Samsung's Exynos 2700 SoC for Galaxy S27 series to reportedly ditch WLP technology

Samsung’s next-generation flagship chipset, the Exynos 2700, could adopt a new packaging design, according to a recent report. The company is reportedly planning to move away from Fan-Out Wafer-Level Packaging (FOWLP) technology for the upcoming SoC. Fan-Out Wafer-Level Packaging (FOWLP), which Samsung has used since the Exynos 2400, reportedly helped improve thermal performance. However, the technology is said to have been less profitable for the company due to its complex and costly manufacturing process. According to the report, which cites an industry official, Samsung plans to...

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Kuo: Apple is testing iPhone chipset production at Intel

Earlier this month, we saw a report which claimed that Apple is looking to diversify its chip production away from TSMC with Intel and Samsung as potential partners. Noted Apple analyst Ming Chi-Kuo’s latest post also backs up these claims alongside a few more details. Apple and Intel have apparently kicked off legacy Apple silicon chip production on Intel’s 18A-P process, which is equivalent to TSMC’s process used on the A18 Pro chip. According to the report, these are low-end chips set to be used in iPhone, iPads and Macs, and Kuo estimates that 80% of the chips are meant for iPhone....

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Verizon joins Project Glasswing to test Anthropic's Claude Mythos model on its infrastructure

Today Verizon is announcing that it's joining Anthropic's Project Glasswing to test the Claude Mythos Preview model. This model, according to Anthropic, is capable of identifying complex vulnerabilities in critical software and operating systems at unprecedented speed. Due to its specialized capabilities, Anthropic set up Project Glasswing as a way to grant access to the Mythos Preview model to "a select group of global security leaders dedicated to protecting essential infrastructure and committed to sharing findings and best practices across industries", Verizon's press release on the...

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DJI reveals the Osmo Pocket 4P tailored for independent filmmakers

During this year's Cannes Film Festival, DJI took the stage for a brief moment and introduced the Osmo Pocket 4P, which is a more advanced version of the regular Osmo Pocket 4 that the company introduced last month. While the regular Pocket 4 is aimed toward mainstream content creators and vloggers, the Pocket 4P is tailored for professional, independent filmmakers. With its powerful, yet compact hardware, the Pocket 4P wants to replace a good chunk of the heavy equipment involved in filmmaking. Hence, the product was introduced, although not fully disclosed, at the Cannes Film...

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T-Mobile now allows up to four promotional devices on a single account

After numerous complaints from sales representatives within T-Mobile, the company is changing its terms and conditions, making contracts a bit more lucrative for new customers. Up until last month, new customers were able to get up to two discounted smartphones on a single account. This pushed away many new customers who have a family of four, for example, and can't get four devices at a discount. T-Mobile responded quickly and is now allowing up to four devices per account, and that extends even to long-time users who received free lines under the "Line On Us" promo. They will...

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AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon will work together to improve coverage for all of their customers

Today, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have announced a joint venture that aims to use satellite-based technologies to address coverage gaps, especially in unserved and underserved communities. This joint venture will extend mobile connectivity for the customers of all three companies through joint investment in using satellite-based direct-to-device technologies wherever there are coverage gaps. The trio's customers will "have a more seamless experience, especially in remote areas where traditional cell networks have limited or no service", the official joint press release...

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Android’s Contextual suggestions rolling out to Pixel 10 series

Google is testing a new feature for Android phones that will learn from your usage habits and automatically recommend suggestions. The feature which is called Contextual suggestions is buried inside the Google services settings and the folks over at 9to5Google were able to access it on several Pixel 10 series devices (including the 10a) running Android 16 with Google Play services version 26.18. Contextual suggestions on Pixel 10a (credit: 9to5Google) Google describes the feature as “helpful suggestions from your apps and services based on your routine activities and locations”....

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