Qualcomm to launch 4K streaming dongle

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Qualcomm is reportedly preparing to launch a brand-new video streaming dongle that'll see the company go up against the likes of Google's Chromecast and Roku's Streaming Stick.

According to SlashGear, its new dongle – thought to be called the Qualcomm 4K Streaming Adapter – is based on the Snapdragon 800 processor and will be powered by Android.

In addition to its Ultra HD 4K capabilities, the new Qualcomm dongle will have a range of bang up-to-date connectivity options, including wi-fi and LTE Broadcast.

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LTE Broadcast is different to 4G in the sense that it adopts a "one-to-many approach" when transmitting, as opposed to "one-to-one", allowing streaming to multiple devices.

In fact, SlashGear revealed that Qualcomm has pretty much packed a high-end smartphone into the 4K Streaming Adapter – without, as you might imagine, the touchscreen and battery.

The design appears to be a striking red casing and a compact size, much like the Chromecast. But it's more likely to be the specs and that 4K support that will give Google and Roku a run for their money.

MORE: Complete guide to 4K content

[via SlashGear]

Pete Hayman

Pete was content editor on What Hi-Fi?, overseeing production and publication of digital content. In creating and curating feature articles for web and print consumption, he provided digital and editorial expertise and support to help reposition What Hi-Fi? as a ‘digital-first’ title; reflecting the contemporary media trends. He is now a senior content strategist.