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Qualcomm plans to launch an exciting new feature for Android users

Qualcomm Snapdragon has been on a roll lately. Various devices are being launched in India daily that have 5G capability. The new device is getting positive reviews due to its efficiency and good performance. As a result, Snapdragon chipsets in mobile devices are getting positive feedback.

This year Snapdragon is preparing to launch new features on its flagship chipset. One of those features is satellite communication. Recently, some devices have been launched with the current flagship chipset Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. 

It has also been revealed that the devices that have the flagship chipset will have satellite communication features. The feature will enable people to communicate in areas where there is a weak or no mobile network.  

The new chipsets are blurring the lines between what a smartphone can do and what it cannot do. The new features that are being introduced in the latest and the most eye catchy devices are noteworthy. The implementation of Qualcomm chipsets in various devices like smartwatches, and even laptops are making it more relevant that Snapdragon is going global in every way. The new devices that have Snapdragon chipsets already do have a great battery life that is making the Snapdragon a better choice for device manufacturers. 

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Other than that, it is also facing stiff competition from Media Tek. There is also some serious heat from the likes of Apple, who are now trying to manufacture chipsets for their devices. The same has been the case with Google which now has its chipset for the Pixel line of mobile devices. Samsung is another company which already has a chipset for the devices. There are other Chinese manufacturers also like Huawei that also have chipsets for their devices. So, competition is tough for Snapdragon. 

The chipset is also gaining importance due to the popularity of electric vehicles and the implementation of internet-related services in various vehicles. This is also creating a lot of buzz in the chip market and is also increasing demand for chips.

Shortly, there is also a rumour that Apple will move away from Qualcomm chips. This is also bad news for Qualcomm, as Apple is one the biggest users of its modems on Apple devices. In the future, if the trend goes on then Qualcomm will have to rethink its business strategy. It is because all the companies will probably have their chip for their respective devices. 

The devices in the future will need chips. Qualcomm, being a major chip manufacturer, needs to stick to its position, if it wants to stay relevant in the field. The implementation of 5G and 6G in quick succession, and that of many other technological revolutions is making it dissect for such big companies to implement such changes so quickly.

Now, we will have to wait for a few years before we can see the effect Qualcomm will have on the 5G and the 6G network era. The new networks are going to bring new challenges for Snapdragon. So, these steps may bring along good results for Qualcomm.

Apple cancels the next iPhone SE

Apple has been trying to woe the customers who love the small form – factor for quite some time now. The company has also launched some small iPhones. But the effect has been very minimal on the minds of the users. The devices are also not selling in high – numbers. So, Apple generally reduces the production of its SE models after a few days of its launch. Similar was the case when Apple launched the iPhone the last time around.

 But now there is speculation that Apple is not going to launch the successor of its SE in 2024. This is because the device has not able to get profits for the company until now. The device has also served as a testing track for the company when it comes to network modems. So, this is a kind of good news for companies like Qualcomm, which has been able to partner with Apple as a modem supplier until now.

The SE models have been in the limelight for nostalgia reasons. The devices have generally been used by those who love the form factor or are not comfortable with big-size screens. The device has nothing inferior when compared to its bigger counterparts. The SE devices also have powerful hardware and can do all the powerful stuff which you expect from an iPhone device. Even the support for such devices is like other iPhones. The device also has bells and whistles and even supports the latest tech that Apple launches for its flagship iPhones.

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The iPhone SE have been launched previously on an arbitrary gap of time. There is no regular launch of the iPhone SE right from the beginning. The second iteration of the iPhone SE was launched 4 years after the first one. The third one was launched 2 years after the second version. So, there is not even an approximate timeline that when the next iteration of the iPhone SE will be launched.

For the unknown, the iPhones will have a tough time for the next few years. It is because governments in various countries are implementing universal charging rules for various handheld devices. Even iPhones are included in the list of devices facing the blunt. But Apple is raising concerns about this as it says that there will be a large amount of electronic waste in the form of lightning cables that users are currently using with their devices, as they will upgrade their iPhones.

Now, there is confusion that what will happen to the charging option in an iPhone. There is also increasing demand for the 14 Pro model and the difficulty in keeping the price down for the SE model is making the cancellation legit.

Now, we will have to wait and see until the next few years, until the launch of a new generation of SE models. The next generation of devices will clear up the air about the future of the small and compact iPhones. In the meantime, Apple will launch some new products for users every year.

Motorola ThinkPhone breaks cover

Motorola has been the talk of the town. It has now unveiled the ThinkPhone at CES 2023. This has been planned by keeping in mind the needs of the enterprise users. The feature set of the device is for the ones who like their device up and running all the time.

On the hardware side, the device is likely to have a sturdy body. The phone is expected to take a hit of up to 1.5 meters. The device is also going to have Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The device is also likely to have some features that are exclusive to ThinkPad devices.

The device is likely to have a special red button that will provide you with the necessary apps in the time emergency. The device is also likely to have military-grade certifications to survive the accidents that it may encounter in a working environment. 

On the specs sheet also, the device looks strong. It is likely to have 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. It will also support the 5G networks in the supported countries. The device is also going to have the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The device will be powered by a 5000 mAh long-lasting battery. The storage will be taken care of by a 128 GB internal storage capacity, at the very least.

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The software part will be taken care of by Android 13 OS. The display section will have pOLED and will support 144 Hz. There will also be Dolby Atmos support on the device. the device will also have 8K video recording support through its 32 MP camera at 30fps. 

After taking a look at the specifications of the device, it is bound to create some noise in the corporate world. Businessmen and working-class people will love the unique features of the device. There is no information whatsoever regarding the availability of the device. But there is speculation that the device will be available across America, Latin America, the Middle East and some Asian countries.

Now, we will have to wait for the official launch of the device in the future. The device will also likely have a hefty price tag, as is obvious from the feature set. But it remains to be seen in which category Motorola puts the device. 

The device will be one of the launches for Motorola this year. One of the other devices from Motorola for this year is the new member of the Moto Edge series. This device will be the next flagship from the famous company, which now lies under the ownership of Lenovo. There are also some other budget segment devices planned by Motorola. These budget devices will also likely be launched within the next few months, to compete against the growing competition from the Chinese counterparts. The devices will likely put forward a stronger foot for Motorola and will likely improve the foothold of the once iconic company in markets all around the globe. The devices will also play a crucial role for the company as users are currently transitioning towards 5G networks within various parts of the world.