samsung
Intel to show off Samsung Android 4.0 smartphones next year?
While Intel has been busy and rather successful at getting their processors into desktop computers and laptops, they haven’t really been making much waves at the mobile industry although we know that they have plans to enter the mobile market, which at the moment seems to be largely dominated by Qualcomm and NVIDIA. However if the recent rumors are to be believed, Intel could be primed and ready for the mobile market in 2012.
The release of their new processors, code named Medfield, is expected to launch on Samsung phones running Android 4.0 and is said to be arriving on Sprint’s network. Samsung has toyed with several different processors in the past, including Qualcomm and even their own Exynos processor, so we guess it wouldn’t be a stretch to see them give Intel’s Medfield a try.
As to when can we see this Intel-powered Samsung Android phone? Well, CES 2012 would be a good time for companies to show off what they’re working on, but if the schedule’s a bit too tight, we’re guessing MWC 2012 would also be good time for them to show off their collaboration. So, who’s looking forward to Intel-powered smartphones?
So, there is a new Samsung smartphone that is about to be released – big surprise, that, and I say this with full a sarcasm. Still, those who want something that looks to hang out on the high end side of things in terms of design and form factor, and yet having a mid-range performer within, can always settle for the Samsung Galaxy A9.
The handset has already appeared on the FCC database, which means it has been approved, and listed as the Samsung Galaxy A9. With the green light given, it is but a matter of time before it hits the market. While very little detail has been released so far, it should not be too long now before an official announcement is made. All that one can do now is to sit tight and wait. [FCC Page]
If you would like to fancy your chances with an upcoming mid-range device that seems to hover more on the higher end scheme of things, then the Samsung Galaxy A9 would certainly fit you to a ‘t’, so to speak. After all, accessory manufacturer ITSKINS has shared more details concerning this device, with the Galaxy A9 touted to be a wee bit more compact as opposed to the Galaxy S7 Plus, never mind that both handsets will come with 6.0″ screens.
Measurements of the Galaxy A9 include 161.9mm x 81.3mm x 7.34mm, where it would be slightly taller than the Galaxy Note5, while sporting a metal and glass design, a fingerprint reader that should be able to handle mobile payments, a Full HD Super AMOLED display, and a Snapdragon 620 chipset, among others.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 will no doubt be a smartphone that many people would look forward to picking up when it is ready, taking into consideration how flagship devices are always in demand. Well, the Galaxy S7 has been said to target an early 2016 release, and some photos of the alleged device has already been snapped, although one should take into consideration that the original Weibo post is no longer there.
Of course, do take this particular leak with a pinch of salt, since it could be one of the numerous smartphones from various manufacturers that could roll out a similar looking handset. In the leaked photos, you can see a wrap-around metal border design, which seems to be the in thing at least for the next couple of years. All that we can do now is to sit tight and wait for the real deal to surface.