Samsung Surprise As World’s First Smartphone With Quantum Technology Launches May 22
The futuristic-sounding device is the result of a partnership between Samsung and South Korea’s SK Telecom, and is the world’s first 5G smartphone with a quantum random number generator (QRNG) chipset...By pairing the system with a compatible online service, the connection is unhackable, claims SK Telecom, though it only works with the company’s services right now. The firm said that going forward, it “will expand its footprint in the quantum security business by integrating QRNGs to more devices and networks.” (Forbes, May 15)
Ankit Malhotra's key takeaways:
- I believe most consumers are not ready to pay the premium for this device, yet.
- But privacy and security continue to make headlines; expanded services presence and appearance on Samsung’s flagships could help this catch on.
- Introduction of this chip seems partly a case of turbo-charged catch up with Google and Apple, which both have dedicated security chips (Titan M in the Pixel and the T2 in iPhone).
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