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[Andy Grave]

Intel LTE poised to join upcoming Galaxy S5 family

The chipmaker -- not known for its presence in mobile devices -- is close to reaching a deal to supply LTE chips for some members of the upcoming Galaxy S5 family.
Shara Tibken
by Shara Tibken
February 24, 2014 3:18 AM PST

Samsung is expected to unveil its new flagship Android phone, the Galaxy S5, during Mobile World Congress on Monday at one of its Unpacked events.
(Credit: Stephen Shankland/CNET)
BARCELONA, Spain -- At least one device in Samsung's Galaxy S5 family of smartphones could ship with Intel inside.

The Santa Clara, Calif., chipmaker is close to signing a deal with Samsung to provide LTE chips for one of the variations of the Galaxy S5 that will hit the market in the coming months, an Intel spokesman told CNET.

Hermann Eul, head of Intel's mobile chip business, had originally told CNET that his company would supply LTE chips for some models of the GS5. He had declined to provide further details about the chip or where those particular versions of the Galaxy S5 would ship.

However, Intel later clarified that it isn't supplying LTE for the flagship device but for one of the Galaxy S5 variations that will be announced in a few months.