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Wednesday, 27 June 2018

Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2500 Platform with integrated sensor hub, 4G LTE, optimised version of Android for kids announced

At the Mobile World Congress Shanghai, Qualcomm Technologies has announced its first platform; the Snapdragon Wear 2500 targeted specifically for 4G connected kids watches. It is aimed at delivering extended battery life, an integrated sensor hub with pre-optimized algorithms, low power location tracking, and the company’s fifth-generation 4G LTE modem, and optimized version of Android for kids. The platform also helps in kids stay in touch with family, learn and grow with access to multimedia content, have fun and play with friends, and stay fit and active throughout the day. It is designed to consume low power with up to 14% longer battery life across both active and standby modes of operation compared to prior generations. This is made possible thanks to several new additions including Wearable PMIC, RF Front End (RFFE), location engine, Bluetooth streaming architecture, and processor and modem software optimizations. The new Wearable PMIC is designed to reduce Rock Bottom Sleep Current (RBSC) by up to 14%. The new Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) based RF PAs are designed to consume up to 20% lower peak power compared to their predecessors. It is globally certified the fifth generation 4G LTE multi-mode modem. It supports more accurate location tracking and is also an optimized ...