Author Archives: Hadlee Simons

Qualcomm just snapped up Apple’s chief architect and his CPU startup

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Hadlee Simons

Expect custom CPUs from the same person behind Apple’s class-leading iPhone chips. Continue reading →

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The first Snapdragon 870 smartphone is a mid-range Motorola

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Hadlee Simons

The Motorola Edge S could make a splash in China for under $350. Continue reading →

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Redmi hints at MediaTek-powered flagship phone in the works

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Hadlee Simons

The Redmi K30 Ultra was significantly cheaper than the K30 Pro/Poco F2 Pro. Could we see the same situation in 2021? Continue reading →

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CES 2021: Here’s what’s new from Intel and AMD

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Hadlee Simons

AMD and Intel both focused on laptop processors at their CES 2021 events. Continue reading →

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Confirmed: Samsung’s next flagship Exynos processor will have AMD GPU

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Hadlee Simons

Samsung has confirmed that the follow-up to the newly announced Exynos 2100 processor will have an AMD GPU. Continue reading →

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Samsung Exynos 2100 announced: The chip to power some Galaxy S21 models

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Hadlee Simons

The Exynos 2100 marks a new chapter for Samsung’s flagship silicon. Continue reading →

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Android 12 could get an app hibernation feature (Updated: More details)

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Hadlee Simons

Update: Here’s how the new App Hibernation feature might work in a future version of Android. Continue reading →

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From convertibles to a detachable, Lenovo has a ThinkPad for everyone at CES

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Hadlee Simons

It also offered a new X1 Carbon laptop for those wanting a traditional experience. Continue reading →

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TCL launches more cheap Alcatel phones: Need a burner device?

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Hadlee Simons

Need a cheap backup phone? The latest Alcatel devices might be for you. Continue reading →

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LG confirms its rollable phone is coming this year (Updated)

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Hadlee Simons

Update: After teasing its phone at CES 2021, LG has confirmed a vague launch window for the device. Continue reading →

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