Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is experiencing unprecedented demand for its 5nm and 3nm production lines, driven by the surge in AI chip orders and the adoption of new processors by companies like Qualcomm, MediaTek, and NVIDIA. This robust demand is expected to keep TSMC’s production lines running at over 100% capacity until the first half of 2025, despite the typical seasonal slowdown in the semiconductor industry.
The Galaxy S25 FE is rumored to embrace a slim design, potentially sacrificing battery capacity for a smaller footprint. Meanwhile, MediaTek has secured a deal to power the FE model, while the rest of the Galaxy S25 series is expected to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset.
MediaTek’s latest flagship processor, the Dimensity 9400, boasts significant performance gains, including a 3nm process node, a powerful GPU, and impressive AI capabilities. Notably, the Dimensity 9400 is claimed to be the first mobile chip capable of on-device video generation and LoRA training, pushing the boundaries of mobile computing.
Samsung has announced its latest tablet lineup, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and Tab S10 Plus, featuring larger screens, improved AI features, and a significant first for the U.S. market – a MediaTek processor powering a flagship device. While the design remains familiar, these tablets offer a compelling big-screen Android experience, especially the Ultra model, but might not be a necessary upgrade for existing Galaxy Tab S9 users.
The upcoming Galaxy Tab S10 series, including the S10 Plus and S10 Ultra, has been spotted on the 3C certification website, suggesting a potential launch soon. These tablets are expected to feature 45W wired charging and the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chip, offering a powerful alternative to Qualcomm processors.
NVIDIA and MediaTek are collaborating on a new Arm-based AI processor for Windows systems, set to compete directly with Qualcomm, AMD, and Intel. The chip, designed on TSMC’s 3nm process node, will feature NVIDIA’s RTX technology and is expected to launch in the first half of 2025.
The Nothing Phone 2a Plus brings a few upgrades to the already excellent Nothing Phone 2a, including a faster processor, a 50MP selfie camera, and slightly faster charging. While the changes are minor, they make the Phone 2a Plus a slightly better phone for those seeking more power, but it also raises questions about the timing and value proposition of this release, especially for those who recently purchased the Phone 2a.
