Qualcomm gets official with TouchPad-powering Snapdragon APQ8060 processor

HP already put out the first official word about Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon APQ8060 processor yesterday when it revealed that its TouchPad was based on it, but Qualcomm’s now also come out and properly announced the new processor itself. That’s, of course, a dual-core processor, and comes paired with an Adreno 220 GPU that Qualcomm says helps to deliver “unprecedented processing and 3D graphics performance.” What’s more, while the TouchPad is the first device to use the processor, it obviously won’t be the last, and Qualcomm has now also given us an idea of what sort of capabilities those devices (including smartphones in addition to tablets) might have — namely, cameras up to 16 megapixels, and the ability to capture and display 1080p stereoscopic 3D video or 8 megapixel stereoscopic still images. Head on past the break for the complete press release. Continue reading Qualcomm gets official with TouchPad-powering Snapdragon APQ8060 processor Qualcomm gets official with TouchPad-powering Snapdragon APQ8060 processor originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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