3GHz NovaThor L8580 CPU Set For MWC 2013 Debut

3GHz NovaThor L8580 CPU Set For MWC 2013 DebutST-Ericsson rolled out their most recent 2.5GHz NovaThor L8580 CPU earlier this year, but this does not mean that ST-Ericsson is going to remain comfortable, resting on their laurels. Well, it is nice to know that the company is now working on introducing a faster version of the processor at the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, that is kicking off next week – namely, the quad-core NovaThor L8580 that clocks in at a whopping 3GHz. Yes sir, 3GHz is blazing fast where a mobile processor is concerned, and to make sure that the battery is not depleted in a short time, ST-Ericsson has constructed this particular chipset using the 28nm FD-SOI manufacturing technology.

Not only that, they have also used ModAp which will optimize the execution of apps, allowing it to run at speeds of up to 35% faster in certain cases. The 3GHz NovaThor L8580 CPU is said to be able to play nice with dual cameras of up to 20-megapixel, HD voice support, and LTE connectivity. In terms of graphics, the GPU will feature a 600MHz PowerVR SGX544 variety. This remains a prototype as at press time, but we do hope to spend some time with it on the showfloor later next week.

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Jolla’s Sailfish OS promises multitasking, personalization and ‘effortless interaction’ (updated)

Jolla's Sailfish OS promises multitasking, personalization and 'effortless interaction' (updated)

The date we were promised an introduction to Sailfish is here, and it turns out Jolla’s not just targeting smartphones with its MeeGo-based OS, but tablets, smart TVs and other devices, too. Jolla has kept its OS under wraps until now, but it wants Sailfish to be an open-source affair which “will be built through community involvement and participation.” The SDK will be available soon, and we should get a look at the UI during a presentation occurring shortly. We’re assured superb multitasking capabilities, as well as deep personalization and “fast and effortless interaction.” Jolla has said Sailfish will be available for use with “multiple chipset technologies,” and is already supported on ST-Ericsson’s NovaThor platforms. It’s also reported that it’s partnering with Finnish carrier DNA to promote and sell Sailfish smartphones on home turf. The full reveal is coming shortly, so we’ll let you know more as soon as we do.

Update: The Jolla team took to the stage with touchscreen hardware in hand (we also spotted a Raspberry Pi), keen to express how they’ve been working all hours to boot Sailfish on anything they can find. The company called its creation the first truly “open ecosystem,” and said that development will be fully transparent from the outset. While there will be Jolla-branded phones launching, Sailfish is also being offered to handset manufacturers to use on their own hardware. The UI tour wasn’t as in depth as we’d have liked, but “true multitasking” was the main focus. Active programs can be pinned to the homescreen as tiles (in a layout that looks something like BlackBerry 10), which offer some control of the app without it hogging the screen. They also showed off a feature called “Ambiance,” which uses colors from a picture you select to tint the UI. We wish we had more info to share, but right now, we’re all just left wanting more.

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Samsung Galaxy S III mini confirmed using ST-Ericsson’s NovaThor ModAp chip

Samsung Galaxy S III mini hands-on

Samsung was shy about saying just what processor lurked inside the Galaxy S III mini, which only really told us that there wasn’t an Exynos inside. The chip’s creator isn’t content to leave the origins a secret, however: that’s an ST-Ericsson NovaThor ModAp sitting inside. The combo includes both the dual-core 1GHz processor and the cellular modem on the same chip die, helping Samsung fulfill the “mini” side of the equation while keeping the costs down. We’re certainly no strangers to the NovaThor line after experiencing it in Sony’s equally tiny Xperia P and Xperia U. Knowing what’s inside might not allay concerns that Samsung is straining to milk the Galaxy S III brand name for all it’s worth, but at least you’ll know what to expect for performance if you don’t go full-size.

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