Futurum analysts Todd R. Weiss and Michael Diamond discuss how Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro is still behind Qualcomm in the camera wars, as Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ mobile chip delivers superior 8K video and up to 200MP performance. What’s up with that, Apple?
Why MediaTek’s New Dimensity 9000 May Not Be a Legitimate Premium Mobile Chipset After All
Futurum senior analyst Olivier Blanchard examines MediaTek’s claim that its new Dimensity 9000 mobile SOC can compete against Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 in the premium tier. In addition to outlining some of the key industry hurdles facing MediaTek in its efforts to finally break into the premium tier, Blanchard outlines critical areas in which Dimensity 9000 appears to fall short of delivering premium mobile experiences for OEMs and their customers, namely modem/connectivity, camera/computer vision, AI, and mobile gaming.
Ruling in Cloudflare Copyright Infringement Case Clarifies Liability Framework for Web Service Providers, Upholds DMCA Provisions
Futurum Senior Analyst Olivier Blanchard explains why Cloudflare’s legal victory in federal court last week is important to copyright infringement case law in the United States. He also explores why upholding the 1998 DMCA’s framework of liability and indemnity for companies that deliver internet services is more important than ever, as global regulatory forces begin to shift around existing IP and antitrust law.
Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform Blurs the Lines Between Smartphone Shots and Pro Photography
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 888 5G mobile platform blurs the lines between smartphone shots and pro photography with its new Spectra 580 ISP, capable of processing up to 2.7 gigapixels per second. That is an astounding performance capability, especially for a chipset small enough to fit into a phone. This triple concurrency feature also allows a user to capture three 4K HDR videos at the same time.