Benzinga | Aug 2, 2021 01:13PM EDT

Google's New Smartphone Processor, Google Tensor, Set For Debut In Fall

* Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) has decided to build its smartphone processor, called Google Tensor, to power its new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones this fall.

* Google has ditched Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:QCOM) just like Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) dumped Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) to use its processors for its new computers, CNBC reports.

* Google is using an Arm-based architecture like Apple to save on power consumption.

* Google Tensor will power new flagship phones that are likely to launch in October.

* The complete system on a chip (SoC) will radically improvise photo and video processing on phones, along with voice-to-speech and translation features.

* It includes a dedicated processor that runs artificial intelligence applications and a CPU, GPU, and image signal processor to process more information on the device.

* Price action: GOOG shares traded higher by 0.02% at $2,705.07, while QCOM stock s up 0.06% at $149.92 on the last check Monday.

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