The Pixel 10 series could be equipped with a Tensor G5 chip made by TSMC as Google is reportedly ditching Samsung Foundry for its fifth-generation Tensor chipset, which would power the Pixel 10 series.

Evidence shared by AndroidAuthority indicates TSMC would manufacture Tensor G5 for Google. As Google’s Pixel business is gradually growing, parting ways with Samsung would give a major boost in terms of performance.

Pixel’s Tensor chipsets were always criticized for their performance and efficiency concerns. While Samsung Foundry has impressed with its latest Exynos chip in Galaxy S24, Google seems to have already jumped to TSMC.

Publicly available trade databases mention Google (as Shipper) and Tessolve Semiconductor (as Consignee). The description reveals the Google part number, chip’s code name “laguna (LGA),” goods’ type, packing type, manufacturer, and the number of tests the mentioned chipset has passed.

The evidence also reveals that the Pixel 10 might use up to 16GB of RAM, a huge 4GB bump to the current flagship’s RAM. This huge RAM boost is also expected to be brought to the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra, which Samsung would introduce in early next year.

Google introduced its in-house Tensor chipset in 2021 with Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. Since then, the company has partnered with Samsung for semiconductor production. This year’s Pixel 9 series will also use a Samsung-made Tensor G4 processor.

Galaxy AI has many features that make flagship Samsung phones like new. Debuted with the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung’s Galaxy AI suite is being released for the most popular premium phones, foldables, and tablets.

Last month, Samsung upgraded all the 2023 flagship phones, tablets, and foldables with Galaxy AI features. Earlier this month, the company further expanded the AI features with One UI 6.1 update to flagships released in 2022.

Galaxy AI brings both on-device and cloud-based artificial intelligence features. Google smartphone users are feeling robbed as they are not getting the AI advancements that the company announced with the Pixel 8 Pro.

Samsung’s Galaxy AI brings many cool features such as Live Translate, Interpreter, Generative Edit, Note Assist, Browsing Assist, Video Editor, Generative Wallpaper, and Circle to Search by Google.

Samsung devices getting Galaxy AI features

Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series benefited in the first phase of rollout. However, the second phase of Galaxy AI has just resumed after a slight break to the Galaxy S22 series.

While the Galaxy S23 and other 2023 models have widely received the update, the Galaxy S22’s rollout has just started. Initially available in South Korea, the AI-packed One UI upgrade will soon be available on your handset.

Galaxy S Series

• Galaxy S24 Series
  • S24, S24 Plus and S24 Ultra
• Galaxy S23 Series
  • S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra
• Galaxy S22 Series
  • S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra

Galaxy Z Series

• Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Fold 4
• Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Flip 4

Galaxy Tab Series

• Galaxy Tab S9 Series
  • Tab S9, Tab S9 Plus and Tab S9 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S8 Series
  • Tab S8, Tab S8 Plus and Tab S8 Ultra

Google Play Store is rolling out a significant update regarding the app and in-app payment. Android’s native app market has a vast range of applications and games for free. However, there’s a paid app category as well, which users found worth buying as per their preference.

According to the info, the Google Play Store has added a button that lets you create a payment link while purchasing an app or in-app item. You can use this link to ask someone else for payment on your behalf. It’s starting to roll out in India, with expansion expected gradually.

The user who taps the button is warned that the person who’s paying has to know their full email address, and can see the item that’s being purchased. Notably, app developers don’t have to do any additional work to support Google Play’s new “ask someone else to pay for this item” button.

A system share sheet will be displayed to share the payment link through a range of apps and services. Once generated, the payment link will be valid for 24 hours. The payer will have to make successful payments within 24 hours to buy an app or in-app stuff for the sender.