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TSMC to produce 3nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4: No talks w/ Samsung
Qualcomm may stick with TSMC for the 3nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor’s production next year. Earlier, the company was rumored to shift to a multi-foundry strategy, but it won’t happen next year. Samsung also has some 3nm clients, but no flagship product has been ordered.
According to China Times, Qualcomm and MediaTek plan to use the second-gen TSMC 3nm process to fabricate Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Dimensity 9400. The new N3E tech offers performance and efficiency improvements over the N3B, which is used in Apple’s A17 Pro.
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Reports suggest that the Taiwanese chip manufacturer is producing 60,000 to 70,000 wafers per month using its 3nm process. This number is expected to rise to 100,000 wafers by the end of next year. As of now, 5% of its revenue comes from its 3nm process, which will rise to 10% next year.
As a dedicated follower and user of Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones and One UI software, I have seen the tech world move forward, but I must admit, Apple‘s latest move has caught my attention. Bloomberg reports that Apple is gearing up to add satellite texting into its next Apple Watch Ultra, which is expected to launch in 2025.
The idea of satellite connectivity in smartwatches isn’t new, but Apple’s implementation could set a new standard. With this technology, you can send texts to satellites when out of range of traditional networks. In the US, the Google Pixel 9 and Apple iPhone 14 and later models support satellite connectivity.
But when you talk about Samsung‘s current devices, there’s something missing. Despite being at the forefront of many innovations in the tech world, Samsung has yet to bring satellite connectivity to its smartphones or smartwatches.
The company announced its 5G NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) modem technology back in 2023, which was supposed to enable two-way communication with satellites, but we have not seen this feature in any consumer product yet.
Samsung has been working hard on making One UI better and adding cool new features, but not having satellite communication is a missed opportunity, especially since other companies are moving forward with it.
By adding this to the Galaxy lineup, Samsung would stick to its promise of pushing boundaries while also giving people what they want: reliable communication everywhere.
Currently, there are no Samsung devices available on the market that feature both satellite texting and 5G Redcap support. Samsung has announced plans for future Exynos modems with these capabilities, but as of the latest information, no Samsung device with these features has been released.
To wrap up, Apple’s moving ahead with satellite features in its watches, and Samsung’s delay here is kind of disappointing for Galaxy users. Here’s hoping that with the next big device launch, Samsung will surprise us with this much-needed feature, making its devices even more essential in our daily lives.
Samsung has unveiled its TVKey Cloud technology to transform the way consumers experience television in India. Available through popular cable and satellite providers like GTPL Hathway and Dish TV, TVKey Cloud removes the need for a traditional set-top box. It is making the TV experience simpler, cleaner, and more convenient.
Samsung collaborated with NAGRAVISION to develop the TVKey Cloud, which is a first-of-its-kind technology that allows users to watch live TV, on-demand content, and OTT services directly on their Samsung Smart TVs. Notably, it’s all done without extra devices or cables.
This new technology is built into the TV itself to make it easy to access everything with just the TV remote. It works with Samsung’s 2023 and 2024 models, including Ultra HD, OLED, QLED, and Neo QLED TVs.
TVKey Cloud delivers high-quality content with excellent security to keep everything from TV shows to movies protected. This ensures that content creators and service providers can safely share their content with viewers while providing a smooth, premium viewing experience.
For consumers, Samsung TVKey Cloud brings some great savings in India. GTPL Hathway customers can save up to INR 2750, with benefits like free broadband installation, a router, and additional subscriptions to gaming and live TV apps. Dish TV users can save up to INR 2800, with one month of free DTH and OTT subscriptions.
Microsoft has started rolling out its Recall feature, and now users with certain Samsung Galaxy Book laptops can try it out in a preview. This feature helps users find things they’ve worked on in the past by using AI.
Announced in May 2024, this tool caused some concerns because it takes screenshots of what you do on your PC. However, Microsoft has worked to improve privacy and security. The company also addressed the issues and provided an option to stop Recall from taking screenshots in certain apps or websites.
The Recall feature allows you to search for things you’ve done in the past. You can type a natural language or use a timeline to scroll through your activities and find specific apps, files, or websites you were using at a certain time. It helps you quickly locate things you worked on, even if you can’t remember exactly when or where you saved them.
For now, the Microsoft Recall feature is available to users of the Galaxy Book 4 Edge and Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 laptops. These laptops come with powerful processors (Snapdragon X Elite and Intel Lunar Lake) that support the AI features of Recall.
To use the Recall feature, you need to join the Windows Insider Program’s Dev Channel and opt into the preview. While Recall is still in the testing phase, it offers an easy way to search for and find things you’ve worked on in the past.