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Google Pixel Fold and Galaxy Watch6 chips made by Samsung 5nm to perform better!
Samsung made notable improvements in its 5nm chip fabrication technology, which will be benefiting the upcoming Galaxy Watch6 and Google’s Pixel Fold. As the smartwatch would bring Samsung’s Exynos chip, the first Pixel Fold is likely to equip the same chip as Pixel 7.
According to tipster Tech_Reve, the Tensor G2 chipset installed in the Google Pixel Fold could perform better than the Pixel 7 series. Similarly, the Galaxy Watch6, which is borrowing Watch5’s Exynos W920 SoC could be better than the same chip used in its predecessor.
No doubt, the Exynos W920 processor is made by Samsung Foundry and Google also picked the same fabrication ground for its second-generation Tensor chipset. After seeing power efficiency and thermal issues, the company has made radical improvements to make the process better.
Tensor G2 Specs
- Big Cores 2x Cortex-X1 @ 2.85GHz
- Medium Cores 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.35GHz
- Little Cores 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
- GPU – ARM Mali G710 MP07
Talking about the Exynos W920 chip, it’s developed exclusively for smartwatches. The Galaxy Watch5 lineup is equipped with the same chipset, which brings a 1.18GHz Dual-core (Cortex®-A55) CPU, Mali-G68 MP2 GPU, and fabricated on 5nm process tech.
Most likely, there won’t be any kind of change in specs, but Samsung’s enhanced 5nm process tech would play a key role in boosting the performance and efficiency of these chipsets. And as per the tipster’s claim, both Galaxy Watch6 and Pixel Fold bring chips made by Samsung 5nm.
Pixel Fold.
Recent report suggest that the Google Pixel Fold will be announced next month and pre-orders would start at the same time. It’s going to be a tough competitor to the Galaxy Z Fold4 and the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold5, which could go official by August.
Korean media report recently revealed that Samsung Display is reportedly supplying its new foldable panel to Google for the Pixel Fold smartphone. At the same time, Samsung Electronics is using the same screen as the Fold4 in its future foldable.
Samsung has unveiled two new battery packs with powerful performance using recycled materials. The launch, scheduled for the 19th, introduces the PD Battery Pack 20,000 mAh and the PD Wireless Charging Battery Pack 10,000 mAh. Both of these battery incorporate 30% UL-certified recycled plastic in their design, marking a stride in reducing carbon emissions.
The ‘PD Battery Pack 20,000 mAh’ offers a high capacity for charging, with a maximum output of 45W and three USB-C ports, allowing for simultaneously charging multiple devices. However, the actual charging speed may vary based on several factors, including the devices connected and charging conditions.
On the other hand, the ‘PD Wireless Charging Battery Pack 10,000 mAh’ provides the convenience of wireless charging, along with a wired charging capability of up to 25W. It comes with two USB-C ports, making it possible to charge up to three devices at once when combining wired and wireless charging.
Both battery packs comply with the USB PD 3.0 standard, ensuring quick and efficient charging for Samsung Galaxy products and other compatible devices.
The LPDDR6 market is expected to bloom as early as next year, as the new on-device AI memory is on the way with the latest LPDDR6 standard finalization taking place in Q3 2024. If the standard is confirmed in the third quarter, LPDDR will secure a new standard for the first time in five years.
Going toward the details, the International Semiconductor Standard Organization (JEDEC) recently held discussions on the next-generation mobile RAM standard. The meeting proceeded with the finalization process to finalize the LPDDR6 standard.
An official in the semiconductor industry said,
- “We have held various discussions to confirm the LPDDR6 standard specification,” and it will be released in the third quarter of this year.”
To be mentioned, the JEDEC is a private organization that establishes semiconductor standards, that is, sizes and specifications, and more than 60 people from memory, system semiconductor, and design asset (IP) companies participated in this Lisbon meeting.
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Furthermore, the LPDDR6 standard will be established with a focus on improving data processing performance as the demand for on-device AI to perform large-scale AI calculations on smartphones, laptops, and tablet PCs is rapidly increasing. In addition, the power consumption standard will also be improved.
However, once the LPDDR6 standard is confirmed, major memory manufacturers such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are expected to begin commercializing their products in earnest.
Microsoft has announced the launch of a new AI chatbot that can help finance workers with common tasks in Excel and Outlook. The Copilot for Finance is currently in public preview and will be available for purchase soon.
The Copilot for Finance is part of Microsoft’s vision to empower every department with a Copilot, a smart assistant that can generate natural-sounding text or other content with minimal human input.
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As per the information (via CNBC), the Copilot for Finance can perform functions such as variance analysis, data reconciliation, and collections process in Outlook, using data from SAP and Microsoft Dynamics 365. Microsoft plans to add more features to the Copilot for Finance later this year.
Microsoft’s corporate vice president Charles Lamanna said that the Copilot for Finance was developed with input from Microsoft’s finance department. He also said that the Japanese advertising agency Dentsu will be one of the first customers to use the Copilot for Finance.
