Posts tagged with qualcomm

Qualcomm Demos FLO TV On iPhone

Posted on November 21, 2009 8:02 AM

Qualcomm has demonstrated a sample receiver that would bestow the iPhone and iPod touch the ability to receive FLO TV reception. While the receiver itself is probably as large as the iPhone, there’s no mention as to whether the size is due to it being a test/demo unit, or if that’s really the size required to make it work. There isn’t any information as to whether such a device is planned for production, but it’s always good to see companies try and stay ahead in terms of tech.

Qualcomm Mirasol ebook reader

Posted on November 19, 2009 4:55 AM

Qualcomm has previewed its Mirasol ebook reader recently, boasting a 5.7" display that offers full color and video playback without causing too much of an impact on battery life. The final product is expected to see color-enabled ebook readers equipped with Mirasol panels, where they're aiming for a 2010 release date by OEMs. This isn't the Holy Grail of e-ink technology, but it does take a step forwards in the right direction. As for its 5.7" display, it will feature 1,024 x 768 resolution and around 220ppi for those who are interested in the nitty gritty.

Qualcomm parades smartbook

Posted on November 13, 2009 6:54 AM

Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs has lifted the curtain on their first Snapdragon-powered smartbook which will arrive Stateside today. The hardware is provided by Lenovo while AT&T will be the carrier of choice. With the Qualcomm Snapdragon platform running within, you also get integrated wireless features and graphics with 720p HD video capabilities for a complete portable entertainment package. This chipset will also be made available for smartphones, helping bridge the digital divide between cellphones and notebooks in the future. No idea on the pricing of this puppy though, so hopefully AT&T will offer a decent subsidized price.

LG rely on Snapdragon processor

Posted on November 6, 2009 11:02 AM

LG is currently working on a new phone that will be powered by the Snapdragon processor while running on Google's Android operating system. No idea on further details, but we do know that this handset will roll out in South Korea first (as with most other cool handsets), although for that to happen, you still gotta wait till the second quarter of 2010. This will be the second Android attempt from LG as their first was known as Etna, a QWERTY slider.

Samsung To Pay 1.3b For Patent Use

Posted on November 6, 2009 3:43 AM

The folks over at Qualcomm must be wearing rather big smiles today, since Samsung has announced that it has come to an agreement with Qualcomm, and will pay $1.3 billion for using Qualcomm's CDMA, WCMA, and OFDMA patents for the next 15 years. If that wasn't good enough, the $1.3 billion will be paid upfront, with additional royalties to be paid afterwards. Talk about good cashflow!

FLO TV Personal Television

Posted on August 26, 2009 9:25 AM

Qualcomm is said to be working on the FLO TV Personal Television, where this device will share a form factor that is not too far off from the iPhone, and is capable of tuning into broadcasts on Qualcomm's FLO TV terrestrial digital TV service. The whole idea of doing so is because it is a better idea compared to relying on the limitations of a bandwidth constrained 3G wireless network. Mobile digital TV might be doing pretty OK in South Korea and Japan, but those are the only two countries that have managed to sustain enough interest going for it to be a viable business plan, so it remains to be seen whether the FLO TV Personal Television is able to emulate its far east counterparts should it be released. We're keeping our fingers crossed that when available, the service fees will be within reach of most ordinary Joes.

Qualcomm Highlights Snapdragon Platform

Posted on June 2, 2009 8:55 AM

Qualcomm has taken advantage of the Computex 2009 event by highlighting new advances in mobile connectivity and capabilities powered by its Snapdragon platform in a press conference. Qualcomm is also looking at a new range of mobile devices known as 'Smartbooks' that ought to offer yet another platform for mobile users to experience always-on connectivity and ultra-portability without sacrificing on performance and power. We're guessing a chipset to be at the heart of a new device that is smaller than a netbook and yet can do most, if not all the things a netbook can?

Analyst: Palm Will Resurrect The Foleo

Posted on May 4, 2009 10:17 AM

Remember the Palm Foleo? It was basically a Linux-powered device via WIFI or use a mobile phone as a tethering modem. Anyway, an analyst from Global Equities Research thinks that Palm may resurrect the Foleo to make a $399 Netbook/MID out of it, but this time Palm would integrate a cellular wireless capability on board, using Qualcomm's GOBI chip that works with pretty much all carriers.

For one, Palm has not said that it was working on such a project, but even if it did, we don't really see the value that it brings at that price range. [via Barron]