Ending its multi-foundry strategy, Qualcomm is giving all the Snapdragon orders to Taiwanese TSMC since the second half of last year. Meanwhile, Qualcomm CMO hinted that Samsung foundry may join the collaboration again and start producing future Snapdragon chipsets.
According to the information (via TheElec), Qualcomm implied the possibility of collaborating with Samsung foundry again in the post-3nm process for Snapdragon chips. Next-gen Snapdragon chips (using 2nm/GAA process) may be produced by a dual system by Samsung and TSMC.
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It’s reported that Qualcomm ended up using Samsung foundry due to the low yield of 4nm process and the former plans to entrust all AP production using the 3nm process to TSMC. Regarding the ‘3nm and 2nm foundry utilization plan’, Qualcomm CMO said, “We are continuing to maintain a cooperative relationship with Samsung Foundry.”
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When asked if Qualcomm would maintain the multi-foundry strategy, Maguire CMO replied “yes”. “Qualcomm is too large to go with a single foundry,” he said. “The multi-foundry strategy is much easier in terms of supply, but it is also advantageous in terms of price competitiveness and scale.” “In particular, a multi-foundry strategy is more appropriate for expanding into business areas other than smartphones,” he added.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Qualcomm officially unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset at the Qualcomm Summit in Hawaii. Compared to the 8 Gen 1, the new flagship chip’s AI performance is increased up to 4.35 times and offers 25% faster performance and 40% improved power efficiency.
Samsung Battery Guardian app is a part of Good Guardians (Galaxy Labs). It monitors and optimizes the battery performance of Samsung phones, by detecting and blocking apps that drain the battery in the background, and by offering various power saving modes and settings .
At the moment, the Korean tech giant is releasing a new update for Battery Guardian app. It carries two different versions – v4.6.07 and v4.5.09. The version 4.6.07 is compatible with the One UI 6.0 open beta that Samsung has recently launched for some of its flagship devices.
On the other side, the version 4.5.09 brings One UI 5.1.1 support, which is the latest stable version of the Samsung custom skin. If you have received the update then, you can install the update to enjoy enhanced features to enjoy the benefits of a long lasting and smoother battery performance .
One of the new features that Battery Guardian app introduces for One UI 6 devices is Screen Curtain, which allows users to overlay an always-on display screen while keeping the active app running in the background. It can also help save battery life by reducing the screen brightness and preventing accidental touches.
Introducing Screen Curtain feature of Samsung One UI 6 (Android 14)
Samsung is releasing a fresh firmware update for Galaxy A23 smartphone users in the US. This update installs the Android security patch released in August 2023 to improve system security.
The new update for the Samsung Galaxy A23 smartphone comes with PDA version A236USQU4CWHC. The update is rolling out for locked models of Galaxy S23 on the T-Mobile network in the US and other carriers could get this update soon.
August 2023 security patch fixes over 70 issues, mainly related to Samsung Members, the Internet, the Galaxy Store, and more to provide a seamless and bug-free experience.
If you have received a notification of the latest update, then check and install it now through Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.
Samsung Keyboard app is getting a new update with version 5.8.00.40. The new update is available on the Galaxy Store with an installtion package size of 97.46MB, which brings improvement and bug fixes.
The fresh update fixes recognition errors in specific areas, which means the app will be more accurate and responsive when typing in different languages, regions, and contexts.
The latest update is compatible with Galaxy devices running from Android 12L to Android 14 OS. The new update is available for download from the Google Play Store or the Samsung Galaxy Store. Alternatively, users can download the Samsung Keyboard 5.8.00.40 update through the third-party source link mentioned here.
Samsung Keyboard app offers various customization options, such as themes, fonts, layouts, and keyboard size. Users can also access various Samsung services, such as Samsung Pass, Samsung Pay, and Bixby, from the keyboard app.
