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MediaTek announces a 60% more efficient octa-core processor Cortex-A17
MediaTek announces a new octa-core processor to compete with Qualcomm The Taiwanese chip manufacturer MediaTek has just announced a new type of octa-core processors called Cortex-A17 (MT6595). Two months ago, MediaTek demonstrated world’s first true octa-core chip with eight cores working simultaneously. Now, the company unveils Cortex-A17, a new chip technology with four cores A17 between 2.2 and 2.5 GHz...
4.7 and 5.5-inch screens made of sapphire crystal for the new iPhones
iPhone 6 reportedly coming in two versions with displays made of sapphire South China Morning Post threw light on the new iPhone versions expected in September 2014. There will be two variants, according to the publication, and each of them will include a screen larger than the current 5S model. The small iPhone will pack a 4.7-inch display, while the...