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Michael Goff

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https://9to5google.com/2017/09/11/qualcomm-list-android-firsts/

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Let’s take this one step at a time. Fast charging/quick charging. Yup, that absolutely came to Android first, and Qualcomm played a big part there, but I’m fairly sure the LG V30 which still hasn’t released isn’t one of the devices that “paved the way for others to come.” Next, dual cameras. For whatever reason, Qualcomm lists the HTC One M7 here even though it definitely only has one camera
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Michael Goff

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There's something I have to ask. Why do they list a reference device that never got dold?
 

nviz22

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Reminder: Android has better hardware, but we also have reference devices. REFERENCE DEVICES!!!

I feel like the SpongeBob chocolate meme with "Reference Devices" would be apropos.
 

tpham5919

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There's something I have to ask. Why do they list a reference device that never got dold?
I guess their intention was to list their first-to-market technology not necessarily sold devices. I just don't understand why they're doing that now. Get some positive news out there instead of news about the ongoing legal battle with Apple? Who knows.
 

tpham5919

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Where can I buy that reference phone with the sensor under the screen?
If you call up the sales department I'm sure they'll be more than happy to set up an appointment with your company to go over what's available in their product line, assuming that you can do a contract large enough to make it worth their time. I do not know if they're willing to work with individual developer as there's not much money in that (I wouldn't if I were Qualcomm).
 

Michael Goff

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If you call up the sales department I'm sure they'll be more than happy to set up an appointment with your company to go over what's available in their product line, assuming that you can do a contract large enough to make it worth their time. I do not know if they're willing to work with individual developer as there's not much money in that (I wouldn't if I were Qualcomm).

So it’s irrelevant.

Thanks.
 

grkm3

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Where can I buy that reference phone with the sensor under the screen?

I just remember when i wanted the Snapdragon 810 early and found there developer reference on sale on there website.

It was expensive but you can buy the development socs and phones from them
 

kdarling

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Where can I buy that reference phone with the sensor under the screen?

Well, if you're really good friends with the Vivo CEO, you might be able to buy one of their prototypes shown this last summer :D


Otherwise, the whole point of a reference design is that you have to build it yourself. You get the sample sensor, circuit design and software from Qualcomm. The rest is up to you. This is common practice with new chips.
 

Michael Goff

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Well, if you're really good friends with the Vivo CEO, you might be able to buy one of their prototypes shown this last summer :D


Otherwise, the whole point of a reference design is that you have to build it yourself. You get the sample sensor, circuit design and software from Qualcomm. The rest is up to you. This is common practice with new chips.

Then why bring it up at all?
 

Michael Goff

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You wouldn't, if you were making a list only about sold devices.

Clearly this list is more of a first-seen kind of thing. Although it's apparently inaccurate in that respect.

I know what it's meant to be, an incorrect brag. But major phone makers research and create things only if it could be mass produced. Not always defending Apple, they ****ed up a lot.

But it's easier to develop a tech when you don't have to worry about making ten plus million devices a year where it works great.
 

kdarling

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I know what it's meant to be, an incorrect brag.

I don't disagree.

But it's easier to develop a tech when you don't have to worry about making ten plus million devices a year where it works great.

It's also easier if you only have to design for your own products, like Apple does.

Qualcomm has a long history of designing and making millions of chips that work with many systems.
 

Michael Goff

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I don't disagree.



It's also easier if you only have to design for your own products, like Apple does.

Qualcomm has a long history of designing and making millions of chips that work with many systems.

Yeah. I was speaking more of the under screen FPS. The one that still isn't able to be mass produced.
 
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