Apple stuck with Intel for modems
Published in Mobiles
Thursday, 22 March 2018 12:12

Apple stuck with Intel for modems


Apple has painted itself into a corner

Apple's gamble that it could bully Qualcomm into reducing its costs for its broadband chips by using Intel's lower tech options appears to have backfired and now Jobs' Mob is forced to stick with Chipzilla.

No Broadcom takeover, says Mediatek
Published in PC Hardware
Thursday, 22 March 2018 11:35

No Broadcom takeover, says Mediatek


Rumours are wrong

MediaTek has dismissed a rumour circulating in the Taiwan media that Broadcom had approached it about a takeover.

Former Qualcomm chairman mounts a takeover bid
Published in News


Bit of long shot

After seeing off Broadcom, Qualcomm is now looking at another takeover bid by its former chairman Paul Jacobs

Xiaomi MI 7 shaping up
Published in Mobiles
Wednesday, 14 March 2018 12:24

Xiaomi MI 7 shaping up


Xiaomi Dipper codename

It is all set and Xiaomi is launching its first Snapdragon 845 based Mi MIX 2S phone in Shanghai on March 27, the same date when Huawei is presenting its P20 phones. The next in line from Xiaomi is the Mi7.

Snapdragon 855 to marry X50
Published in Mobiles
Wednesday, 14 March 2018 12:01

Snapdragon 855 to marry X50


Softbank spills the beans

None other than Softbank leaked the fact that Snapdragon 855, a chipset that will power the Galaxy S10 and other top Android phones in 2019 which will come with Snapdragon X50 5G NR modem.

Broadcom gives up on Qualcomm takeover
Published in News
Wednesday, 14 March 2018 10:51

Broadcom gives up on Qualcomm takeover


But says it will move back to the US

Broadcom has scrapped its bid for Qualcomm although it will press on with its plan to move its base to the United States.

US government stops Broadcom
Published in News
Tuesday, 13 March 2018 20:12

US government stops Broadcom


Analysis: Qualcomm IP must say American

A shocking development in the ongoing attempt by Broadcom to takeover Qualcomm in a hostile way has finally been put to rest. The US government's Committee on Foreign Investment (CFIUS)  advised the President Donald Trump to put a stop to it. The reaction was swift, as the US government ordered both Broadcom and Qualcomm to put an end to the matter, immediately.

Trump blocks Broadcom takeover of Qualcomm
Published in News


Nope, we didn't see that one coming

President Donald (Prince of Orange) Trump has blocked any moves for Broadcom to take over Qualcomm by issuing a presidential order.

Broadcom moves back to US
Published in News
Monday, 12 March 2018 12:50

Broadcom moves back to US


Will be "American" two days before Qualcomm takeover bid

Singapore-based Broadcom will have redomiciled to the United States by April 3, two days before the chipmaker’s acquisition target Qualcomm's annual shareholder meeting where it is planning to mount a hostile take-over.

HP Snapdragon-powered Envy X2 sold out in a matter of hours
Published in AI


Demand for Windows 10 always-connected PC might be real

Although many had their doubts regarding Snapdragon powered always connected notebooks/tablets, it appears that there is quite a demand as it appears that HP's Envy X2 has sold out in a matter of hours.