NetWire malware has been utilized by various cybercrime groups, but its most notable use occurred in February 2022 when the ModifiedElephant APT group used the malware to plant incriminating evidence on victims’ devices.
In a joint operation between the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol), and other international law enforcement agencies, the internet domain used to sell NetWire malware has been seized.
NetWire is a powerful tool used by cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to computer systems and control them remotely. It’s worth noting that NetWire was used extensively in several cyberattacks, including those targeting the aviation and defence sectors in February 2022, thousands of global oil and gas and energy firms in August 2017, and attacks on the aerospace and travel sectors in May 2021.
In addition, NetWire was utilized in a malicious campaign last year by the ModifiedElephant APT to plant incriminating evidence on victims’ devices. The activities of this APT group are closely aligned with the “Indian state interests.
According to a press release from the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, the seizure was part of an ongoing investigation into the sale and distribution of NetWire malware. The domain, which had been in operation since 2012, sold the malware to buyers worldwide, including individuals in the United States for their own criminal ends.
The operation to seize the domain involved the coordinated efforts of law enforcement agencies from around the world. The FBI worked with Europol, Croatia, Switzerland, and other partners to identify and track down the individuals responsible for the sale and distribution of NetWire.
The operation resulted in the seizure of the domain and the arrest of a suspect whose name has not been released by US or Croatian authorities.
NetWire malware is a type of remote access Trojan (RAT) that cybercriminals often use to gain access to a victim’s computer. Once installed, the malware allows the attacker to remotely control the computer, access sensitive information, and carry out a range of malicious activities.
The seizure of the NetWire domain is a significant development in the fight against cybercrime. It demonstrates the effectiveness of international cooperation in tackling online threats and highlights the commitment of law enforcement agencies worldwide to combat cybercrime.
The seizure notice
“By removing the NetWire RAT, the FBI has impacted the criminal cyber ecosystem,” Donald Alway, the assistant director in charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles field office, said in a statement.
“The global partnership that led to the arrest in Croatia also removed a popular tool used to hijack computers in order to perpetuate global fraud, data breaches and network intrusions by threat groups and cyber criminals,” Alway added.
This victory serves as a reminder that the fight against malware is far from over because cybercriminals are constantly developing new tools and techniques to evade detection. It is therefore essential that individuals and organizations take steps to protect themselves against cyber attacks by implementing strong security measures, such as using anti-virus software and keeping their systems up to date with the latest security patches.
Google doesn’t release as many phones as some other OEMs out there, in fact, they basically release three phones a year. There’s the two flagships and then a mid-range(ish) phone in the a-series around Google I/O. And that’s it. Which makes it a bit easier to find the right Google Pixel smartphone for you to buy.
However, there are still quite a few options available. So we’ve rounded up the very Best Google Pixel phones that can currently buy. It’s worth mentioning, that Google is only selling the Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro right now. So others will either be from a third-party or renewed/refurbished. So keep that in mind.
Best Google Pixel Phones You Can Buy
Here are the best Google Pixel phones that you can buy right now. This list goes all the way down to the Pixel 4a. Here’s some criteria we used to pick these phones in particular. For one, all of these phones are still being updated for at least another year (Pixel 4a through 2023, Pixel 5-series through 2024), and these are all still sold from reputable sellers on Amazon, or from Google itself. Only one on this list is actually “renewed” and that is the Pixel 5. Since so few were made, it’s hard to find “new” Pixel 5 models right now.
The order is based on when these phones came out, so the further down the list you go, the older they are and usually the cheaper they are. The Pixel 4a is an exception since it is new while the Pixel 5 is “renewed”.
The Google Pixel 7 Pro is the 2022 flagship from Google. It sports a 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, powered by the Tensor G2 processor, 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage inside. There’s also a pretty massive 5000mAh capacity battery inside, which is really nice to see here.
It also gained some pretty cool camera features this year, like Macro mode. Something that the iPhone actually did before Pixel. Otherwise, you still have the three cameras for wide, ultrawide and telephoto here.
The Pixel 7 Pro will get three years of Android updates and five years of security updates. So that it is until 2025 and 2027 respectively.
The Google Pixel 7 is the smaller (barely) brother of the Pixel 7 Pro. The main differences are the flat display which is also 1080p at 90Hz, the smaller battery and there’s no telephoto camera here either. Which also means no macro mode. The battery isn’t a big deal since it does still last about the same amount of time.
But the Pixel 7 does have a 6.3-inch FHD+ display, powered by the Tensor G2 processor, 8GB of RAM on-board and 128GB of storage. There’s also a pretty hefty 4355mAh capacity battery inside.
Much like the Pixel 7 Pro, the Pixel 7 will also get three years of Android updates and five years of security updates.
The Google Pixel 6a is the smallest of the 2022 Pixel smartphones. It sports a 6.1-inch FHD+ display at 60Hz. It also has the original Google Tensor chipset inside, with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There’s also a 4410mAh capacity battery inside, which is indeed larger than the Pixel 7. And yes it does offer better battery life than the Pixel 7.
It sports the older Pixel 6 design, with 12-megapixel wide and 12-megapixel ultrawide sensors on-board. It does come in some cool colors too.
A lot like the Pixel 7 models, there’s also three years of guaranteed Android updates here and five years of security updates.
The Google Pixel 6 Pro is currently the company’s most powerful smartphone. It has a massive 6.71-inch QHD+ 120Hz display. It is an LTPO AMOLED display, so it will ramp up and ramp down the refresh rate as needed. It’s powered by the Tensor chip (for the first time), which is made by Google specifically for Pixel. There’s also 12GB of RAM inside and 128GB of storage as well. This is all powered by a 5003mAh capacity battery.
It launched with Android 12, and Google is promising three years of platform updates and five years of security updates (through 2024 and 2026 respectively).
The Google Pixel 6 Pro isn’t all about hardware, Google has also added in a good amount of features into the software. This includes things like Magic Eraser which is like Photoshop, built into your camera app. So you can easily remove subjects from your pictures. Among other things.
The Pixel 6 was released alongside the Pixel 6 Pro. It actually comes in two flavors. This $599 model does not include support for mmWave 5G, so if you are buying this from Verizon, you’ll be paying $100 more for that. Leaving out mmWave helped keep the Pixel 6 at this aggressive price point.
Pixel 6 is smaller than Pixel 6 Pro, of course. It sports a 6.4-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, with the Tensor chipset, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also has a pretty beefy battery that has a capacity of about 4614mAh. That is enough to get you through a full day without any issues.
It launched with Android 12, and will get Android updates through 2024, with security updates through 2026.
The Pixel 5a was the latest iteration of Google’s “Cheap” smartphone. It came in costing $449, with mostly flagship specs, which is always amazing. Now the Pixel 6a has been announced, but you can’t buy it yet. It won’t be available until July 28.
Pixel 5a is somewhat small, with a 6.34-inch FHD+ OLED display. It has the Snapdragon 765G processor with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage on-board. There’s also a pretty large 4680mAh capacity battery. Which we found from our review, would last at least a full day, sometimes two.
This launched with Android 11, and was later updated to Android 12. It will continue receiving Android platform updates and security updates through August 2024.
The Google Pixel 5 was released in 2020, and saw Google return to small phones. Which many of us loved, while others hated.
It sported a 6-inch FHD+ 90Hz OLED display, along with the Snapdragon 765G processor inside, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also had, what sounds like a small battery, coming in at 4080mAh capacity. But it did actually last quite some time.
It launched with Android 11, and later was updated to Android 12. The Pixel 5 will get both Android and security updates through October of 2023.
The Pixel 4a was somewhat surprising for most of us. Since it was actually one of the smallest phones Google released in years. It had a 5.81-inch OLED display, along with the Snapdragon 730G processor, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. All for $449 at the time – now that stock is limited as Google stopped manufacturing the 4a over a year ago, prices have gone up.
It also had the same great camera from the Pixel 4, and earlier Pixels all at a much cheaper price tag. Which is really great to see on smartphones like this.
Pixel 4a debuted on Android 10 and later got updated to Android 11 and then 12. It will also get Android and security updates from Google through August 2023
Android 14 is now in the developer preview stage, and we’re all digging into it to see what Google has in store for us. The second DP is out, and, while showing us Android going forward, it has one feature that we saw in the past. Android 14 could bring back the lava lamp effect for the media player, according to Android Police.
Google recently released the second DP for Android 14, and we’re getting an idea of some of the features and changes coming with the final release. You’re able to install it on your Pixel phone now to see what’s coming.
Just know that installing the DP isn’t like installing the beta. You’ll need to manually flash the image file onto the device. To do this, it’s recommended that you have some technical know-how. It’s an involved process and, if you do it improperly, you run the risk of bricking your phone.
If you’re excited about getting Android 14 early, you can wait for the beta version of the app that will launch in a few months. You can get it on devices as old as the Pixel 4 5G. When Google releases the update, you’ll be able to download the OTA and install it. It’s the safest way if you don’t want to flash an image file.
Android 14 DP2 brings back the lava lamp effect to the media player
Back during the transition between Android 12 and Android 13, Google experimented with a few styles for the system media player. The system previously had an interesting color effect that would play when you summon the notification shade. There were subtle shapes that would travel over the media player. This gave it a bit of a lava lamp look to it.
We briefly saw this effect back during the early stages of Android 13, but the company took it away. The fact that it’s bringing it back could point to the company having a change of heart. We’re not sure if it’s going to exist in the final build of Android U, however. Only time will tell.
Qualcomm has announced a new Snapdragon launch event for next week. The March 17 event in Beijing, China is expected to bring the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1, its latest premium mid-range chipset. There are also hints of it being the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2, but we don’t have any confirmation yet. Either way, while a new processor is a win for most Android OEMs, it isn’t for Samsung, albeit for a different reason. The Korean firm once again lost out against TSMC in the race to manufacture a Qualcomm chipset.
The Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1 is a 4nm chipset. There haven’t been many leaks or rumors about this Qualcomm processor, but we have a few details. A Geekbench listing recently revealed that the chipset (identified by the part number SM7475) has one Cortex-X2 prime CPU core clocked at 2.92GHz, three Cortex-A710 mi-cores operating at a maximum frequency of 2.5GHz, and four Cortex-A510 efficiency cores clocked at 1.8GHz. The Adreno 725 GPU handles graphics with a maximum clock speed of 580Hz.
This would be the first Snapdragon 7 series Qualcomm processor to feature ARM’s Cortex-X series CPU. Industry insiders are calling the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1 an underclocked Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, which is a flagship chipset launched last year. The upcoming processor scored 1,232 points in the single-core CPU test and 4,095 points in the multi-core CPU test during the aforementioned Geekbench run. These numbers are pretty impressive for a mid-range chipset. Thankfully, it won’t be a long wait before the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1 is official. Stay tuned for the launch event next week.
TSMC will manufacture the next Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1 is a big loss of business for Samsung Foundry. The Korean firm manufactured last year’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and was likely hoping to get the contract for its successor as well. But it was not to be. Its Taiwanese rival has snatched the contract for the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1. Qualcomm opted for the latter’s solution because of power efficiency and yield issues with that of Samsung.
This is precisely the reason why the American chip giant switched to TSMC for manufacturing its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. It is rumored to stick with the Taiwanese firm for its future chips as well. As for Samsung, it is losing trust in the industry. Tesla and others have also switched to TSMC from it in recent months. Even its mobile division doesn’t want to use Samsung Foundry chips in flagship products. It remains to be seen if the Korean firm bounces back anytime soon.
Samsung may not equip the Galaxy Z Fold 5 with a 200MP camera, or even a 108MP unit. According to the noted tipster Ice Universe, the upcoming foldable will stick to a 50MP sensor for the primary rear camera. They precisely claim that it’s the “same camera module” found on the 2022 model. It is reportedly “impossible” for the Korean firm to equip the handset with the 200MP camera found on the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The source doesn’t explain whether it has to do with costs or if it’s a technical limitation.
Galaxy Z Fold 5 may not get improved cameras
Based on the leaks and rumors so far, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 looks set to bring plenty of upgrades to Samsung’s foldable lineup this year. Most notably, the handset could be thinner and come with a less visible display crease. The company has developed a new waterdrop-type hinge to make this possible. We are also expecting improvements in terms of durability and overall functionality of the phone.
There have been talks about camera upgrades too. But if the latest rumor is accurate, that won’t be the case. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 would come with the same camera setup as its predecessor. At least the primary rear shooter will remain unchanged.
This would be a little disappointing. Not because Samsung should have included a 108MP or 200MP camera. A 50MP unit is fine. But an unchanged sensor isn’t. The company could have equipped the new foldable with the improved camera hardware.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4’s 50MP camera has an aperture of f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus), and OIS (Optical Image Stabilization). While it is no slouch, there’s always room for improvement. The fifth-gen foldable would have benefitted more from Samsung’s improved camera software and processing if it got hardware improvements too.
But not to be. Hopefully, the company has optimized the sensor to make it work better. After all, smartphone photography is a lot about software rather than hardware.
No S Pen slot, unchanged cover display
Rumors about the Galaxy Z Fold 5 have been coming quite frequently in recent weeks. The word is that Samsung will not include a built-in S Pen slot because it wants to make the foldable thinner. And an unchanged length and breadth mean the cover display may not change either. We should hear more about the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 in the build-up to their launch in the second half of the year.
More than two years after launching its first smart object tracker, Samsung is reportedly preparing to launch a succeeding model. The Korean firm plans to launch a second-gen version of its Galaxy SmartTag in the second half of this year. The reported timeline suggests it will arrive alongside the new foldables and wearables.
Samsung launched the original Galaxy SmartTag and Galaxy SmartTag+ alongside the Galaxy S21 series in January 2021. The former is a Bluetooth-powered tracker while the latter adds ultra-wideband (UWB) support. These tiny tech pieces work in conjunction with the company’s SmartThings IoT (internet of things) platform to help you find lost objects through a crowdsourced network. You can locate your object using SmartThings Find. Galaxy SmartTags will exchange encrypted signals with the SmartThings IoT network to let you know about its location.
The two smart trackers also feature a physical button that lets you remotely ring your smartphone or tablet should you misplace them. The same button can be programmed to serve as a remote controller for your IoT and smart home devices. Despite all of these capabilities, Samsung’s first foray into smart trackers doesn’t seem to have gone as planned. Two years have passed with no sign of new models. Perhaps this market never took off as the company has anticipated. Apart from Apple, not many have succeeded here.
But Samsung isn’t giving up just yet. It is now gearing up to launch a new version of the Galaxy SmartTag, sources have told SamMobile. Unfortunately, no other information is available at the moment. It’s unclear if the Korean firm will launch two models once again. We also don’t know what improvements it will bring to the table. The publication speculates that Samsung may offer a better wireless range, louder beeper volume, and enhanced security measures that prevent misuse or unauthorized tracking.
Samsung is developing a second-gen Galaxy SmartTag
We should hear more about the second-gen Galaxy SmartTag in the coming months as Samsung progresses with its development. As said earlier, the company plans to launch it in the second half of 2023. More precisely, somewhere between July and September. That’s when it is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 foldables too. The launch event should also see the unveiling of the Galaxy Watch 6 series and a new pair of TWS earbuds. The Galaxy S23 FE may be part of the lineup as well. We will keep you posted.
The hacker behind the breach of the cybersecurity and cloud protection service provider is the same individual who was behind the recent Indian HDFC bank and Acer breaches.
A Swiss technology and cybersecurity company, Acronis, has been hit by a data breach, with over 21 GB of files and folders being leaked by a hacker known as Kernelware.
The trove of data was posted on Breach Forums on Thursday, March 9th, 2023, with no login credentials being leaked. The hacker, who was also behind the recent Indian HDFC bank and Acer breaches, claimed to have breached Acronis because “they were bored and wanted to humiliate the company.”
According to Kernelware, the leaked data includes various certificate files, command logs, system configurations, system information logs, archives of their filesystem, and python scripts for their maria.db database, backup configuration stuff, and loads of screenshots of their backup operations.
This is what the hacker had to say about the breach (Image credit: Hackread.com)
Hackread.com also analyzed the leaked data and it can be confirmed that no login credentials were leaked in the breach. However, several files and folders showed internal images and logs from Lansing, Michigan-based web hosting firm, Liquid Web.
Liquid Web was informed by Hackread.com and is investigating the leak. On the other hand, Acronis’ CISO, Kevin Reed, confirmed the incident in a LinkedIn post, stating that “Based on our investigation so far, the credentials used by a single specific customer to upload diagnostic data to Acronis support have been compromised.”
Reed claimed that no other system or credential has been impacted by this incident. The company has found no evidence of any other successful attacks and the leaked data is limited to the folder of the affected customer.
The leaked data (Image credit: Hackread.com)
In a comment to Hackread.com, Matt Rider, VP of Security Engineering EMEA at Exabeam said “This news reinforces the importance of making sure that all bases are covered when it comes to cybersecurity, as this leak resulted from just a single employee’s credentials being compromised.”
Matt emphasised that “finding an intruder quickly is essential to stopping them in their tracks, yet most organisations struggle to know when legitimate credentials have been compromised. This is because it is impossible to detect abnormal credential use unless you have already baselined what is normal.”
This incident and other recent cybersecurity incidents serve as a reminder of the importance of cybersecurity measures for businesses and organizations. As technology continues to advance, the threat of cyberattacks has become more prevalent, and the consequences can be severe, including financial loss, reputational damage, and legal liabilities.
Businesses must take proactive steps to protect their data and systems by implementing robust cybersecurity measures, such as regular security assessments, employee training, network monitoring, and incident response planning. It is also crucial to stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends and best practices to address evolving threats.
Furthermore, individuals also play an important role in preventing cybersecurity incidents by being vigilant about online activities, using strong passwords, and keeping software and systems up to date. Overall, it is essential to recognize the seriousness of cybersecurity threats and take necessary precautions to prevent and mitigate their impact.
Google is known for updating the official ARCore support list once in a while, making compatible new devices wait several months before being added to the list. The Pixel 6a, which launched in May last year, recently made it to the list, along with the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. A bunch of Samsung smartphones has finally gained official support too. The Android maker has added the Galaxy S23 series, the latest Galaxy foldables, and a few mid-range models to the ARCore support list.
Google confirms ARCore support for multiple Samsung Galaxy devices
ARCore is a certification that confirms that a device can deliver augmented reality (AR) experiences. Most Android smartphones and high-end tablets do that right out of the box. In fact, many people don’t even realize that their device supports AR. They use features like Live View in Google Maps and other standalone AR apps without knowing that ARCore is powering the whole experience behind the scenes.
Despite the out-of-the-box support, Google likely has its own way of verifying ARCore compatibility for devices. While this verification process shouldn’t take long, the company seemingly doesn’t rush to do it. Since users can already enjoy AR experiences on their supported device regardless of whether it has made it to the official ARCore list, Google’s delay doesn’t affect anyone. The reason behind this delay remains a mystery, though.
But Google is a true follower of the saying “better late than never”. Despite the lengthy delay, the Android maker doesn’t forget to add compatible new devices to the list. The latest round of additions includes the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy A14 5G, Galaxy A23 5G, and Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro 5G. These phones launched between August 2022 and February 2023. As said earlier, these additions come around the same time as the aforementioned Pixel trio.
More devices will gain official ARCore support in the coming months
Google has also recently confirmed ARCore support for multiple phones and tablets from brands like Fujitsu, Infinix, Lenovo, Motorola, Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, Sony, Zebra, ZTE, and others. You can expect more new additions in the future as OEMs continue to launch devices left, right, and center. Of course, Google’s habit of updating the list once in a while means newer devices may not make find their way into it anytime soon. Meanwhile, if you’re wondering whether your Android device has official ARCore support, you can look for it in this list.
Roborock makes some of the best robot vacuums on the market right now, and they are priced pretty competitively. But it is always good to take advantage of deals on these Roborock robot vacuums. And luckily, Roborock always has some sort of sale going on. So you’ll always be able to save on a new robot vacuum.
Roborock’s robot vacuums are basically divided into two lines. The E series is the more inexpensive lineup, which still offers some great performance and suction. While the S series is typically the top-of-the-line robot vacuums.
Best Roborock Robot Vacuum Deals
Now that the newly announced Roborock S7 is available to buy, and it has a launch discount, it’s going to be hard to beat that one. But we do particularly like the Roborock S6 MaxV, which has the stereo camera and AI included, so you are able to run the vacuum, and it is less likely to run into things. Like furniture, or walls, or running over things like shoes and scales. Not to mention the increased suction.
Aside from the S6 MaxV, Roborock also has some really great robot vacuums available. And the majority of these are also mops – except for the E series and the S4. So you can sweep your floors and mop them, while vacuuming the carpeted rooms. Making your home nice and clean.
All of the Roborock robot vacuums also support Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant as well as Homekit and Siri for the Apple users out there. Allowing you to use your voice to control your robot vacuum. It also works with the Roborock app, which is a very robust app that allows you to see the map of your home and where the vacuum has cleaned, as well as maintenance that might need to be done on your vacuum.
Below, we have listed all of the current deals for Roborock robot vacuums. So you can take advantage of them, and save some good money.
Qualcomm is rumored to launch its next-gen flagship smartphone processor a few weeks earlier than last year. Tentatively named Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the new chipset may arrive in late October. Fitting to those rumors, leaks about it have already started coming in.
A tipster recently shared some specs indicating that the upcoming Qualcomm processor may bring a notable performance boost over the current solution. Another tipster has now shed more light on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, though with some contrasting information.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 to support UFS 4.1 and X75 5G modem
According to the fresh rumor passed along Twitter by @Tech_Reve, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will be manufactured by TSMC using its 4nm fabrication process. Qualcomm will include an improved Adreno 750 GPU and support for UFS 4.1 mobile storage solution, along with the latest RAM standard. The chipset will also integrate a new X75 5G modem with a 20 percent improvement in power efficiency. All of this sounds fairly reasonable, but things get a little confusing when we look at CPU details.
The source claims that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will feature a 1+5+2 CPU arrangement. It will get one Cortex-X4 prime core, five Cortex-A720 mid cores, and two Cortex-A520 efficiency cores.
If true, this would be a notable shift from the 1+4+3 CPUR arrangement on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The current chipset has one Cortex-X3 prime core, two Cortex-A715 and two Cortex-A710 mid-cores, and three Cortex-A510 efficiency cores. Earlier rumors said the new solution will retain this arrangement, but we are hearing a different story this time around.
Qualcomm opted for two types of CPUs for the mid-cores last year because the Cortex-A715 only supports 64-bit. Cortex-A710 is there for 32-bit tasks. By the looks of it, the rumored Cortex-A720 is a successor to the latter, so it should support both 32-bit and 64-bit.
But it still makes sense for the company to go with the current CPU arrangement with a split for the mid-cores. Maybe a 2+3/3+2 split if five mid-cores are confirmed. It isn’t entirely unreasonable to use the same CPU for all five cores, though. Until we have further confirmation, take this information with caution.
The reported CPU frequency may not be accurate
What makes us doubt the accuracy of this information more is the reported CPU frequency. The image shared by the source says the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will have a maximum frequency of 3.2GHz. But they claim it could go all the way up to 3.75GHz.
To add to the confusion, the chipset has been compared with the overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 which is only available in Samsung‘s Galaxy S23 series. It operated at a peak frequency of 3.36GHz while the regular version topped out at 3.2GHz.
At best, the reported maximum CPU frequency of 3.75GHz could be for the Galaxy S24 version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, something the previous rumor also suggested. The standard version could top out below that, though we still expect it to go above 3.2GHz.
For the time being, nothing seems to be set in stone. Perhaps the chipset is still in the early stages of development and undergoing repeated tests. We will keep you posted as soon as we have more information about the next-gen Qualcomm chipset.
Snapdragon 8gen3 rumors TSMC N4P 1 + 5 + 2 architecture, a Cortex-X4 mega-core 3.75GHz five Cortex-A720 large core 3.0GHz two Cortex-A520 small core 2.0GHz than Snapdragon 8gen2 more than one performance core, less than the energy efficiency core. The GPU is Adreno750. pic.twitter.com/MTGOtnL46E
