Superphone

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A smartphone is a smartphone, but what is a superphone? I guess you take the smartness for granted, and build immense capabilities. I'd like my superphone to have a super battery. That would be the first thing. A battery that lasts for 24 hours even when put through non stop super use. And recharges itself in five minutes.

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its battery life, and its ability to withstand drops from great heights. .... Think about your device. Battery life is a huge issue. You shouldn’t have to worry about constantly recharging your phone. When you drop your phone, it shouldn’t go splat. Everything should be a ton faster and easier. There’s real potential to invent new and better experiences. ..... you shouldn’t need to carry a charger around with you to make it through the day. If your kid spills their drink on your tablet, the screen shouldn’t die. And when you drop your phone, it shouldn’t shatter

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Intel, Smartphones And Chips

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During the PC era Intel was the clear leader. But it has been missing in action in the smartphone era. There is no Intel inside. Bigger is not better, more powerful is not better. Weird, right? Mobile keeps confounding the smartest.

The tablet is closer to the smartphone than it is to the laptop. And it is still an uphill battle for Intel. People are more concerned about battery life than power. But power would be nice too.

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