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technology16 days ago•4 min saved

Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 to Power 2026 Flagship AI Phones

Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips at the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, designed to power next-generation flagship Android phones with advanced on-device AI capabilities. The new processors, built on a 2-nanometer process, introduce features like 8K video recording, personalized agentic AI through a new Sensing Hub, and enhanced gaming via Adreno Neural Fusion. Motorola has already previewed its upcoming signature 27 device, which will utilize the Extreme chip, while other major brands including Xiaomi, OnePlus, and OPPO are also adopting the new platforms. This launch occurs amidst a broader smartphone market contraction driven by rising memory costs, with Qualcomm positioning these high-end devices as 'AI hubs' capable of processing complex tasks locally without relying on cloud connectivity.

via CNET|

#motorola-signature-27 #on-device-ai #qualcomm

technology16 days ago

Qualcomm Launches 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Chips to Counter Apple Amid Memory Crisis

Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and its 'Extreme' variant, both built on a 2-nanometer process. These chips are designed for on-device AI, supporting 30-billion-parameter models without cloud reliance. The launch occurs as the smartphone market contracts due to memory shortages, with manufacturers shifting focus to premium devices.

via CNBC|

#android #on-device-ai #qualcomm

technology17 days ago•23 min saved

Apple bets on on-device AI with upgraded Macs to challenge cloud giants

Reuters reports Apple is shipping upgraded Mac Minis and Mac Studios that can run AI workloads locally, potentially cutting the cost of cloud-based tokens. Apple demonstrated four Mac Studio machines connected to run a trillion-parameter AI model, signaling a push to lure enterprise buyers away from data-center renting. The strategy aims to compete with Microsoft and Nvidia in the AI hardware market, leveraging Apple’s power efficiency and unified memory architecture, though Apple still faces the hurdle of a small share of the enterprise desktop market and Windows-dominant deployments.

via Yahoo Finance|

#apple #data-centers #enterprise-ai

technology19 days ago•2 min saved

A20 Pro Turns iPhone 18 Pro Into an On‑Device AI Powerhouse, Running 27B Faster

Apple's A20 Pro, with a dual-16-core Neural Engine, enables on-device AI on the iPhone 18 Pro, letting a 27B Bonsai model run locally at about twice the speed of the iPhone 17 Pro thanks to faster RAM and 115.2GB/s memory bandwidth; however, large models face memory constraints—2-bit quantized Bonsai 2 won’t fit—while 1-bit Bonsai works on devices with 4GB+ RAM, and future memory upgrades could unlock denser models.

via Wccftech|

#a20-pro #apple #bonsai-27b

ai19 days ago•108 min saved

Swapping ChatGPT for Siri AI: five surprising takeaways from a day of testing

A Tom's Guide writer puts Siri AI in iOS 27 to the test against ChatGPT for a day, finding Siri’s on‑device context and conversational flow let it locate information, act on tasks on the phone, and handle real-life requests more smoothly, though ChatGPT remains stronger for deeper reasoning—showing Siri and ChatGPT serve different, complementary roles.

via Tom's Guide|

#ai #chatgpt #ios-27

technology21 days ago•3 min saved

iOS 27 AI upgrade nearly doubles storage needs on newer iPhones

iOS 27’s Apple Intelligence overhaul requires up to 14GB of free storage on newer iPhone models (such as iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max, 17 Pro/Pro Max, Duo, and Air) to support two enhanced on-device AI features—Siri voice customization and improved dictation—while most other iPhones still work with about 8GB free.

via 9to5mac.com|

#apple #apple-intelligence #ios-27

technology24 days ago•5 min saved

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.

via Wccftech|

#2nm-process #dimensity-9600-pro #dimensity-9600m

technology1 month ago•10 min saved

AI-powered iPhone 18 Pro debuts with 2nm A20 Pro chip and on-device features

Apple unveils the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, led by the 2nm A20 Pro chip with on-device AI acceleration and a wider memory interface, introducing iPhone Handoff across devices, AirPods 5 with longer battery life, and a photo-authenticity feature called Apple Reference Image plus a redesigned camera with a six-blade shutter; prices rise by $100 to start at $1,199 for the Pro and $1,299 for the Pro Max, with preorders underway and shipping September 18, while Siri AI debuts and new CEO John Ternus headlines the event amid market expectations and ongoing memory supply constraints.

via CNBC|

#a20pro #apple #authenticity

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Neo 2 aims higher: A19 Pro power, 12GB RAM, AI features, colors, and a 2027 launch

Apple’s MacBook Neo 2 is reportedly in the works with an A19 Pro chip, delivering about 10-15% faster CPU and up to 40% GPU gains versus the A18 Pro, plus a likely 5-core GPU variant. It will upgrade RAM to 12GB (up from 8GB) and should support Apple’s on-device AI model unveiled at WWDC, enabling improved dictation and Siri customization. Bloomberg notes color updates are planned periodically, and a 2027 release is anticipated.

via 9to5Mac|

#a19-pro #apple #macbook-neo-2

gadgets1 month ago•15 min saved

Anker MindBase: A Local-AI, NAS-Powered Smart Home Hub

At IFA 2026, Anker unveiled MindBase, a Matter 1.5–capable smart home hub that can act as the center of a connected home while running on-device AI (TrueSmart Agent) and offering NAS-style storage (64GB built-in, up to 48TB external). It supports up to 16 wireless cameras (plus 4 via PoE), can migrate footage from HomeBase S380, and integrates with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Home Assistant. Anker also plans additional AI agents for energy management and appliances and is unifying its brands under the Anker name. A MindBase Security Kit includes TrackLight Cam S1, Video Doorbell S4, sensors, and a Smart Security Shield, with price and release date not yet announced. No cloud data outsourcing or subscription is required for MindBase features.

via Gizmodo|

#gadgets #matter #mindbase

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Galaxy S27 Rumored to Bring Pixel-Style Scam Detection Across Flagship Lineup

Samsung's Galaxy S27 series is rumored to inherit Scam Detection—a Pixel feature that uses on-device AI to spot scam call patterns and alert users—with clues appearing in One UI 9 Beta and expanding from the S26 and foldables to the S27 lineup (and potentially backporting to older models). The phones are expected to continue a dual-sourcing processor strategy (Exynos 2700 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro), with an Unpacked launch anticipated early next year.

via PhoneArena|

#dual-source #galaxy-s27 #on-device-ai

technology1 month ago•17 min saved

Xiaomi's AI Cube: triple-Xring mini PC powers on-device AI with 150W

Xiaomi has unveiled the AI Cube engineering prototype, a compact mini PC that combines its Xring O3, O100 and D100 chips to run local AI models up to 120B and 3B with up to 150 W sustained performance, signaling a future where AI workloads run largely on-device; O100 and D100 are planned for commercial launch in 2027 with no price announced.

via Notebookcheck|

#ai-cube #mini-pc #on-device-ai

technology2 months ago•8 min saved

Pixel Edits Win: Google Leads in On-Device AI Photo Tools

A hands-on comparison of iPhone 16 and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL finds Google's Pixel offers a far more capable built-in AI photo-editing suite (object removal, reflection fixes, text prompts) than Apple's limited tools, with Pixel delivering better results overall despite occasional missteps; thus, Google is the winner for on-device AI photo editing today.

via CNET|

#ai-photo-editing #iphone #on-device-ai

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Apple doubles down on on-device AI to boost iCloud and Siri

Apple CEO Tim Cook outlines a hybrid AI approach that runs many tasks on iPhones and Macs to reduce cloud costs, using on-device AI as a competitive edge and monetizing AI through iCloud+ upgrades, with Siri evolving to rely more on-device processing and selective cloud support, and Disney cited as an example of on-device AI workflows that cut cloud spend.

via CNBC|

#apple #artificial-intelligence #icloud

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

iOS 27 Beta 4 Expands Siri AI Across More iPhone Models

Apple's iOS 27 Developer Beta 4 adds Siri AI to the iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max, 16, and 17 line, delivering deeper, on‑device conversational responses that aim to close the gap with rivals like Gemini, while highlighting privacy benefits. The beta improves speed and capability but may still cut off prompts at times, with a September stable release anticipated as Apple pushes a more capable AI assistant across its devices.

via PhoneArena|

#apple #beta-release #ios-27