One chip to bind all cell phone functions

Qualcomm on Wednesday unveiled several chips designed to underpin inexpensive cell phones with MP3 players and cameras, pitched at emerging handset markets in Latin America, India and China, reports C/Net Asia.

"Single-chip cell phones, in theory, reduce handset makers' costs, which translates to lower-priced phones for markets where cell phone penetration is very low.

The chips will likely have more of an impact on the ultimate price of MP3 phones, which cell service providers typically sell for $50 or more.

Texas Instruments, a major provider of mobile processors, has already announced it has developed a single chip for cell phones, while No. 1 handset maker Nokia has one in development".

emily | 12:23 PM | Technology |
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