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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Qualcomm Details Their Snapdragon S2-Enabled second generation Windows Phones




Qualcomm has posted on their blog explaining why the  Snapdragon S2 processor in the second generation of Windows Phone 7 handsets are better: Second generation Windows Phone devices can deliver even better battery life, faster graphics, quicker cellular downloads and an additional front facing camera according to Qualcomm.

Below are details on the improved components inside the Snapdragon S2 processor*:
  • Faster Web Browsing—the modem inside the Snapdragon S2 is upgraded to support 2x faster downloads. The Snapdragon S2 offers a 14.4 Mbps modem.
  • Dual-Cameras—the Snapdragon S2 can support up to two 12 megapixel cameras. You’ll find many of these new Windows Phones with S2 processors have a camera on the front and back.
  • Faster Graphics—The Snapdragon S2 has an Adreno 205 dedicated Graphics Processing Unit, it offers more than 2x the graphics performance.
  • Longer Battery Life—these technologies within the Snapdragon S2 draw less power. The overall decrease in power consumption means your smartphone’s battery can last you even longer.

Read More at Qualcomm