Qualcomm announced that it is sampling a new smartphone chipset family, featuring strong emphasis on multimedia performance, supporting high-definition video recording and playback, exceptional graphics with dedicated 2D and 3D cores, and an overall chip design optimized for Web surfing. The first devices based on the flagship MSM7x30 family of chipsets are expected to launch commercially before the end of 2010. continued »

Qualcomm today announced that it is sampling the industry's first chipsets for dual-carrier HSPA+ and multi-mode 3G/LTE. The Mobile Data Modem (MDM) MDM8220 solution is the first chipset to support Dual-carrier High-Speed Packet Access Plus (DC-HSPA+); and the MDM9200 and the MDM9600 chipsets are the multi-mode 3G/Long Term Evolution (LTE) solutions. Interoperability testing with infrastructure partners is already underway with multiple ... continued »

With the biggest full touch screen (4.1-inch), slim 9.9mm thickness and Qualcomm’s 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, the new Toshiba TG01 has been launched in UK and installed with a beautiful Toshiba's UI on top of the old Windows Mobile interface. SlashGear has attended the press event, and they have got the chance to review on a production unit. Check out the first ... continued »

Orange has confirmed that it will be exclusively offer the Toshiba TG01 in the UK by this weekend. Powered by Qualcomm’s 1GHz Snapdragon chipset, TG01 uses a 4.1-inch WVGA touch screen and has a slim 9.9mm body. It will first come with Windows Mobile 6.1. An upgrade to the new Windows Mobile 6.5 will be available later this year. continued »

Back in February this year, the Toshiba TG01 was announced with its impressive Qualcomm’s 1GHz Snapdragon chipset. While we are heading into Q3 of 2009, the TG01 is finally getting ready for UK smartphone users. SlashGear has been invited to its press event, we will bring you the latest info here! continued »

Qualcomm today announced the expansion of its Plaza suite of solutions to include Plaza Retail. The goal of Plaza Retail is to allow application retailers (typically mobile operators) to present subscribers with a uniform and easy shopping experience on any capable device. Plaza Retail also gives publishers and developers the ability to make their content available to multiple retailers instantly, ... continued »

Qualcomm today announced that the Company has added support for Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to certain chipsets in its product portfolio. NFC is a short-range wireless connectivity technology operating at 13.56 MHz and transferring data at up to 424 Kbps. continued »

Here is a official video from Toshiba, showing a summary of what you can expect from the TG01 user interface. Running on top of the Windows Mobile OS, the 3D touch inteface is powered by the Qualcomm's Snapdragon 1GHz CPU and designed for one-handed use with shake control. Check out the video inside.  continued »

If Toshiba has a TG01 smartphone that can do 3D wonder, you would probably not surprise to see something from HTC. According to digitimes, HTC's Snapdragon smartphone will be launched by second quarter this year. Other than Snapdragon smartphones, the company is also developing mobile devices with Intel Atom-based cpu. HTC and Toshiba are among more than a dozen device makers that ... continued »

The latest Touch HD and iPhone killer? Toshiba has announced their new TG01 smartphone, running Windows Mobile 6.1 and featuring a big 4.1-inch WVGA touchscreen (800 x 480 pixels), microSD card slot, HSPA, WiFi, GPS and customize Toshiba's own user interface. The Toshiba TG01 is also one of the first smartphone to use the new Qualcomm's 1GHz Snapdragon QSD2850 chipset. ... continued »