The official Spigen Amazon storefront is now offering the best price yet on its new OneTap Pro (MagFit) 3-in-1 Qi2 15W Wireless Charging Stand at $59.99 shipped. Spigen is known for delivering notable value for your money, but this has to be one of the...
Welcome to 9to5toys Battlestation Weekly – your go-to spot for the weekly roundup of the hottest deals and latest releases in PC gaming at a glance every Saturday morning. This week, we’re spotlighting massive discounts on a bunch of Razer gaming gear ...
It may be Saturday, but it’s possible your week’s work has just begun. Sure, Fortnite dropped its Week 3 quests for Absolute Doom days ago, but you got a little busy, and now you’ve got some catching up to do. If Robert Downey Jr. has taught us anythin...
EVERSPACE 2 developer ROCKFISH Games, being headquartered in Hamburg, couldn't very well pass up on the Cologne-based Gamescom, especially since they've got the Titans DLC coming up soon. Due to launch on September 16 across all platforms (PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X) for a price tag of $15, this is the first story DLC for the space combat game that was fully released in 2023. I caught up with ROCKFISH Games CEO and Co-Founder Michael Schade and Communications Manager Lee Guille to learn more about EVERSPACE 2: Titans and to discuss various aspects of the industry, from their […]
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 has been hinted by a company executive to be more expensive than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 as the transition to custom Oryon cores is not a ‘chump change’ endeavor. Unfortunately, it is difficult to calculate how pricey the upcoming SoC will be because according to the latest rumor, smartphone OEMs have yet to place orders for it. It appears that even Qualcomm’s partners might be hesitant about incorporating the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in their upcoming flagships due to its high price, but their only other option now is MediaTek. Estimated cost per unit […]
As Samsung gears up for the big launch of its sixth generation foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, at the Unpacked 2024 to be taking place in July, new reports have emerged claiming that the event might take you by surprise with the price of the devices. With varied speculations flooding around the much-hyped event, we cannot be certain which one prediction is closer to the truth, especially with contradictory news dropping in every now and then. The recent report, however, seems to offer exclusive information particular to the Galaxy Z series. New reports […]
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is a terrific performer when running in flagships, and when fueling the REDMAGIC 9 Pro, it is a lethal combination. Even in our review, we noted that ZTE’s top-end handset can maintain its performance thanks to its robust cooling solution. Unfortunately, when running AAA games like Red Dead Redemption 2, the smartphone fails to generate more than 10FPS, but that is not entirely the REDMAGIC 9 Pro’s fault, as you will soon find out. Red Dead Redemption 2 can only run on the REDMAGIC 9 Pro through an emulator, which pretty much cripples the framerate The […]
Samsung is rumored to be laser-focused on continuing a dual-chipset approach with the Galaxy S25 launch next year by introducing both the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Exynos 2500 variants in several markets. According to the latest rumor, the company has supposedly commenced testing of its upcoming SoC, and according to the latest development, it is faster than Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in both the CPU and GPU categories. However, that leaves us with more questions than answers, which we will discuss here. As typical rumors go, no remarks about the Exynos 2500’s efficiency were mentioned when compared to […]
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 offers a multitude of upgrades that are focused on mobile gaming, such as support for hardware-accelerated ray tracing, external monitors, and upscaling, but whether it is the lack of software updates or sheer performance deficit, the company’s latest and greatest can still lag behind Apple’s A17 Pro in some areas. The latest difference between the two is the limitation of visual settings in Call of Duty Mobile Warzone, where the premium Android SoC does not support the ‘PEAK’ graphics option. In contrast, the A17 Pro found in the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max […]
Qualcomm has recently introduced the "s" subdivision in its Snapdragon lineup of chips, which delivers enhanced performance compared to the previous iterations. Additionally, the latest chips also bring advancements in handling AI processes on chips and will be part of future smartphone releases. With a handful of flagship features onboard, the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 costs less than the previous 8 Gen 2 and 8 Gen 3 chips, which is a win for budget smartphones. Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is a flagship-level chip at a cheaper price - A win for budget smartphones If you are unfamiliar with it, […]
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is a higher-binned version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 exclusively designed for Samsung and its latest Galaxy S24 series. For those that do not know, the slightly tweaked SoC features a slightly overclocked Cortex-X4 core and Adreno 750 GPU. These improvements were tested out in 3DMark’s Solar Bay test, where the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy outperformed Apple’s M2 while consuming significantly less power, making it the first smartphone SoC to complete this feat. Unfortunately, the same results are not repeated in other benchmarks such as GFXBench, where the Snapdragon 8 Gen […]
Qualcomm has slowly been raising the prices of its flagship smartphone chipsets, making the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 the most expensive SoC the company has shipped to its partners. In fact, according to one estimation, the latest silicon is 25 percent costlier than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, meaning that smartphone manufacturers would either have to raise their own prices, making it even more difficult for consumers to upgrade, or sacrifice their margins. Biggest price hike came when Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 was hinted to be more expensive than the Snapdragon 8 Gen […]
The Galaxy S24 hype train is going as strong as it was a few days ago. After the official announcement, we managed to find out a lot of details about the new phones. Now, the one thing that Samsung did not reveal during the Unpacked event is the chipset availability specific to regions. If you are looking to upgrade to a new device, you might want to find out what you will be getting beforehand. Both the Exynos 2400 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy on the Galaxy S24 series are worthy choices this time around. Now, for […]
In the latest 3DMark Solar Bay Stress Test, the Exynos 2400 manages to impress once again as it beats the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in performance stability while running in the smaller Galaxy S24 Plus. In short, Samsung’s latest SoC scores higher than Qualcomm’s latest and greatest silicon. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3’s performance drops to 48 percent of its actual capability, obtaining a lower score than the Exynos 2400 The Solar Bay Stress Test is similar to 3DMark’s Wild Life Extreme as it pushes smartphone chipsets to their limits by throwing a multitude of CPU and GPU-focused workloads to tackle. In […]
For the rest of the year, more Android flagships with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Dimensity 9300 will be found in a plethora of premium smartphones, but according to one tipster, companies are shifting towards a different strategy, which is equipping its less expensive handsets with the same SoCs. While this will hurt the manufacturer’s margins, it shows how eager these companies are to increase their global market share, even if the outcome negligibly rewards them. Mid-rangers with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Dimensity 9300 chipsets rumored to arrive in H2 2024 On Weibo, tipster Digital Chat Station has put […]
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has so far impressed with its suite of features focused on increased CPU and GPU performance, along with support for hardware-accelerated ray tracing, AI, and more. However, for Qualcomm’s latest SoC to have any considerable gains against the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, the company had to increase its maximum power consumption, which, in turn, negatively affected its efficiency. Let us check out the latest details and see the performance results. Efficiency score of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 suffers 11 percent against the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 as a result of the increased […]
Samsung has been reported on multiple occasions to introduce a design change with the Galaxy S25 Ultra launch, with the flagship said to feature rounded corners instead of sharp ones, resembling the company’s Galaxy Note 7. However, it is one thing to check out an artist’s impression of the smartphone and another to view an actual render, and we are happy to mention that an official image has come out, but there is a catch. The notable leakster responsible for showcasing the Galaxy S25 Ultra to his fans has blurred it out unless his financial target is met. Donation goal from […]
This week saw the release of Astro Bot, a delightful game that pays tribute to the rich history of PlayStation. It also, inadvertently, highlights the dearth of new games and franchises really worth celebrating from the PS5 era. Also, Star Wars Outlaws...
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 has been hinted by a company executive to be more expensive than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 as the transition to custom Oryon cores is not a ‘chump change’ endeavor. Unfortunately, it is difficult to calculate how pricey the upcoming SoC will be because according to the latest rumor, smartphone OEMs have yet to place orders for it. It appears that even Qualcomm’s partners might be hesitant about incorporating the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in their upcoming flagships due to its high price, but their only other option now is MediaTek. Estimated cost per unit […]
As Samsung gears up for the big launch of its sixth generation foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, at the Unpacked 2024 to be taking place in July, new reports have emerged claiming that the event might take you by surprise with the price of the devices. With varied speculations flooding around the much-hyped event, we cannot be certain which one prediction is closer to the truth, especially with contradictory news dropping in every now and then. The recent report, however, seems to offer exclusive information particular to the Galaxy Z series. New reports […]
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is a terrific performer when running in flagships, and when fueling the REDMAGIC 9 Pro, it is a lethal combination. Even in our review, we noted that ZTE’s top-end handset can maintain its performance thanks to its robust cooling solution. Unfortunately, when running AAA games like Red Dead Redemption 2, the smartphone fails to generate more than 10FPS, but that is not entirely the REDMAGIC 9 Pro’s fault, as you will soon find out. Red Dead Redemption 2 can only run on the REDMAGIC 9 Pro through an emulator, which pretty much cripples the framerate The […]
Samsung is rumored to be laser-focused on continuing a dual-chipset approach with the Galaxy S25 launch next year by introducing both the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Exynos 2500 variants in several markets. According to the latest rumor, the company has supposedly commenced testing of its upcoming SoC, and according to the latest development, it is faster than Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in both the CPU and GPU categories. However, that leaves us with more questions than answers, which we will discuss here. As typical rumors go, no remarks about the Exynos 2500’s efficiency were mentioned when compared to […]
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 offers a multitude of upgrades that are focused on mobile gaming, such as support for hardware-accelerated ray tracing, external monitors, and upscaling, but whether it is the lack of software updates or sheer performance deficit, the company’s latest and greatest can still lag behind Apple’s A17 Pro in some areas. The latest difference between the two is the limitation of visual settings in Call of Duty Mobile Warzone, where the premium Android SoC does not support the ‘PEAK’ graphics option. In contrast, the A17 Pro found in the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max […]
Qualcomm has recently introduced the "s" subdivision in its Snapdragon lineup of chips, which delivers enhanced performance compared to the previous iterations. Additionally, the latest chips also bring advancements in handling AI processes on chips and will be part of future smartphone releases. With a handful of flagship features onboard, the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 costs less than the previous 8 Gen 2 and 8 Gen 3 chips, which is a win for budget smartphones. Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is a flagship-level chip at a cheaper price - A win for budget smartphones If you are unfamiliar with it, […]
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is a higher-binned version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 exclusively designed for Samsung and its latest Galaxy S24 series. For those that do not know, the slightly tweaked SoC features a slightly overclocked Cortex-X4 core and Adreno 750 GPU. These improvements were tested out in 3DMark’s Solar Bay test, where the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy outperformed Apple’s M2 while consuming significantly less power, making it the first smartphone SoC to complete this feat. Unfortunately, the same results are not repeated in other benchmarks such as GFXBench, where the Snapdragon 8 Gen […]
Qualcomm has slowly been raising the prices of its flagship smartphone chipsets, making the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 the most expensive SoC the company has shipped to its partners. In fact, according to one estimation, the latest silicon is 25 percent costlier than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, meaning that smartphone manufacturers would either have to raise their own prices, making it even more difficult for consumers to upgrade, or sacrifice their margins. Biggest price hike came when Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 was hinted to be more expensive than the Snapdragon 8 Gen […]
The Galaxy S24 hype train is going as strong as it was a few days ago. After the official announcement, we managed to find out a lot of details about the new phones. Now, the one thing that Samsung did not reveal during the Unpacked event is the chipset availability specific to regions. If you are looking to upgrade to a new device, you might want to find out what you will be getting beforehand. Both the Exynos 2400 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy on the Galaxy S24 series are worthy choices this time around. Now, for […]
In the latest 3DMark Solar Bay Stress Test, the Exynos 2400 manages to impress once again as it beats the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in performance stability while running in the smaller Galaxy S24 Plus. In short, Samsung’s latest SoC scores higher than Qualcomm’s latest and greatest silicon. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3’s performance drops to 48 percent of its actual capability, obtaining a lower score than the Exynos 2400 The Solar Bay Stress Test is similar to 3DMark’s Wild Life Extreme as it pushes smartphone chipsets to their limits by throwing a multitude of CPU and GPU-focused workloads to tackle. In […]
For the rest of the year, more Android flagships with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Dimensity 9300 will be found in a plethora of premium smartphones, but according to one tipster, companies are shifting towards a different strategy, which is equipping its less expensive handsets with the same SoCs. While this will hurt the manufacturer’s margins, it shows how eager these companies are to increase their global market share, even if the outcome negligibly rewards them. Mid-rangers with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Dimensity 9300 chipsets rumored to arrive in H2 2024 On Weibo, tipster Digital Chat Station has put […]
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has so far impressed with its suite of features focused on increased CPU and GPU performance, along with support for hardware-accelerated ray tracing, AI, and more. However, for Qualcomm’s latest SoC to have any considerable gains against the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, the company had to increase its maximum power consumption, which, in turn, negatively affected its efficiency. Let us check out the latest details and see the performance results. Efficiency score of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 suffers 11 percent against the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 as a result of the increased […]