Snapdragon 845’s Secure Processing Unit Protects Your Data from Attackers...

Snapdragon 845's Secure Processing Unit Protects Your Data from Attackers... xda-developers Dec 7, 2017 5:05 AM • by Doug Lynch Snapdragon 845's Secure Processing Unit Protects Your Data from Attackers Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 system-on-chip isn't just powerful, energy-efficient, and optimized for AI — it's also highly secure. At Qualcomm's Snapdragon press summit in Hawaii on Wednesday, the chipmaker detailed the flagship chip's encryption and biometric authentication features. The Snapdragon 845 is the first to feature Qualcomm's secure processing unit (SPU), a new subsystem designed to protect biometrics, data, payment information, and SIM data. When you perform some kind of action on a Snapdragon 845-based devices — say, save a file or take a photograph — the system-on-chip's SPU will generate a unique key. In addition, applications like WeChat and Facebook can use the SPU to generate keys as needed. The SPU's completely isolated from the system, according to Qualcomm. It's not a "system master," meaning it can't access information from other systems or take control of new processes, but it's able to access information from other systems independently. It plays a crucial role in biometrics. In future Snapdragon 845-based devices, Qualcomm wants to store biometric data inside the SPU, run any necessary authenticator code inside the SPU, and terminate the data within the SPU itself. The chipmaker's presenting it as a safer alternative to secure elements like ARM's TrustZone, which have been exploited before. We've seen a shift toward biometric authentication and encryption over the last few years, and tech like iris scanning and facial recognition has only accelerated it. Unlike a password, PIN code, or pattern, though, you can't easily change your fingerprint or iris pattern. But if what we've heard about the Snapdragon 845's SPU so far holds water, it's well-positioned to protect against attacks. Editor's note: These are our initial impressions of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 platform — we haven't had time to put it through its paces yet. Rest assured, we'll follow up our "hot take" coverage with more thorough, detailed looks at the new system-on-chip and all of its features. Android Advices Nov 24, 2017 2:17 PM • by Teja Chedalla CENTRiC A1 Smartphone Launched with 5.5″ Full HD Display & Quick Charge 3.0 Support Earlier this year, the Indian smartphone brand CENTRiC had launched four new budget smartphones – CENTRiC L1, CENTRiC P1, CENTRiC P1 Plus and CENTRiC G1. All these devices are priced under Rs. 10,000 and came with 4G VoLTE support. Now, the company is all set to launch a new smartphone called Centric A1. It is priced at Rs. 10,999 and offers unibody metal design. The smartphone will be available in Metallic Earl Grey, White & Peach Gold, Gold & Peach Gold color options. Unlike many other smartphones in the budget segment, the CENTRiC A1 packs uncompromised specifications. It sports a 5.5-inch In-cell display with Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) and includes Dragontrail Glass protection on the top. Under the hood, the CENTRiC A1 is powered by a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937) Octa-core processor coupled with Adreno 505 GPU. It includes 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded additionally up to 256GB via a MicroSD card. On the rear of the device is a 13MP camera with PDAF, 5P lens, and dual LED flash. There is an 8MP front-facing camera with LED flash and 90-degree Field-of-View for wider selfies. The device supports dual SIM dual standby using the hybrid SIM slot. It is backed by a 3,000mAh non-removable that is rated to give up to 15 hours of talk time and lasts up to 210 hours in standby mode. The CENTRiC A1 also supports Quick Charge 3.0 that can give 4 hours of talk time with just 10 minutes of charging. The fingerprint sensor is placed on the rear of the device. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, A-GPS, FM Radio, 3.5mm headphone jack, and USB Type-C port. It runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box, and there is no information about the Android 8.0 Oreo update. It also includes a bunch of sensors including Gyroscope, E-Compass, G-Sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor, and Hall sensor. The CENTRiC A1 measures 152 x 76 x 7.8 mm and weighs 160 grams. Beneath the display are the three capacitive navigation button for back, home, and multitasking (left to right). Let us know, would you be interested in using a smartphone from a relatively new brand. Share your opinion with us by commenting down below. This email has been sent by Froze ONE (isnanmm0@gmail.com). It is the potion result of 'Tech: Topic watch' from the dashboard 'Personal Dashboard', tab 'Tech > Android'. Unsubscribe © Netvibes 2005-2017 | Terms of service | Privacy Policy Find Netvibes also on: Facebook Twitter Google+ Flickr

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