Qualcomm Incorporated, on Tuesday announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has introduced two new Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. The new chipsets, the Snapdragon 430 and the Snapdragon 617, offer advances in both multimedia and connectivity for mid-range mobile devices.
 
“As smartphones and tablets continue to spread to all corners of the globe, we recognize that users are becoming more discerning in what they want. The introduction of these new processors is a clear indication that we are listening to the needs of our customers who want ever improving cameras, faster connectivity, and better battery life across all available price points,” said Alex Katouzian, senior vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
 
Qualcomm also announced that it has introduced its next-generation of fast charging technology with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 technology. Quick Charge 3.0 is the third generation of this technology and is the first of its kind to employ Intelligent Negotiation for Optimum Voltage (INOV), a new algorithm developed by Qualcomm Technologies, designed to allow portable devices the ability to determine what power level to request at any point in time for optimum power transfer, while maximizing efficiency. With Quick Charge 3.0 you can charge a typical phone from zero to 80 percent in about 35 minutes compared to conventional mobile devices without Quick Charge that may typically require almost an hour and a half.
 
“We are significantly enhancing the capabilities and benefits offered by Quick Charge 3.0 to bring robust fast charging technology to all. Quick Charge 3.0 addresses a primary consumer challenge with today’s mobile devices in helping users restore battery life quickly and efficiently, and does so through leading technology and a robust ecosystem including leading device and accessory OEMs,” said Alex Katouzian, senior vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
 
“LG Electronics featured Quick Charge 2.0 in our recent smartphone designs and was met with much success. At its core, LG strives to design devices that deliver an unbeatable user-experience. Qualcomm Technologies’ solution is well aligned with that philosophy and fast charging has quickly become one of the more popular device features.  Qualcomm Technologies’ solution is also generations ahead of others and we look forward to offering Quick Charge 3.0 to our customers to give them a full charge faster and with increased efficiency,” said Dr. Sang G. Kim, AVP, LG Electronics.