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Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 uses Samsung Foundry’s 4nm process, confirms Qualcomm CEO
Qualcomm flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Mobile SoC was launched earlier this week. Before it was officially launched, everyone knew that it would be made using a 4nm manufacturing process. Now we are learning through Qualcomm, this chip is made by Samsung Foundry.
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon confirmed this at a Q&A session on Wednesday. Separately, Alex Katozien, Chipmaker’s senior VP and general manager of mobile, computing, and infrastructure business, told reporters in South Korea that the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 would not come from TSMC.
The development was first reported by the Korean report, The Elec (via). This means that the Samsung Exynos 2200 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chips will use Samsung Foundry’s 4nm process. In comparison, TSMC’s 4nm manufacturing process is reported to be more efficient.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 along with Xiaomi 12 Series may launch later this month
Meanwhile, the Apple A15 Bionic and MediaTek Dimension 9000 use TSMC’s 4nm process. In particular, TSMC is the largest contract chipmaker in the world. The Taiwanese company is also one of the biggest rivals of the Samsung Foundry.
Although Qualcomm did not specify why Samsung went with the foundry for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, TSMC’s deal with Apple may have contributed to this.
If you do not know, most of TSMC’s semiconductor production capacity goes to Apple chips such as the A15 Bionic, M1, M1 Pro, and M1 Max. The rest of its capacity goes to the 4nm MediaTek Dimension 9000 product. This leaves less space for other manufacturers such as Qualcomm, thus justifying the chipmaker’s decision to go with Samsung Foundry for its latest flagship SoC.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 could launch in the next few weeks. We also have confirmation that the Xiaomi 12 Series will be the first to be launched with the new Qualcomm Silicon. The chip will also reach the Samsung Galaxy S22 series in a few months from now.
The native Exynos 2200 SoC will be used in some variants of Samsung’s upcoming flagship lineup. Interestingly, both chipsets use Arm’s Cortex-X2, Cortex-A710 and Cortex-A510 cores. The Exynos 2200 also uses AMD’s RDNA 2 graphics architecture to support features such as ray tracing.
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Samsung has rolled out a new update for its Checkout app with version 5.0.76.5. This update makes the app better and fixes some issues for a smoother experience.
The latest version fixes bugs that were present in earlier versions. You can expect fewer glitches and a smoother experience when using the app for your transactions. With these fixes, the app should be more reliable, making your payment process quicker and easier.
Besides fixing issues, the latest update also includes enhancements that make the app run better. These improvements make the app more user-friendly and useful. However, there are no new features or changes noted but the update will surely provide a better experience.
Samsung Checkout is a useful app for managing your payments and transactions. It is a billing application for purchasing paid content from Samsung Content services. By updating to this latest version, you’ll benefit from these performance boosts and fixes.
It’s important to keep your apps updated, as updates not only bring new features but also ensure that the app runs smoothly and securely. To install this update, you just need to open the Galaxy Store, then tap on the Menu icon, and click on the Updates option.
Alternatively, you can download the update through the third-party app link mentioned here.
Galaxy S25 Ultra could be Samsung’s sleekest Ultra flagship in years. The company could introduce the device in January 2025. Meanwhile, a Samsung leaker just exposed the design dimensions of the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
According to Ice Universe, the Galaxy S25 Ultra could have 162.8mm in height, 77.6mm in width, and 8.2mm in thickness. It means the device will look slightly larger than the S24 Ultra whereas the thickness and width will be lower.
Leaker Onleaks is about to reveal the Galaxy S25 Ultra design. A blurred image is already live on a landing page, which will be unveiled as soon as the funding threshold is completed. Once done, Samsung fans will have their first look at the next Ultra.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is said to look different than the most recent Ultra models. The device won’t get sharp angular corners in favor of slightly rounded ones. The backplate could also be crafted keeping easier handling in mind.
Galaxy S20 Ultra body size: 166.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm
Galaxy S21 Ultra body size: 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm
Galaxy S22 Ultra body size: 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm
Galaxy S23 Ultra body size: 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm
Galaxy S24 Ultra body size: 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm
Galaxy S25 Ultra body size:…— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) September 7, 2024
Samsung’s next-gen Ultra flagship will also equip an upgraded camera. In particular, the ultrawide and 3x Telephoto sensors will be replaced with new solutions. The display could also be made of advanced material set to offer better power efficiency.
Ex-Mercedez designer is reportedly leading Samsung’s Mobile design team. The design evolution already started with the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Buds 3 products. However, a new Samsung design philosophy could be announced next year.
The render is getting unblurred gradually. We are quite excited about the rear design and camera module arrangement. It would be interesting to see if Samsung has made any major design modifications on the backplate.
Samsung has released a new update for its Group Sharing app with version 13.6.52.7. This update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of 18.54MB for One UI devices.
The Group Sharing app is popular among Samsung users as it makes it easy to share files, photos, and other media with groups. With this latest update, the app has become even better. The new version brings a few enhancements that should make using the app smoother and more efficient.
Moreover, the update improves the performance and stability by fixing some issues. It means that sharing files should be quicker and the app should run more smoothly.
If you’ve had problems with the app crashing or not working properly, this update should help solve those issues. Samsung makes the app more reliable so that you can depend on it for a smoother sharing experience.
Users can install the update through the Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, users can download the update directly through the third-party app link mentioned here.
Notably, the update is compatible with Galaxya devices running Android 14 or Android 13. If your Galaxy device is eligible, you can install the update to enjoy enhanced features.