MediaTek2026-07-15 03:48:38MediaTek wins Pixel 11 modem slot as Google drops Samsung for the first timeMediaTek has reportedly secured a place in Google’s supply chain for the Pixel 11, which is expected to launch in 2026, and will provide 5G modem chips for all four models in the lineup, according to Digitimes, citing sources. If confirmed, the move would mark the first time the Pixel series has not used a Samsung modem solution. The report says Google evaluated MediaTek against both Samsung and Qualcomm, with MediaTek emerging on top. Its edge was described as a balance across signal stability, cost control, and power efficiency, while its capabilities outside mmWave specifications were seen as competitive with Qualcomm. The order structure is also notable: instead of supplying only a sub-model or entry-level variant, MediaTek is said to have won the full Pixel 11 family. The development comes as MediaTek’s smartphone chip business faces pressure from rising DRAM and component costs and weaker shipment targets among Chinese smartphone brands, excluding Huawei. The report frames the Pixel 11 win as part of a broader customer mix upgrade, following MediaTek’s reported entry into the Apple Watch supply chain in 2025, while also noting that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. capacity remains a constraint for both its AI ASIC business and modem expansion.550
Elon Musk2026-07-10 20:52:13Musk Says Traditional Phones and Apps Could Disappear by 2030Elon Musk said traditional smartphones and apps may become obsolete within five to six years, replaced by AI-first devices acting as edge nodes for inference and real-time personalized content generation.430
