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TechCrunch has managed to break Qualcomm’s embargo and leak details of Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 855 processor a few hours early. Qualcomm said the 855 processor is “the world’s first commercial mobi, ...ادامه مطلب

American chip manufacturer Qualcomm has officially announced the Snapdragon x50 modem based on 5G technology. With this, Qualcomm also revealed a list of 18 OEMs who will be using the x50 modem and 5G technology in their upcoming hardware.The latest x50 modem will operate at around 6 GHz frequency and will be able to maintain a stable 4G network and also connect to the 5G network. Qualcomm also emphasizes that the enormous transmission rates may even make fiber optic connections obsolete.Qualcomm Technologies is deeply committed to helping our customers deliver next-generation 5G mobile experiences to consumers, which requires enhanced mobile broadband 5G NR connectivity enabled by 5G NR networks, mobile devices and the Snapdragon X50 5G modem,” said Alex Katouzian, senior vice president and general manager, mobile, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “As evidenced by our work with these distinguished OEMs from around the globe and as we demonstrated in 3G and 4G LTE, Qualcomm Technologies is utilizing our deep expertise and technology leadership to support the successful launch of 5G NR, driving innovation in the mobile ecosystem.– QualcommAs a part of the launch, Qualcomm revealed the li, ...ادامه مطلب

The effort to bring full Windows to old Windows Phones seems to be rolling along at a rather rapid pace, and the latest development should make the work a lot more relevant.We have previously seen hackers install Windows 8 RT (a now dead operating system) on a Lumia 640 XL, but today we have a very much living operating system, the recently introduced Windows 10 on ARM, running on a more recent and more powerful handset, the Lumia 950.The effort has of course been enabled by WPInteals, and according to Blaze_CW, has allowed him to install Windows 10.0.16299.15 for ARM on his handset.It remains to be seen if anything useful will come of this, but I am sure many of our readers either have a Lumia 950 in a drawer somewhere or are still actively using one, and would love to have access to the full power of desktop Windows 10.Keep an eye on the site for the latest developments in this exciting area., ...ادامه مطلب

A handful of games release on Xbox One every week, ranging from AAA titles to lesser-known indie games. Xbox Wire compiles many of these releases, but misses a few and does not give any recommendations. Here are some of the games coming out the week of January 22 through January 28 that we think you should check out. Among the releases next week include the simultaneous worldwide release of Monster Hunter: World and Assassin’s Creed Origins’ first major story expansion. Monster Hunter: World Monster Hunter: World marks the first time the series will launch simultaneous worldwide. This entry in the franchise is Xbox One X enhanced and features much larger maps compared to its predecessors. You can hunt alone or in co-op mode with up to three other players to take down any ferocious beasts in your path. The game aims to feature a diverse amount of monsters and seamless transitions between different zones. Dragon Ball FighterZ Dragon Ball FighterZ is a fighting game based on the popular franchise, as you probably could have guessed from its name. It features 2.5D graphics that have already wowed players in previews by being stunningly similar to its anime aesthetics. There are over, ...ادامه مطلب

Yesterday we reported about the Back and Front Panels leaked online which confirmed the design of the upcoming Flagship Galaxy S9. Now a Twitter user who goes by the name “Zyad” shared the benchmark results from Geekbench which confirms Snapdragon 845 as the processor.The device is listed as Samsung SM-G965U1 in Geekbench and did confirm other details as well. Galaxy S9 will come with Android Oreo out of the box and will have 6 GB RAM. The Geekbench leak finally gives us a sneak peek at the technical specs of the devices.As for the scores, Galaxy S9 + reaches a single-core score of 2122 points, while it comes to a total of 8351 points in the multi-core test. It should, however, be noted that the device is still not optimized and we don’t know the final scores until Samsung installs Android Oreo into the device. The scores will increase as the hardware and software adapt to work interdependently. No doubt this will give a boost to Qualcomm who is still trying to beat Apple’s A11 chip which scored 10,000 points in the multi-core test and more than 4000 points single-core test.Via: WinfutureSome links in the article may not be viewable as you are using an AdBlocker. Please add us to y, ...ادامه مطلب

Around 2 weeks ago we posted about a new jailbreak announced by Windows Phone hacker Heathcliff74 which would allow users to completely unlocked all Lumia windows phones, allowing users to install any software and have full access to the files, registry and filesystem.At the time Heathcliff was expected to release the updated version of Windows Phone Inteals in a few days, but 2 weeks later nothing has been posted. Now Heathcliff74 has posted an explanation and has confirmed the app is still on its way.It tus out his hack prevented phones from being updated even when the unlock itself was reversed, something which would cause issues to users. He writes:Two weeks ago I was just wrapping up some final pieces of code. But there was a problem with the implementation of the bootloader unlock. It had to do with updatability. When the bootloader was unlocked, the phone could not be updated anymore, which makes sense. But after relocking the phone, the phone still couldn’t be updated anymore. That means, that when the phone was unlocked once, it could never be updated anymore, unless you would flash a stock ROM and start over. I realized the impact of this problem later on. Because man, ...ادامه مطلب

When Qualcomm announced their new Snapdragon 845 processor it was clear they had their eye on more than smartphone applications, with numerous features designed to support Mixed Reality.These included the new Adreno 630 visual processing subsystem architecture which enables room-scale inside-out 6 degrees of freedom (6DoF) with simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM)—for features such as wall-collision detection. Additionally, Snapdragon 845 introduces “Adreno foveation,” which substantially reduces power consumption, improves visual quality and boosts XR application performance.Other features such as the Snapdragon 845’s third-generation AI mobile platform allows for elements such as scene and object recognition on the fly, while 30% lower power consumption will mean longer run time and less heating, important when used in a headset.Qualcomm says all these improvements are designed to deliver innovations for new XR (eXtended Reality) experiences that span virtual, augmented and mixed reality.Now VRFocus reports Qualcomm has started working with NetEase Games to optimise its Messiah game engine for the Snapdragon chips aimed towards immersive XR mobile video games.“We are exci, ...ادامه مطلب

A company which bills itself as an inventor-owned patent licensing entity is suing Microsoft in the U.S. District Court in Marshall, Texas, claiming the company’s now-defunct Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL infringed on its LED-related patents.The issue a, ...ادامه مطلب

Every week a handful of games release on Xbox One and many elude owners of the console due to their timid marketing. Xbox Wire makes sure you know about them but can’t provide gamers with recommendations. Additionally, their lists are usually incomplete. A lot of these titles are absolutely phenomenal and it’s a shame that they aren’t noticed. Here are some games coming out between October 2 and O, ...ادامه مطلب

The newest generation of iPhones was announced 2 days ago, with Apple doing its usual job of selling 2-year-old technology as the greatest innovation in the world. That is of course always frustrating to those who know better, but there is at least one reason many Lumia owners should be happy for the new iPhone 8 and iPhone X. The iPhone 8 introduces a new feature for the series – support for wir, ...ادامه مطلب

One of the main promises of Continuum for Phones is that you would be able to travel without your laptop, and while it is still possible to get a lot of work done, the feature did have some issue with the end of the day when you hit the hotel room, with the popular Netflix streaming service not working on the big screen either as an app or in the Edge browser. Something has however changed recently, as WindowsUnited reports that while the Netflix app is still not available when connected to a big screen using Continuum for Phones (likely due to licensing issues) the Netflix site now functions, ...ادامه مطلب

Sonic and friends retu to their roots with the all new Sonic Mania, now available for download on Xbox One. The all-new 2D Sonic adventure now runs at 60 fps, with stunning HD retro-style graphics. The game, which was reviewed by our very own Andrew Bennett, received a 9/10, and was described as , ...ادامه مطلب

Sonic Mania is a celebration of the franchise’s beloved and highly praised past. Since the franchise’s jump to 3D and 1998, the focus has undeniably been on the third dimension. As of 2009 Sonic’s newer 2D adventures were side games that usually ended up on Nintendo’s handhelds exclusively. Despite , ...ادامه مطلب

Following Sega’s San Diego Comic-Con announcement that Special Stages will be a feature in Sonic Mania, today the team revealed that Bonus Stages (Blue Spheres) and Time Attack have also been included in the game. In Blue Spheres, players navigate Sonic, Tails or Knuckles through a series of blue s, ...ادامه مطلب

Fans of the Dragon Quest series, and those looking for a new and exciting role-playing adventure are certain to rejoice with today’s announcement from Square Enix, that Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age will be coming to the West next year. The highly-anticipated latest entry to the beloved, ...ادامه مطلب