Google reportedly delaying first customized smartphone chip until 2025
Alexander Koerner
Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) has reportedly delayed its plans to release its first customized processor for its Pixel smartphones by at least a year.
The tech giant had plans to release the chip in 2024 and replace processors made by Samsung (OTCPK:SSNLF), according to The Information, which cited two people with direct knowledge of the situation. However, Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) intends to stay with Samsung (OTCPK:SSNLF) until 2025, before introducing a completely custom chip, the people added.
Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) and Samsung (OTCPK:SSNLF) did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Seeking Alpha.
Mountain View, California-based Google has made several advancements in its custom-built processors in recent months. In April, the tech giant touted the capabilities of its own custom chips used to create AI models and said they are faster and more power-efficient than Nvidia's (NVDA) A100 chips.
Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) has also focused more attention on its nascent Pixel smartphone unit in recent months as it looks to compete with Apple (AAPL) and Samsung (OTCPK:SSNLF) in the lucrative, albeit mature smartphone market.
Last month, it was reported that the Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL) unit had started discussions with companies in India to build Pixel phones in the country.
In May, Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) confirmed its first foldable smartphone, the Pixel Fold.
Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) shares fell nearly 2% in early Thursday trading.
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