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Google released Android 15 to developers, while Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series will use Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 globally, and the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 will use Exynos 2500. IFA kicked off with announcements from Honor and Intel.
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Another week down, and it’s time to recap the latest news in the tech world. Google has released Android 15 to developers, with Pixel devices expected to receive the update within weeks. Other manufacturers should soon announce their update roadmaps.
Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, a mid-range platform that replaces the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. The new chip boasts improved AI performance for tasks like activity tracking and noise cancellation during calls. However, it’s similar to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2, with some downgrades in the CPU and display departments.
The choice of chip for the Galaxy S25 family has been a topic of discussion lately. Initially, it was reported that the Exynos 2500 would be used, but subsequent reports suggested that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 would be the global choice. A new rumor from Samsung’s home country of Korea confirms that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be used in the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra, with the Exynos 2500 reserved for the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7.
[Image: Android 15 is out, but not for you]
The Galaxy S25 will feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip, while the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 will use the Exynos 2500.
[Image: Samsung Galaxy S25 to only use Snapdragon chips, Fold7 and Flip7 get Exynos 2500]
Qualcomm has also silently introduced the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, which is similar to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 but with underpowered efficiency cores.
[Image: Qualcomm silently introduces Snapdragon 6 Gen 3]
In other news, the first render of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition has been leaked. The phone is noticeably thinner than the current Galaxy Z Fold6, with a brushed finish on the back and a slightly different camera island. One of the lenses appears to be a periscope zoom, and we expect a 200MP main camera. However, rumor has it that this phone will be exclusive to China and South Korea.
IFA kicked off this week, with key announcements including the 8-core Snapdragon X Plus, the global launch of Honor’s Magic V3, MagicPad 2, and Intel-powered MagicBook Art 14, as well as the unveiling of a Snapdragon X Elite-powered variant of the MagicBook Art 14.
[Image: Huawei’s tri-fold Mate XT stars in new teaser video]
Finally, Huawei’s tri-fold Mate XT was pictured in the wild, and the company released a teaser video showcasing the device.
[Image: Samsung Galaxy A06 in for review]
Other news includes the Samsung Galaxy A06 being in for review, the Oppo A80 making its official debut in Australia, and Ulefone unveiling the first rugged phone with a Dimensity 9300+, the Armor 28 Ultra.
