iQiyi, Qualcomm Release Handset Chip

DoNews, 1/24/13

Yesterday, US handset chipmaker Qualcomm and Chinese internet firm Baidu's (Nasdaq: BIDU) online video subsidiary, iQiyi, announced the release of a new video-playback-optimized Qualcomm handset chip, the Snapdragon MSM8x25Q. The chip, which uses video playback technology developed by iQiyi, is designed to increase the clarity of videos played on low- to middle-end mobile handset, as well as increase download speeds for video websites visited by mobile users.

According to Qualcomm, a large volume of handsets containing the new chip will be shipped this year through the company's handset partners, including Lenovo (0992.HK), Tianyu Communication Equipment (K-Touch), Samsung, HTC, Motorola, and Nokia.

Editor's Note: For more background on this topic, please see "Beijing Telecom Launches RMB 990 ZTE Smartphone" MD 1/18/13 issue.

Keywords: mobile video handset chip handset wireless online video Baidu Qualcomm BIDU iQiyi

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