• Google may not use a Samsung modem for its next chip. • A rumor suggests that the tech giant may pick MediaTek’s M90 modem instead. • The reason may be that the M90 modem is faster and more energy efficient.

When Google first dipped its toe into the world of semi-custom silicon development, it tapped Samsung to be its partner. After the Tensor G4, Google shook things up by switching to TSMC for the Tensor G5 (the chip in the Pixel 10). However, Google still turned to Samsung for the Tensor G5’s modem. A new rumor suggests Google could ditch Samsung completely for the next Tensor chip.

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