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Qualcomm’s new smartphone modem aims to bridge tricky coverage situations

Coming to a phone near you in late 2023.

Release 18, in particular, marks the start of a phase called 5G Advanced, which is where we’ll see 5G in more applications like connected cars and cities — you know, the stuff 5G is supposed to do. The chip’s upgraded software suite also aims to help your phone make a better connection when you’re in a spot that’s tricky for wireless signals, like an elevator, a parking garage, or a subway train. There’s also a second-gen AI accelerator onboard, which helps improve location accuracy in challenging places like “dense urban canyon” environments.

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