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Samsung is announcing today that it has begun mass production of 12 GB and 16 GB LPDDR5X modules in the industry's thinnest package. Samsung's shrunken memory packages measure approximately 0.65 mm in thickness, making them 0.06 mm (~9%) thinner than standard LPDDR5X packages. The company expects the new DRAM devices to be used to make for thinner smartphones, or improve their performance by enabling better airflow inside. According to the company's press release, Samsung achieved this ultra-thin design by employing new packaging methods, such as optimized printed circuit boards (PCBs) and epoxy molding compound (EMC). Additionally, an optimized back-lapping process was used to further reduce the height of the packages. The newly developed DRAM packages are not only thinner by 9% compared to previous models...
OnePlus 7 Series Launch in London: A Live Blog (Starts 3pm UTC / 4pm BST)
Today OnePlus is launching the new OnePlus 7 at simultaneous events around the world - we're live from the European London venue. Rumours have been floating around that OnePlus...
16 by Andrei Frumusanu on 5/14/2019
Samsung Unveils 64 MP & 48 MP ISOCELL Bright Image Sensors for Smartphones
Samsung has introduced two new 0.8-μm image sensors for use in upcoming smartphones. The new sensors are the 48 MP ISOCELL Bright GM2 for advanced handsets as well as...
17 by Anton Shilov on 5/9/2019
Google Announces Pixel 3a & Pixel 3a XL: Mid-Range Phones With Flagship Camera
Google’s Pixel smartphone line-up has been a mainstay of the industry for a few years now. We’re all familiar with devices such as the latest Pixel 3 which is...
72 by Andrei Frumusanu on 5/7/2019
AirUnleashed Wireless Charging Mat: An Attempt at an Apple AirPower
When Apple cancelled its AirPower wireless charging mat earlier this year, many users of the company’s latest devices got upset, yet spawned a number of third-party options that offer...
33 by Anton Shilov on 5/2/2019
Switzerland's Sunrise Starts Selling Huawei Mate 20X 5G & Xiaomi MIX3 5G Phones
Today Switzerland’s Sunrise has premiered the new Xiaomi MIX3 5G as well as the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) as its launch 5G devices, and has started selling them...
0 by Andrei Frumusanu on 5/2/2019
Apple Q2 FY 2019 Earnings Report: iPhone Struggles But iPad And Services Expand
Today Apple announced their earnings for the second quarter of their 2019 fiscal year. Revenue was down 5.1% to $58.0 billion this quarter. Gross margin for the quarter was...
23 by Brett Howse on 4/30/2019
The LG G8 Review: Solid, But Not Great
Only a few years ago LG was largely considered one of the top smartphone brands, competing alongside Samsung and the likes of HTC for marketshare. In the last few...
70 by Andrei Frumusanu on 4/30/2019
LG To Close Korean Phone Manufacturing Plants - Relying On Cheaper Overseas Factories
LG’s mobile division has seen a tough couple of years – the last few generation of smartphones haven’t been very successful for the company, and consequently the division has...
21 by Andrei Frumusanu on 4/25/2019
Hands On with the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom: 6.6-inch OLED with No Notch and Popup Selfie Camera
There are two distinct lines of development in the modern high-end smartphone space: the move to full screen devices, and the premium feature that makes a user go ‘wow’...
56 by Ian Cutress on 4/24/2019
OPPO Reno Series Western Launch: A Live Blog (2pm CET)
Following the launch of the Chinese Reno variants last week, OPPO is in Zurich today with the variants for the western markets, with a few differences specific to the...
39 by Ian Cutress on 4/24/2019
Meizu Releases The 16s: 48MP and Snapdragon 855
Meizu is one of the Chinese vendors that we had covered early on over the last few years. One of the early issues with the company’s flagships is that...
19 by Andrei Frumusanu on 4/24/2019
Samsung Delays Launch of Galaxy Fold Smartphone
Samsung this week said that it would postpone commercial launch of its Galaxy Fold smartphone following various issues uncovered by reviewers. The company, which intended to start sales of...
27 by Anton Shilov on 4/23/2019
The Huawei P30 & P30 Pro Reviews: Photography Enhanced
The last year has been extremely exciting period for Huawei and its products: Starting with the P20, the company’s flagships have been truly transformative in terms of their camera...
85 by Andrei Frumusanu on 4/18/2019
Apple and Qualcomm Bury the Hatchet; Sign New Patent and Chip Supply Agreements
Putting an end to one of the most intense high tech legal battles in recent memory, this afternoon Apple and Qualcomm announced that the two firms were burying the...
14 by Ryan Smith on 4/16/2019
Intel Exits 5G Smartphone Modem Market; Other Client Modem Businesses to Be Reviewed
With today’s announcement out of Apple and Qualcomm that the two fierce rivals have buried the hatchet for good, the situation immediately put into question the fate of Intel’s...
28 by Ryan Smith on 4/16/2019
Huawei: No Communication with Apple About 5G Modems
One of the most recent rumors swirling the technosphere has been who is going to be sourcing the modems for Apple’s first generation of 5G smartphones. Despite the fact...
9 by Ian Cutress on 4/16/2019
Chinese and Taiwanese Companies To Gain Controlling Stake of JDI
A group of investors from China and Taiwan and the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan have signed a memorandum of understanding under which they will invest in Japan Display...
6 by Anton Shilov on 4/15/2019
Sharp Demonstrates Foldable OLED Display for Smartphones
Sharp this week demonstrated its first foldable OLED display at a special event in Tokyo. At present, the device was demonstrated as a part of a smartphone prototype and...
16 by Anton Shilov on 4/12/2019
Samsung Confirms Galaxy S10 5G Specifications: Exynos Modem 5100 For First 5G Devices In Korea
As highly suspected a little over a week ago in our reporting of the pricing of the new Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, the new 5G model in Korea will...
6 by Andrei Frumusanu on 4/1/2019
LG G8 ThinQ Smartphone Available for Pre-Order, Will Ship on April 11
Select LG partners in the US on Friday began taking pre-orders on the company’s new G8 ThinQ flagship smartphone and will ship the product on April 11.The new handset...
12 by Anton Shilov on 3/29/2019
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