Friends, get ready because this week’s tech news is absolutely amazing! From game-changing 2nm chips to new AI magic and the craze of wearables, so much is happening that you will be blown away. Today we will talk about all these things. So let’s get started!
MediaTek’s Big Leap to 2nm chip
First of all, a big news from the chip world. MediaTek has announced that it is going to launch its first 2nm chip this September. Till now we were on 3nm tech, but this jump to 2nm?
Absolutely the next level! This will make your phones and devices faster and the battery will also last for a long time. Production is about to start, and by 2026 you will see devices with this technology in the market.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Launching Sooner Than Expected
But wait, this is just the beginning. Qualcomm is also not behind. They have confirmed that Snapdragon 8 Elite is coming 2 times earlier. Its big reveal will be done in Snapdragon Summit from September 23 to 25. And listen, devices with this chip can come in the market by October-November! Meaning, now you will not have to wait so long for new processors. This is really big news for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi and Qualcomm’s Stronger Bond + XM01 Chip
Now let’s talk about the deal between Qualcomm and Xiaomi. Xiaomi already uses Qualcomm chips, but now this partnership is getting even stronger. Apart from phones and tablets, Xiaomi is also putting Qualcomm chips in cars, IoT devices, smart AR glasses, and TWS earphones.
Xiaomi has also made its own chip, the XM01, which is based on the 2nd-gen 3nm node. Its performance is almost like Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, with X925 prime cores, A725 performance cores, and A520 efficiency cores. This chip is absolutely perfect for upper mid-range phones. Now the question is—if Xiaomi is making its own chip, how long will it take to compete with Qualcomm?
Google’s AI Magic and Android XR Push
Google also did wonders this week. Their new AI tool VO3 is amazing—it can create hyper-realistic videos and audio with a simple prompt. Imagine, they gave an idea for an action movie and it turned into a full-fledged movie! This evolution of AI is mind-boggling.
Along with this, Google made a big announcement about Android XR. Project Mohan, which is being developed by Samsung and Qualcomm, will be the first Android XR device. Plus, they are also working on premium AR glasses that will have a camera, microphone, speakers, and a micro OLED display—perfect for Google Maps navigation.
OpenAI Acquires Jony Ive’s Startup for $6.5 Billion
Another big news in the world of AI—OpenAI bought Jony Ive’s (who was the designer of Apple’s iPhone, iPad) startup for $6.5 billion. Together they are making a wearable AI product that will connect to your phone. After the flop of Rabbit R1, it will be interesting to see what wonders they do.
Made-in-India Smartphones Leading Exports
Talking about India, made-in-India smartphones have now become the country’s top export, leaving petroleum and diamonds behind. This is a very proud moment! Also, the growth of Airtel is also very fast and according to the reports, it can even challenge Jio in the next 5 years.
Smartwatch Market Faces a 33% Decline
But there is also some tension-inducing news. India’s smartwatch market has declined by 33%. Earlier there were 80 brands, now only 58 are left. There is consolidation in the market, and it seems that only big players will survive. People now want premium products, not cheap Chinese smartwatches.
You must remember the condition of Micromax – it also disappeared from the market in a similar way. Now the trend of premiumization is going on, and only 15-20 brands are probably left.
Weekly Tech Roundup Recap
So friends, this was this week’s tech roundup! From 2nm chips to AI and wearables, there is a lot of hustle-bustle in the tech world. What did you think about these updates? Let us know in the comments and keep the discussion going. And for tech news, don’t forget to visit Freefast.in. See you next week with more new updates!
