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Google Pixel 7’s Tensor G2 chip is built on Samsung 4nm process and uses Exynos 5300 5G modem
Google introduces Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones with the Tensor G2 chip last week. According to the reports, this Google-made Tensor G2 Chipset is built on Samsung 4nm process and uses System LSI’s Exynos 5300 5G modem.
Last year’s Tensor chipset that is used in Pixel 6 smartphones was pretty good, though had a number of issues. Meanwhile, with the Tensor G2 chipset, the company has said to improve battery life and other areas as well as mainly focuses on AI performance and security capabilities.
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At the same time, the specifications are basically an iteration of Tensor from last year. Furthermore, as mentioned earlier, Google Tensor G2 SoC uses a Samsung 4nm LPE process, which is an upgraded form of last year’s 5nm LPE process.
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The company is still keeping the unusual 2+2+4 setup as it quips two ARM Cortex-X1 CPU cores which are clocked at 2.85GHz, two ARM Cortex-A78 CPU cores clocked at 2.35GHz, and four ARM Cortex-A55 CPU cores clocked at 1.8GHz.
The chipset further equips the new-generation ARM Mali-G710 GPU with seven cores for improved gaming and HDR. It is combined with Google’s Titan M2 security chip and second-generation EdgeTPU for AI processing.
Moreover, the chipset is compatible with LPDDR5 RAM and has a 4MB shared L3 cache and 8MB of total system cache. Whereas, an improved ISP now lets customers record 4K 60fps videos from all the cameras. It is also capable of up to 108MP cameras with zero shutter lag.
In addition to these improvements, the chipset can also unblur new or old pictures, portrait videos, and Super-Res Zoom for images and videos.
Moving ahead, the Google Tensor G2 processor also uses the Samsung-made Exynos 5300 5G modem. However, there is nothing much revealed about the new modem, it was announced during the Tech Day 2022 event last week.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra could be equipped with anti-reflective screen technology. The smartwatch is rumored to use anti-reflective coating, an identical feature to the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Ahead of the launch, crucial information about the wearable has been tipped.
According to the info, Samsung might pack the Galaxy Watch Ultra with anti-reflective coating on the screen. It would result in a greatly enhanced user experience over rivals. Apple’s iPhone is already defeated by the S24 Ultra in terms of screen visibility and color vibrance.
For the S24 Ultra, Samsung collaborated with Corning to develop an exclusive Gorilla Armor glass. It significantly reduces reflection and features extra durability. The lower the outside reflection, the better the display will screen colors and hues to the user.
Well, the Galaxy Watch Ultra could feature an anti-reflective coating. Whether it will be a Corning glass or coating material developed by Samsung remains to be known. However, it would be a major upgrade to the Ultra smartwatch, making it stand apart.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra is set to feature an anti-reflective coating.
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Samsung will hold the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10. The Galaxy Watch Ultra will launch alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Watch 7 series, Galaxy Ring and Buds 3 series. These products are rumored to hit market shelves in the third week of the next month.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 price and specifications revealed on Amazon Canada website. The e-commerce site briefly listed the upcoming Samsung smartwatch. While the page is no longer live, netizens with eagle eyes managed to capture enough screenshots.
According to the info, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 may come with a price tag of $358.55 CAD in Canada. It translates to about $299 in the United States, similar to the Galaxy Watch 6 price. The listing also confirmed that the wearable will launch on July 10.
Interestingly, the upcoming Galaxy smartwatch may feature 128GB internal storage. Apart from the new 3nm Exynos chipset, the wearable may be equipped with Enhanced BioActiveSensor2. Integration of Galaxy AI will make health monitoring even more accurate.
The upgraded BioActiveSensor will offer features like:
- Advanced heart rate monitoring
- Blood oxygen level readings
- Sleep quality analysis
- Stress monitoring
- Various workout modes to suit all fitness levels
Galaxy AI-powered features could include AI Powered Sleep, AI Powered Exercise, and AI Powered Communication. Wear OS 5-based One UI 6 Watch operating system will also bring functional improvements and reliable performance.
Samsung is expected to hold the Galaxy Unpacked event next month in Paris. Earlier, a report claimed that the products would hit the market shelves in late July itself. It will be the first time when Samsung’s H2 Unpacked products will be available in July.
Samsung is rolling out a fresh update for the Galaxy A21 smartphone, which installs the latest Android security patch released in June 2024. The new update improves system security and stability to provide a better user experience.
June 2024 patch fixes over 55 vulnerabilities including those affecting the grid image display, battery statistics services, call verification, the Samsung Dialer app, and more. Overall, it makes the smartphone more stable, reliable, and secure.
To check for software updates manually, head toward your phone’s Settings. At the bottom, you will get the Software Update section, simply open it. Inside the submenu, you need to hit the Download and Install button if your Galaxy fetches a new OTA.
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Samsung Galaxy A21 smartphone is getting the June 2024 security update with One UI build version A215USQSDCXE1. It is rolling out for locked models on the Verizon network in the US. The company will soon expand this update to more countries.
Notably, this is the first security patch of the year 2024 for the Galaxy A21 smartphone. Previously, the device received a December 2023 security patch in February 2024. The phone is not eligible for more major updates and currently receiving Biannual updates.
