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First Intel-branded 3G, 4G chips debut
Intel announced shipments of the first 3G chips--and future 4G silicon--that sport its branding today at Mobile World Congress--the fruits of its acquisition of Infineon's wireless business.
"Intel Inside" takes on a new meaning with 3G chips. After the acquisition, Intel Mobile Communications has overnight become a major supplier of so-called baseband processors, which handle the 3G connection and are one of the most critical chips in a smartphone or tablet.
Intel's--formerly Infineon's--3G chips are used in prominent devices such as the iPhone and iPad.
Announced today, the XMM 6260 is designed for smartphones … Read more
