Survey shows people think this change could fix Google’s Tensor problems

Google’s Tensor processors used in its Pixel phones have long been manufactured by Samsung. However, the company is widely tipped to switch from Samsung to TSMC for the Tensor G5 processor in the Pixel 10 series . We expect this change to translate into Pixel phones that could last longer and run cooler. But will this change really solve Google’s processor problems? We asked this question last week, and here’s what you told us. Over 8,100 votes were cast in our website poll, and just over two-thirds of respondents felt that switching from Samsung to TSMC would solve Google’s processor woes. I’m fine with Google doing Tensor, but not doing it with TSMC has been a huge mistake. Hopefully it’ll get better. The newest Exynos chips from Samsung have been terrible, and that’s historically what Tensor has been based on. I’m glad they jumped ship now, but wish they’d done it faaaaar sooner. I love my Pixel 7 Pro, first device I’ve owned for 2 years+ without any major slowdowns, and I am on ... Read full article.