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Multiple Linux-based exploits have caught the attention of vulnerability testing experts over the more recent years, such as the dangerous Stagefright, RAMpage and Dagger. Recently, smartphone manufacturers Xiaomi and OnePlus released some security updates unexpectedly and early, a fact that triggered alarms at the possible existence of a serious vulnerability. In the end these assumptions […]
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 is a high-end chip that already powers flagship phones like the Galaxy S10 and OnePlus 7 Pro. The company is now ready to release a more powerful version of its Snapdragon 855 processor, called the “Snapdragon 855 Plus.” Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 Plus is aimed at mobile gamers and the company has called […]
There are already enough rumors regarding Microsoft’s future devices, like the dual-display Surface code-named Centaurus. As per the latest reports, it’s expected to run Android apps out of the box. Still, chances are less likely it’s going to release in the near future. Adding to the list of the rumors is a new Surface device […]
According to a report by the South Korean publication TheElec, Qualcomm has chosen Samsung to manufacture its next flagship mobile SoC Snapdragon 865. Those who are unaware, Samsung had previously fabricated Snapdragon 820 and Snapdragon 835 for Qualcomm whereas TSMC, the Taiwan-based chip manufacturer, manufactured SD 845 and 855. The report claims that Samsung will […]
Qualcomm has announced new Snapdragon processors for mid-range smartphones at the 2019 Qualcomm AI Day. The company has unveiled Snapdragon 665 as a successor to SD 665, and Snapdragon 730 to succeed Snapdragon 710. Additionally, the chipmaker company has also announced a new gaming-focused processor — Snapdragon 730G, where G stands for gaming. SD 730G borrows […]
Short Bytes: A set of four vulnerabilities, known as Quadrooter, can be exploited to gain access to around 900 million Qualcomm processor-based Android smartphones. The security firm Check Point has brought the vulnerabilities to light. Being the most adopted mobile OS, Android has to deal various bugs discovered every now and then. The IT security […]