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Samsung Begins Exynos 2700 Mass Production as Galaxy S27 Components Roll Out
technology7 days ago

Samsung Begins Exynos 2700 Mass Production as Galaxy S27 Components Roll Out

Samsung has entered mass production for its Exynos 2700 chipset, with initial volumes 10% higher than the previous generation. Internal tests suggest the chip outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 in multi-core benchmarks by approximately 9.5%. Concurrently, component production has begun for all four models of the upcoming Galaxy S27 series, which is expected to launch in early 2027. The Exynos 2700 utilizes Samsung’s SF2P 2nm process, while the competing Snapdragon chip uses TSMC’s N2P technology. Samsung is currently evaluating whether to use the Exynos chip in the Galaxy S27 Ultra, weighing performance against production costs and capacity.

Qualcomm Unveils Dual 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Chips for AI-Driven Flagships
technology16 days ago

Qualcomm Unveils Dual 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Chips for AI-Driven Flagships

Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the higher-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, both built on a 2-nanometer process. The Extreme variant offers superior AI, video, and gaming performance, supporting 8K video and 30-billion-parameter AI models. Motorola’s Signature 27 is the first device to use the Extreme chip, with other major brands also adopting the new silicon.

iPhone 18 Pro: A Substantial Upgrade Across Design, Display, and Power
technology22 days ago

iPhone 18 Pro: A Substantial Upgrade Across Design, Display, and Power

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro launches as a meaningful upgrade over the iPhone 15 Pro, with an aluminum unibody, redesigned camera area, and a brighter, higher‑efficiency display, powered by an all‑new A20 Pro chip built on a 2nm process and 12GB of RAM. It also features improvements to battery life, charging, and a smaller Dynamic Island, plus 100% fiber packaging. The i18 Pro starts at $1,199 for 256GB (up from $999 for the 15 Pro), while the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299; the iPhone 15 Pro remains at a lower price point. For current 15 Pro owners, the upgrade emphasizes design, performance, camera, and longevity.

MediaTek Unveils Dimensity 9600 Pro: 2nm Process, 2+3+3 Big-Core Design and 30B On-Device AI MoE
technology24 days ago

MediaTek Unveils Dimensity 9600 Pro: 2nm Process, 2+3+3 Big-Core Design and 30B On-Device AI MoE

MediaTek announced the Dimensity 9600 Pro and 9600M on a 2nm process. The Pro uses a 2+3+3 All-Big-Core layout (2x C2-Ultra at 4.55 GHz, 3x C2-Pro at 4.35 GHz, 3x C2-Pro at 3.10 GHz) with LPDDR6/UFS 5.0, a Mali G2-Ultra NX GPU, dual AI engines and Generative/Agentic AI 3.0 capable of running up to 30B local MoE models on-device, delivering improved single-core, multi-core performance and power efficiency. The 9600M, in contrast, follows a 1+3+4 layout with LPDDR5X and UFS 4.1. Both chips offer advanced imaging, 8K video support, Wi‑Fi 7 and 5G, with devices expected later this year.

iPhone 18 Pro Geekbench Leaks Hint at Strong Gains with 2nm A20 Pro
technology29 days ago

iPhone 18 Pro Geekbench Leaks Hint at Strong Gains with 2nm A20 Pro

Preliminary Geekbench results from prototype iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max (identifying as iPhone 19,2/19,3) show single-core scores around 4,665 and multi-core around 12,248, roughly 21-23% ahead of the iPhone 17 Pro generation. The A20 Pro CPU can boost up to 4.93GHz and pairs with 12GB RAM on iOS 27 (coming Sept 14). Comparisons to MediaTek Dimensity 9600 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 are inconclusive until official devices arrive, and all figures should be taken with caution since they come from pre-production units.

2nm M6 Signals AI-Driven Leap for iPhone 18 Pro’s A20 Pro
technology1 month ago

2nm M6 Signals AI-Driven Leap for iPhone 18 Pro’s A20 Pro

Apple’s M6, built on a 2nm process, hints at the iPhone 18 Pro’s A20 Pro: about 18% faster and 30% more power-efficient than the A19 Pro, plus a Dual 16‑core Neural Engine and WMCM packaging to shorten data paths between CPU, GPU, and AI cores. GPU AI gains are incremental, while memory bandwidth remains modest (M6 ~170GB/s; A20 Pro likely ~85GB/s on LPDDR5X), so most improvements come from architecture and packaging rather than memory. AV1 encode remains unsupported.

Apple’s Foldable iPhone Ultra Signals a 2026–2028 Tech Leap
technology1 month ago

Apple’s Foldable iPhone Ultra Signals a 2026–2028 Tech Leap

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman outlines a multi-year Apple roadmap: in 2026 the iPhone 18 Pro/Max and the first foldable iPhone Ultra arrive, with spring 2027 bringing the base iPhone 18, iPhone Air 2, and 18e. The Pro models get a 2nm A20 Pro chip with Gate-All-Around tech, longer battery life, better cooling, and a C2 5G modem. The iPhone Ultra is a premium foldable around $1,999 with a large internal display, smaller external screen, Touch ID, and an advanced hinge. By 2028 Apple reportedly adds a third-gen foldable iPhone Ultra and the iPhone 20 with curved glass, plus mentions of a larger foldable iPad and end-of-decade AR glasses.

Countdown to iPhone 18 Pro: What Apple Might Unveil
technology1 month ago

Countdown to iPhone 18 Pro: What Apple Might Unveil

With six sleeps until Apple’s Sept. 9 event, rumors point to a refined iPhone 18 Pro design with a smaller Dynamic Island, a more power‑efficient LTPO+ display, a new 2nm A20 Pro chip with WMCM, and an in‑house C2 modem (potentially plus satellite 5G). The cameras could include a 48MP sensor with variable aperture, and iOS 27’s enhanced AI features are expected; three new colors (Light Blue, Dark Cherry, Silver) are tipped, and pre-orders may begin Sept. 12 while a standard iPhone 18 isn’t launching this year.

Apple's M6 MacBook Pro: dual Neural Engines, 12-core CPU/GPU, and 2nm efficiency
technology1 month ago

Apple's M6 MacBook Pro: dual Neural Engines, 12-core CPU/GPU, and 2nm efficiency

Apple is launching a 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro this fall with a largely unchanged design, featuring a dual 16‑core Neural Engine for up to 2x on‑device AI compute, a 12‑core CPU and 12‑core GPU built from two super cores, four performance cores, and six efficiency cores, and a new 2nm process expected to deliver major efficiency gains and longer battery life.

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Pixel 11 Launches with Amazon Perks: $899 Price, $100 Gift Card, and 10% Off

Google's Pixel 11 uses a Tensor G6 built on a 2nm process, offering 256GB base storage and 12GB RAM. Preorders on Amazon are $899 — $100 off the list price — and include a $100 gift card plus an extra 10% off. The phone launches Aug 20, with 7 years of security updates, and no charger included. 128GB options are retired; colors include Frost, Pistachio, Hibiscus, and Obsidian.

iPhone 18 Pro to feature 2nm A20 Pro and WMCM packaging
technology2 months ago

iPhone 18 Pro to feature 2nm A20 Pro and WMCM packaging

Rumor has it Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Ultra will ship with the A20 Pro chip built on TSMC’s 2-nanometer process, delivering more power and efficiency. A second upgrade comes via Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module packaging, bringing memory closer to the SoC for better AI performance and lower power draw as iOS 27 emphasizes AI features, with a fall release anticipated.

Pixel 11 to feature 2nm Tensor G6 and new M90 modem
technology2 months ago

Pixel 11 to feature 2nm Tensor G6 and new M90 modem

A new report claims Google's Pixel 11 lineup will use a Tensor G6 built on TSMC’s 2nm process, making it the first smartphone with this node ahead of rivals. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is also said to switch to MediaTek’s M90 modem, enabling up to 12Gbps 5G speeds, satellite connectivity, and dual active 5G SIMs, with Google officially unveiling the Pixel 11 family on August 12.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon roadmap broadens the lineup, complicating your next Android flagship
technology3 months ago

Qualcomm's Snapdragon roadmap broadens the lineup, complicating your next Android flagship

A leaked Qualcomm roadmap hints at a broader flagship strategy, adding Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Pro (SM8845 Pro) and an 8 Elite Gen 5XX Edition alongside upcoming 8 Elite Gen 6 standard and Pro variants on a 2nm process, with older Gen 5 silicon likely sticking around. The expanded, multi‑tier lineup could make choosing a future Android flagship more confusing for buyers.