Google unveils first in-house chip to power new Pixel phones

Move is latest example of tech giants seeking chip independence to boost performance

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Tensor, Google's own mobile processor, will replace Qualcomm chips in the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. (Photo courtesy of Google) 

YIFAN YU, Nikkei staff writer

PALO ALTO, U.S. -- Google announced on Monday that it will launch its latest Pixel smartphones in the fall with one big innovation: the new lineup will be powered by a chip developed in-house for the first time.

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