Qualcomm launches 4G-capable platform for feature phones

(Telecompaper) Qualcomm has announced the launch of the 205 Mobile Platform, an updated offering designed to bring 4G LTE connectivity and 4G services to entry-level feature phones for sale in emerging markets such as India, Latin America and Southeast Asia. The Qualcomm 205 platform comes with the 205 SoC, capable of up to 150 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload speeds on 4G, 3G, and 2G networks, plus a dual-core 1.1 GHz CPU, dual-SIM support and "multiple days" of battery life. It also supports 3