Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
We’re continuing our Best of Black Friday posts today with a look at the best current deals on power stations and their respective bundle options. Folks across the country and beyond have been steadily investing more and more in the industry for a vari...
Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
Qualcomm is expected to switch to its custom Oryon cores when it officially announces the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. A company executive claimed that the flagship SoC would be unveiled in October, making it the first silicon from the San Diego firm to transition to in-house CPU designs completely. However, this shift could cost Qualcomm’s partners a hefty sum, as one tipster claims that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be expensive, and phone makers will have to evaluate the overall configuration of their devices to sell them at competitive prices. Tipster also mentions that Snapdragon 8 Gen 4’s wafer […]
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to be announced in October this year, but with a few modifications, as an earlier rumor claimed that Qualcomm will adjust its frequency to reach 4.26GHz, possibly to obtain an advantage against Apple and its upcoming A18 chipsets. However, based on a recent discussion, it appears that these changes are only being done so Qualcomm can have an edge against its rival in Geekbench, with potentially little to no benefit in real-world applications. Geekbench issues a meaningful break between each workload to minimize throttle; Snapdragon 8 Gen 4’s increased clock speeds could take […]
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 design was previously said to be finalized in April this year, with a target frequency of 4.00GHz and above. However, looking at Apple’s M4 and its high clock speeds that help the chipset attain a record-breaking single-core score, Qualcomm is rumored to introduce a chipset redesign with a new target frequency of 4.26GHz. This change is said to be made to take on Apple’s upcoming A18 and A18 Pro, which may also operate at higher frequencies to gain an edge against the competition. Targeted frequency for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could be reached thanks […]
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is going to be the next greatest chipset from Qualcomm, and it should be coming out sometime later this year. Although brands like Samsung won't be utilizing it until the start of 2025, the same cannot be said about other companies as they are already preparing to release their devices powered by the chipset, and the latest tip that we have suggests that the chipset is going to show face sometime in October, later this year. Snapdragon 8 Gen 4-powered devices will include OnePlus 13, Xiaomi 15, and a couple more to be released later […]
Qualcomm is expected to officially unveil the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in October this year, so it is no surprise that the flagship’s engineering sample is being thoroughly tested and benchmarked to iron out the problems before commercial units are sent to the company’s phone partners. However, early results show that the chipset’s performance is beyond disappointing, with the performance cores said to be running at a significantly lower resolution than what previous reports suggested. Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 engineering sample likely throttling, leading to lowered clock speeds and a ‘less than ideal’ AnTuTu score We have reported earlier that […]
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is said to be officially announced in October, but an earlier rumor claimed that the chipset’s design would be finalized in April, meaning several Qualcomm partners would have a chance to examine and perform their testing of the SoC. One device being tweaked with the silicon is the OnePlus 13, with one tipster sharing a few specifications of the upcoming flagship in the latest rumor. Unfortunately, the OnePlus 13 will not be the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, as that exclusive right will likely be held by the Xiaomi 13 Though Xiaomi will probably be […]
A few of Qualcomm’s phone partners always make an appearance at the company’s annual Snapdragon Summit to reveal which of their devices will be powered by the next flagship chipset. Historically, Xiaomi has always been the first to announce its premium offering for next year, and according to a tipster, the Chinese manufacturer will retain those exclusive rights when it unveils its first Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 smartphone. However, showcasing a launch is one thing, and making it officially available to purchase is another. Xiaomi 15 to be the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 flagship to be announced in Q4 […]
Samsung is reported to stick with a dual-chipset launch strategy for its upcoming Galaxy S25 series, where some regions will offer the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, while others will sell the Exynos 2500 variants. The Exynos 2400 provided a slew of surprises as the company significantly improved its current-generation flagship SoC. Next year, Samsung is expected to kick things up a notch and is rumored to leverage its second-generation 3nm process to mass produce the Exynos 2500. This move could give the SoC power efficiency attributes that dwarf Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. Designing and producing the Exynos 2500 […]
Qualcomm might find it difficult to tame the power consumption of the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, despite the chipset reported on multiple occasions to be mass produced on TSMC’s 3nm ‘N3E’ node. Theoretically, an improved manufacturing process should mean that the flagship SoC will be energy-efficient, but a tipster hints that smartphone makers opting to use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in their models will add bigger batteries. Companies may compensate for the silicon’s increased power by incorporating bigger cells to deliver that record runtime. Phone makers are rumored to use 5,500mAh batteries in flagships sporting the Snapdragon 8 […]
Samsung unveiled both the Exynos 2400 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 variants of its latest Galaxy S24 series earlier this year, and according to the latest report, the Korean giant will stick with a dual-chipset launch in 2025 when it officially announces the Galaxy S25 family. The only difference here is that the upcoming lineup is said to be fueled by both the Exynos 2500 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 variants. No word if Samsung will launch the Galaxy S25 Ultra exclusively with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 or change things up with an Exynos 2500 variant too In a […]
Qualcomm has managed to keep a lid on things as far as Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 leaks go, and about the only time we have heard about the upcoming chipset’s existence and potential performance is through a series of rumors. Well, for the first time, we have spotted a reference device running the San Diego firm’s SoC in the latest video, and though it does not reveal any intricate details of the silicon, it is still amusing to learn that YouTube ended up being the source of this information. Qualcomm was actually promoting the Snapdragon X Elite when the Snapdragon […]
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 has found a place between the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Qualcomm’s previous-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, taking various features of both SoCs to mass produce a cheaper solution for phone makers while delivering the same flagship experience. However, what prompted the San Diego firm to pursue such a chipset release, and could this trend be maintained next year too, after the release of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4? Here, we discuss the possibilities of a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 launch and why it makes sense going forward. First things first, why did Qualcomm proceed with […]
Qualcomm is expected to switch to its custom Oryon cores when it officially announces the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. A company executive claimed that the flagship SoC would be unveiled in October, making it the first silicon from the San Diego firm to transition to in-house CPU designs completely. However, this shift could cost Qualcomm’s partners a hefty sum, as one tipster claims that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be expensive, and phone makers will have to evaluate the overall configuration of their devices to sell them at competitive prices. Tipster also mentions that Snapdragon 8 Gen 4’s wafer […]
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to be announced in October this year, but with a few modifications, as an earlier rumor claimed that Qualcomm will adjust its frequency to reach 4.26GHz, possibly to obtain an advantage against Apple and its upcoming A18 chipsets. However, based on a recent discussion, it appears that these changes are only being done so Qualcomm can have an edge against its rival in Geekbench, with potentially little to no benefit in real-world applications. Geekbench issues a meaningful break between each workload to minimize throttle; Snapdragon 8 Gen 4’s increased clock speeds could take […]
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 design was previously said to be finalized in April this year, with a target frequency of 4.00GHz and above. However, looking at Apple’s M4 and its high clock speeds that help the chipset attain a record-breaking single-core score, Qualcomm is rumored to introduce a chipset redesign with a new target frequency of 4.26GHz. This change is said to be made to take on Apple’s upcoming A18 and A18 Pro, which may also operate at higher frequencies to gain an edge against the competition. Targeted frequency for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could be reached thanks […]
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is going to be the next greatest chipset from Qualcomm, and it should be coming out sometime later this year. Although brands like Samsung won't be utilizing it until the start of 2025, the same cannot be said about other companies as they are already preparing to release their devices powered by the chipset, and the latest tip that we have suggests that the chipset is going to show face sometime in October, later this year. Snapdragon 8 Gen 4-powered devices will include OnePlus 13, Xiaomi 15, and a couple more to be released later […]
Qualcomm is expected to officially unveil the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in October this year, so it is no surprise that the flagship’s engineering sample is being thoroughly tested and benchmarked to iron out the problems before commercial units are sent to the company’s phone partners. However, early results show that the chipset’s performance is beyond disappointing, with the performance cores said to be running at a significantly lower resolution than what previous reports suggested. Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 engineering sample likely throttling, leading to lowered clock speeds and a ‘less than ideal’ AnTuTu score We have reported earlier that […]
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is said to be officially announced in October, but an earlier rumor claimed that the chipset’s design would be finalized in April, meaning several Qualcomm partners would have a chance to examine and perform their testing of the SoC. One device being tweaked with the silicon is the OnePlus 13, with one tipster sharing a few specifications of the upcoming flagship in the latest rumor. Unfortunately, the OnePlus 13 will not be the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, as that exclusive right will likely be held by the Xiaomi 13 Though Xiaomi will probably be […]
A few of Qualcomm’s phone partners always make an appearance at the company’s annual Snapdragon Summit to reveal which of their devices will be powered by the next flagship chipset. Historically, Xiaomi has always been the first to announce its premium offering for next year, and according to a tipster, the Chinese manufacturer will retain those exclusive rights when it unveils its first Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 smartphone. However, showcasing a launch is one thing, and making it officially available to purchase is another. Xiaomi 15 to be the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 flagship to be announced in Q4 […]
Samsung is reported to stick with a dual-chipset launch strategy for its upcoming Galaxy S25 series, where some regions will offer the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, while others will sell the Exynos 2500 variants. The Exynos 2400 provided a slew of surprises as the company significantly improved its current-generation flagship SoC. Next year, Samsung is expected to kick things up a notch and is rumored to leverage its second-generation 3nm process to mass produce the Exynos 2500. This move could give the SoC power efficiency attributes that dwarf Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. Designing and producing the Exynos 2500 […]
Qualcomm might find it difficult to tame the power consumption of the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, despite the chipset reported on multiple occasions to be mass produced on TSMC’s 3nm ‘N3E’ node. Theoretically, an improved manufacturing process should mean that the flagship SoC will be energy-efficient, but a tipster hints that smartphone makers opting to use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in their models will add bigger batteries. Companies may compensate for the silicon’s increased power by incorporating bigger cells to deliver that record runtime. Phone makers are rumored to use 5,500mAh batteries in flagships sporting the Snapdragon 8 […]
Samsung unveiled both the Exynos 2400 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 variants of its latest Galaxy S24 series earlier this year, and according to the latest report, the Korean giant will stick with a dual-chipset launch in 2025 when it officially announces the Galaxy S25 family. The only difference here is that the upcoming lineup is said to be fueled by both the Exynos 2500 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 variants. No word if Samsung will launch the Galaxy S25 Ultra exclusively with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 or change things up with an Exynos 2500 variant too In a […]
Qualcomm has managed to keep a lid on things as far as Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 leaks go, and about the only time we have heard about the upcoming chipset’s existence and potential performance is through a series of rumors. Well, for the first time, we have spotted a reference device running the San Diego firm’s SoC in the latest video, and though it does not reveal any intricate details of the silicon, it is still amusing to learn that YouTube ended up being the source of this information. Qualcomm was actually promoting the Snapdragon X Elite when the Snapdragon […]
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 has found a place between the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Qualcomm’s previous-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, taking various features of both SoCs to mass produce a cheaper solution for phone makers while delivering the same flagship experience. However, what prompted the San Diego firm to pursue such a chipset release, and could this trend be maintained next year too, after the release of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4? Here, we discuss the possibilities of a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 launch and why it makes sense going forward. First things first, why did Qualcomm proceed with […]