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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...
Sony Announces the Xperia Z3v for Verizon
Consumers in the United States have typically been unable to purchase Sony smartphones if their carrier is Verizon. The carrier's lineup has been devoid of any Xperia offerings for...
24 by Brandon Chester on 10/9/2014
HTC Silently Adds HTC One (M8 EYE) To Chinese Store
At HTC's Double Exposure event in New York we saw the launch of the Desire EYE, a smartphone with a serious focus on the camera. HTC has silently put...
9 by Brandon Chester on 10/9/2014
HTC Announces the Desire EYE
Today at their Double Exposure event in New York, HTC has announced the Desire EYE. The major feature on the Desire EYE is its 13MP front facing camera which...
17 by Brandon Chester & Joshua Ho on 10/8/2014
The iPhone 6 Review
With every launch of the iPhone, Apple seems to have everything to lose and not much to gain. Apple’s iPhone line accounts for the majority of profits in the...
534 by Joshua Ho, Brandon Chester, Chris Heinonen & Ryan Smith on 9/30/2014
The iPhone 6 Plus Mini-Review: Apple's First Phablet
While we’ve also written about the iPhone 6, the iPhone 6 Plus needs its own review in order to really understand the various features of the device that would...
191 by Joshua Ho on 9/30/2014
Chipworks Disassembles Apple's A8 SoC: GX6450, 4MB L3 Cache & More
One of the more enjoyable rituals with Apple’s annual iPhone launch is the decapping, deconstruction, and photographing of the processor die at the heart of Apple’s newest SoC. ...
65 by Ryan Smith on 9/23/2014
Microsoft Announces the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter
Today Microsoft introduced their new Miracast-based wireless streaming device for HDMI monitors and televisions. Its lengthy name is the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter and it's Microsoft's take on an...
56 by Brandon Chester on 9/23/2014
iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus: Preliminary Results
While we’re still working on the full review, I want to get out some preliminary results for the iPhone 6. For now, this means some basic performance data and...
317 by Joshua Ho on 9/22/2014
The New Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) Review
While I talked about Motorola’s issues in the launch article for the new Moto X, it’s well worth repeating. Motorola has been through a lot these past few years...
179 by Joshua Ho on 9/17/2014
Testing Swiftkey for iOS 8
Earlier this week SwiftKey announced that they hope to have their keyboard available on the App Store when iOS 8 finally rolls out to users worldwide. They've been kind...
45 by Brandon Chester on 9/16/2014
Adobe Brings EchoSign App to Android
EchoSign is a system for managing electronic signatures on agreements, contracts, and other documents that can be transmitted electronically. The product was acquired by Adobe in 2011 to supplement...
4 by Brandon Chester on 9/16/2014
Google Launches Android One in India
Android is the world's most popular mobile operating system, with over 1 billion monthly active users as of July. But according to Google that's only the beginning. Android One...
37 by Brandon Chester on 9/15/2014
Huawei Honor 6 Review
While Huawei's flagship banner was traditionally carried by its Ascend P-series, the P7 didn't ship with a high end SoC that was able to compete with other devices in...
59 by Andrei Frumusanu & Joshua Ho on 9/12/2014
Hands On with USB Type C: Reversible USB Connectors
Today, the USB-IF brought me in to see the long-awaited USB Type C cables. We've written about this before, but for those that aren't familiar with this new USB...
91 by Joshua Ho on 9/11/2014
T-Mobile Announces Uncarrier 7.0: Personal CellSpot, WiFi Unleashed
While it was alluded to in the iPhone 6 announcement, today T-Mobile is announcing WiFi Unleashed, which enables WiFi calling and texting for all Simple Choice customers and seamless...
22 by Joshua Ho on 9/10/2014
SwiftKey to be Available at iOS 8 Launch
While it was pretty well-known that SwiftKey was coming to iOS 8, it wasn't really clear when this would happen. However, we now know that SwiftKey will be available...
15 by Joshua Ho on 9/10/2014
Understanding Dual Domain Pixels in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
In the launch announcement, Apple announced that their new display had dual domain pixels, which improved viewing angles. Unfortunately they dropped the subject at this, which make for a...
30 by Joshua Ho on 9/9/2014
Hands on with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
When it comes to the iPhone 6, one of the most immediate impressions will definitely be the industrial and material design. Going back to the launch of the original...
32 by Joshua Ho on 9/9/2014
Apple Announces iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus; Available September 19th
Today, Apple is launching the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. One of first changes is that the new iPhone 6 has a 4.7" 1334x750 display, and the...
169 by Joshua Ho on 9/9/2014
Nokia Lumia 930 Review
Nokia has once again refreshed its Windows Phone lineup with the release of the Lumia 930, which is the spiritual successor to the Lumia 920 which first launched with...
115 by Brett Howse on 9/8/2014
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