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iQOO 13 unleashes the full potential of Snapdragon® 8 Elite with joint tuning for the ultimate mobile experience

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Simultaneously supported by iQOO’s Q2 chip, iQOO 13 raises the performance bar with advanced speed, stability, imaging, and cooling for mobile users who expect more.

DONGGUAN, China, Nov. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — iQOO, an independent sub-brand of vivo, today announced the overseas launch of iQOO 13, setting a new standard for mobile performance through a powerful combination of advanced engineering and collaboration with Qualcomm. Designed for users who seek exceptional speed, stability, and immersive experiences, iQOO 13 leverages the Snapdragon® 8 Elite processor with custom tuning for unprecedented responsiveness. From seamless multitasking to superior gaming and photography capabilities, iQOO 13 represents a breakthrough in high-performance smartphone design, built to meet the demands of tech enthusiasts, gamers, and everyday phone users worldwide.

“With iQOO 13, we set out to redefine what performance means in a smartphone,” said Dejian Li, General Manager of vivo Global Product Department. “By working closely with Qualcomm, we’ve pushed the Snapdragon® 8 Elite to its full potential, from advanced architecture to intelligent resource management. The result is a device that delivers unparalleled speed, stability, and efficiency – making iQOO 13 the ultimate choice for users who demand the very best in mobile performance.”

Custom Performance Monster: iQOO × Qualcomm Joint-Tuned Snapdragon® 8 Elite

iQOO 13 is a breakthrough in smartphone performance, powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite chip with Qualcomm’s self-developed Oryon architecture. This processor’s 2+6 all-big-core configuration and industry-leading peak frequency of 4.32 GHz enable seamless multitasking, outstanding responsiveness, and an unprecedented processing experience. This capability is further enhanced by a massive 24 MB L2 cache, allowing for efficient handling of even the most demanding applications.

On the graphics side, the Snapdragon® 8 Elite’s GPU features a new slice architecture significantly improving multitasking, concurrent performance, and power efficiency to enable intensive graphics rendering while optimizing battery life. Together with Samsung’s LPDDR5X Ultra memory, which increases read speeds, and UFS 4.1 storage(1) technology, iQOO 13 forms a powerful performance “iron triangle” of CPU, memory, and storage that sets a new standard for mobile phones.

In addition, the collaboration between iQOO and Qualcomm has enhanced the device with features such as GMEM (Graphics Memory) for optimized memory management, an open MPAM interface for efficient resource prioritization, and technologies like AFME 2.0 and Hardware-based Ray Tracing for improved visual clarity and performance. The Snapdragon® 8 Elite also delivers advanced AI capabilities that increase NPU inference speed and reduce power consumption, providing users with a refined, highly efficient AI experience. These combined enhancements, along with iQOO and Qualcomm’s joint tuning and engineering efforts, position iQOO 13 as a powerhouse that pushes the boundaries of smartphone performance.

Total Immersion: Unparalleled Gaming Experience

iQOO 13 is not only a powerhouse in terms of performance, but will also wow gamers with its dual-chip setup. Alongside the Snapdragon® 8 Elite, iQOO’s Supercomputing Chip Q2 unleashes a whole new level of immersion. Supporting up to 2K (PC-grade) game super resolution and 144 fps super frame rate, this advanced chip drives exceptional visuals and ensures smooth, uninterrupted graphics, even during intense gaming. By balancing power and performance, the Q2 chip allows iQOO 13 to handle the most demanding games with ease, giving gamers the confidence that the phone will perform under all conditions.

iQOO 13’s 8T LTPO display boasts a 2K (3168 × 1440) resolution and a 144 Hz refresh rate. This combination delivers incredibly clear and fluid graphics, so every detail is rendered with precision and every touch is ultra-responsive. The adaptive refresh rate dynamically adjusts to match content needs, reducing battery consumption during extended gaming sessions. With a peak brightness of 4500 nits, the display provides crystal-clear visuals even in bright outdoor conditions, making it ideal for gaming anywhere, anytime.

To further enhance responsiveness, iQOO 13 incorporates Ultra-low Latency Frame Interpolation and High-Fidelity Frame Interpolation, which minimize latency for fast, accurate responses. Frame synchronization algorithms work alongside to streamline rendering, compositing, and display times, so that each frame appears instantly and accurately – giving players a competitive edge with smoother gameplay and faster aim. Adding to the immersive experience, iQOO 13 features an Ultra-Wide Vibration Motor and Symmetrical Drum Master Speakers, which enhance situational awareness and fully immerse players in games. Altogether, these innovations make the Q2 chip-powered iQOO 13 the ultimate choice for gaming enthusiasts seeking a seamless, high-performance experience.

Eye-Protective Display for a Healthier Viewing Experience

Setting a new standard in eye protection, iQOO 13 is one of the first to feature OLED Circular Polarization Technology, backed by certifications from TÜV Rheinland and vivo Visual Health Labs. This advanced screen employs 2592 Hz PWM Dimming to minimize flicker and reduce eye fatigue, making it easier on the eyes during extended use. Designed in partnership with BOE, the spacious 6.82-inch flat screen is wear-, scratch-, and dust-resistant, ensuring longevity while maintaining optimal performance over time. With its industry-leading display and cutting-edge eye-protection technology, iQOO 13’s screen represents a milestone in iQOO’s display advancements, offering users comfort, clarity, and precision like never before.

Unstoppable Power That Keeps You Going

iQOO 13 redefines battery performance with a colossal equivalent (TYP) 6000 mAh(2) to equivalent (TYP) 6150 mAh battery(3) that delivers exceptional endurance without compromising on design. Built with industry-leading third-generation silicon, the battery’s energy density has increased by an astounding 8.7% over iQOO 12, providing even more power in the same compact form. The battery is supported by a robust 7000 mm² vapor chamber, with increased maximum cooling capacity, improving heat dissipation efficiency across the surface area by 17%.

For users who demand speed, iQOO 13 delivers with its 120W FlashCharge technology, offering ultra-fast charging that minimizes downtime and keeps you going through gaming, streaming, and multitasking without interruption. With its cutting-edge battery technology, fast charging capabilities, and ultra-slim design, iQOO 13 is built to support the most intense, high-performance demands—keeping users powered up and ready for anything.

Inspired by the Track, Built to Perform

Inspired by the five-year partnership with BMW M Motorsport and the spirit of racing, iQOO 13 comes in three stunning editions: Legend (white), Alpha (black), and Nardo Grey, each crafted to embody the speed and passion that drives racers to shatter performance records. The Legend edition showcases an iconic tri-color pattern of red, black, and blue stripes, merging the essence of speed with cutting-edge technology. The Alpha edition showcases the bold matte finish of a racetrack, capturing the intensity of peak performance, while the Nardo Grey edition draws inspiration from Italy’s famed Nardò Ring, a preferred test track for the most elite performance race cars.

The device, which maintains a sleek 7.99 mm thick profile (Alpha edition only) and 8.1 mm thick profile (Legend and Nardo Grey editions), also includes an innovative Monster Halo on the back cover that creates a captivating halo, a breakthrough in design inspired by the world of auto racing. This dynamic light pulses rhythmically with music and some games, adding vitality to the device, while also keeping users informed with real-time notifications for calls, messages, and charging status. With iQOO 13, the thrill of racing and gaming comes alive in every detail.

Top-Tier Flagship Photography That Redefines Every Shot

iQOO 13 delivers a premium imaging experience by utilizing the same camera from vivo’s flagship devices and incorporating the same advanced sensor, algorithms, and features to bring iQOO 13 users to a new level of mobile photography. Equipped to capture sharp, high-definition quality across all focal lengths, iQOO 13 supports 0.6x, 1x, 2x, and 4x optical positions, with up to 30x zoom. 

While the flagship-grade VCS technology and NICE 2.0 algorithm support clear images at multiple focal lengths, along with clearer and more dynamic night photos in dark scenes, the Street Photography mode and Multifocal Portrait excel in textured photography. The combination of these features allows iQOO 13 to redefine mobile imaging with an impressive range of focal lengths and fine-tuned performance, enabling users to capture the world with clarity, style, and ease.

Availability

iQOO 13 will be released in Indonesia on November 28, India and Thailand on December 3, and Malaysia on December 4. For the first time, iQOO will also make the phone available in United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia as of mid-November. Consumers in all markets can expect to find iQOO 13 in stores between early and mid-December.

About iQOO

iQOO, a sub-brand of vivo, differentiates itself in performance and Esports experience. iQOO leverages the research, quality assurance and after-sales service expertise of vivo, and follows the brand ethos of I Quest On and On to push boundaries, innovate boldly and share the excitement of exploring future technology. With products offering Esports-standard capabilities, iQOO aims to become the top choice of consumers who are passionate about performance and gaming.

For more information, please visit www.iQOO.com

(1)The 16 GB+512 GB version of iQOO 13 will come equipped with UFS 4.1 while the 12 GB+256 GB version will be able to access UFS 4.1 through an OTA update.

(2)iQOO 13 phones sold in India will have an equivalent (TYP) 6000 mAh Silicon Anode Battery.

(3)iQOO 13 phones sold outside of India will have an equivalent (TYP) 6150 mAh Ultra Thin Battery.

 

*Unless specifically noted, all data and parameters are based on our laboratory test results in standard test environments. Actual performance may vary depending on the software version, device condition, individual differences, user habits, and environmental factors.

*Some specifications, parameters, parts, and designs of the product may vary due to supplier changes or different production batches. Please refer to the actual product as the standard.

 

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Foresite Named 2026 Google Cloud Security Partner of the Year for North America

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Recognition highlights leadership in practitioner-governed, AI-enhanced security operations

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Apr. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Foresite Cybersecurity today announced it has been named the 2026 Google Cloud Security Partner of the Year in the North America category, presented at Google Cloud Next ’26 in Las Vegas.

Foresite named 2026 Google Cloud Security Partner of the Year

Organizations looking to operationalize AI-driven security on Google Cloud can learn more at next.foresite.com.

Foresite delivers fully managed security operations on Google Security Operations (SecOps), enabling customers to detect and respond to threats in seconds, reduce investigation fatigue, and maintain continuous audit readiness without expanding internal teams.

Operating as the human control layer for AI-driven security, Foresite combines Google’s agentic investigation capabilities with practitioner-validated accountability. Every autonomous investigation is reviewed and authorized by a named analyst before response actions are executed, giving customers clear visibility into how decisions are made and risk is managed.

“The Google Cloud Partner Awards honor the strategic innovation and measurable value our partners bring to customers,” said Kevin Ichhpurani, President, Global Partner Ecosystem and Channels, Google Cloud. “We are proud to name Foresite a 2026 Google Cloud Partner Award winner, celebrating their role in driving customer success over the last year.”

As a Google Cloud Premier Partner with Security and MSSP specializations, Foresite delivers managed services through its Catalyst platform — extending Google SecOps with operational governance, automation, and continuous compliance capabilities. Over the past year, the company expanded its SecOps delivery practice while sustaining 96% customer retention, reflecting growing demand for managed, AI-enhanced security operations.

Across its managed services portfolio, Foresite delivers a 90% reduction in mean investigation time and sub-15-second automated threat response for its customers — enabling security teams to focus on strategic risk decisions rather than alert triage.

Foresite’s approach to managed security operations on Google Cloud was the subject of an independent Technical Validation by Enterprise Strategy Group (now part of Omdia), commissioned by Google in August 2025. The report examined how Foresite’s Catalyst platform extends Google Security Operations to deliver threat detection, investigation, and response for organizations at varying levels of security maturity.

“Our Technical Validation of Foresite’s Catalyst platform examined how practitioner-led governance can extend Google Security Operations to deliver measurable detection and response outcomes. Google Cloud’s Partner of the Year recognition independently confirms what our analysis identified — that platform-native expertise, rather than tool access, is what differentiates managed security outcomes for mid-market and enterprise organizations.”— Tony Palmer, Practice Director, Omdia (formerly Enterprise Strategy Group).

“We’re entering an era where AI can investigate threats at machine speed,” said Jeremy Hehl, Chief Evangelist at Foresite. “Enterprise organizations need confidence that those decisions are governed and aligned to real business risk. This recognition from Google Cloud reinforces our focus in helping customers operationalize AI security at scale.”

Foresite is showcasing its Agentic SOC capabilities at Google Cloud Next ’26, demonstrating how security teams can move beyond alert monitoring to govern autonomous response using Google SecOps, Google Threat Intelligence, and AI security controls.

Foresite is purpose-built for organizations that need enterprise-grade security operations without enterprise-scale friction. The company delivers the operational rigor and platform expertise these organizations require to run Google SecOps effectively — without the overhead of building and staffing a full internal SOC.

About Foresite Cybersecurity
Foresite Cybersecurity is a Google Cloud Premier Partner providing managed security operations, compliance automation, and threat intelligence services. Through its Catalyst platform, Foresite helps organizations operationalize AI-driven security with practitioner-led governance and measurable risk reduction. Learn more at foresite.com.

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Tredence Awarded 2026 Google Cloud Global Industry Solutions Partner of the Year Award for Retail

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Trusted for driving the data & AI strategy for 8 of the top 10 retailers, powering $2 trillion in retail revenue

LAS VEGAS and BENGALURU, India, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tredence, a global AI and data science solutions company, today announced it has been named the 2026 Google Cloud Services & Industry Solutions Partner of the Year for Retail. This award reflects Tredence’s demonstrated ability to deliver measurable customer impact at scale. Notably, this is Tredence’s third such distinction, having previously been recognized in CPG and Gaming, a testament to Tredence’s unmatched depth, breadth, and impact across the industries it serves.

For the world’s leading retailers, Tredence has consistently delivered the full AI transformation journey — migrating, modernizing, and deploying scalable AI applications and agents on Google Cloud, powered by Vertex AI and Gemini Enterprise. In FY25, Tredence drove transformative impact across 25+ strategic retail accounts spanning four continents, delivering measurable business outcomes and accelerating Google Cloud adoption at unprecedented scale. Tredence’s impact has been defined by three core motions:

Modernization at scale, building agentic foundations – Tredence executed some of the world’s most complex retail cloud migrations, including the largest-ever cloud migration in retail history, migrating 12 petabytes of data for 40,000+ analytics users with 100% operational continuity, and a landmark platform overhaul delivered ahead of schedule, reducing total cost of ownership by 20–40% and building the unified data foundations that power agentic AI at scale.Accelerating agentic AI adoption – Tredence deployed 100+ AI/ML accelerators, including 10+ retail-specific multi-agent systems built on Vertex AI and Gemini Enterprise, eliminating up to 70% of manual effort, automating up to 98% of manual ticketing processes, and cutting temporary labor costs by 20%, compressing months of deployment into weeks across some of the most complex retail environments in the world.Delivering global impact at measurable scale – Tredence drove transformative outcomes across every retail format and across geographies unifying supply chain data across 20,000+ stores to automate retail media insights, deploying a full agentic platform in just 6 months for a major wholesale retailer, and delivering greenfield Google Cloud wins, proving that the Tredence and Google Cloud partnership delivers measurable impact across every retail segment and scale of ambition.

“The Google Cloud Partner Awards honor the strategic innovation and measurable value our partners bring to customers,” said Kevin Ichhpurani, President, Global Partner Ecosystem and Channels, Google Cloud. “We are proud to name Tredence a 2026 Google Cloud Partner Award winner, celebrating their role in driving customer success over the last year.”

“Winning Google Cloud’s Retail Partner of the Year reflects one thing: the outcomes we deliver for the world’s most admired retailers, consistently and at scale,” said Amanpal Dhupar, Vice President, Head of Retail at Tredence. “We are the trusted Data and AI partner for 8 of the top 10 global retailers and have built a team of world-class retail practitioners, a proprietary accelerator ecosystem powering over $2 trillion in global retail sales, and a last-mile operationalization capability.”

Tredence recently launched its Transformative Agentic Commerce Solution Accelerators at NRF 2026. Built on Google Cloud services, these accelerators can be customized for each retailer to address unique needs and deliver faster time-to-value.

Tredence will showcase these capabilities at Google Next, Booth #2911, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

About Tredence:

Tredence is a global AI and data science solutions provider focused on solving the last-mile problem in AI, the gap between insight creation and value realization. Tredence leverages deep domain expertise, data platforms and accelerators, and strategic partnerships to provide tailored, cutting-edge solutions to its clients. The company has 4,200+ employees across the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Riyadh, London, Toronto, and Bengaluru, serving top brands in Retail, CPG, Hi-tech, Telecom, Healthcare, Travel, and Industrials. 

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dbt Labs Wins a 2026 Google Cloud Partner of the Year Award

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PHILADELPHIA, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — dbt Labs, the leader in standards for AI-ready structured data, announced today that it has received the 2026 Google Cloud Partner of the Year award for Data and Analytics: Data Pipelines and Governance. dbt Labs works together with Google Cloud to provide the foundation for an organization’s transition to AI leadership and innovation. The combination of rich data warehousing capabilities and the democratization of complex data transformation removes technical barriers, enabling analysts and business leaders to accelerate their time-to-value.

dbt Labs is being recognized for its achievements in the Google Cloud ecosystem, helping  joint customers manage data at scale on Google Cloud and turn it into trusted, actionable insights with speed and efficiency. Thousands of organizations run dbt on Google BigQuery globally, an integration designed to accelerate the delivery of trusted analytics and AI. By consolidating data transformation into a single, unified tool, joint customers quickly gain increased operational efficiency through advanced orchestration features. dbt Labs empowers customers to manage and trust results, ensuring high-quality data is ready to power analytics and AI initiatives both today and in the future.

“Every AI strategy needs to be underpinned by a standardized foundation and process to control, govern and document progress for high-quality, trusted results,” said Shawn Toldo, Vice President, Worldwide Partner Ecosystem at dbt Labs. “Together, dbt Labs and Google Cloud enable organizations to build that foundation for an AI-ready future. We are excited for the recognition and growing partnership with Google.”

dbt Labs is being recognized for its achievements in the Google Cloud ecosystem, helping  joint customers manage data at scale on Google Cloud and turn it into trusted, actionable insights with speed and efficiency. Thousands of organizations run dbt on Google BigQuery globally, an integration designed to accelerate the delivery of trusted analytics and AI. By consolidating data transformation into a single, unified tool, joint customers quickly gain increased operational efficiency through advanced orchestration features. dbt Labs empowers customers to manage and trust results, ensuring high-quality data is ready to power analytics and AI initiatives both today and in the future.

“The Google Cloud Partner Awards honor the strategic innovation and measurable value our partners bring to customers,” said Kevin Ichhpurani, President, Global Partner Ecosystem and Channels, Google Cloud. “We are proud to name dbt Labs a 2026 Google Cloud Partner Award winner, celebrating their role in driving customer success over the last year.”

This recognition is the latest example of dbt Labs’ momentum since launching on Google Cloud Marketplace one year ago. The partnership’s trajectory is driven by extensive global adoption and usage across diverse industries and a rapidly expanding community of active practitioners. Additionally, dbt Labs’ partner team earned two Google Partner All Star awards, reinforcing the deep collaboration and commitment to driving mutual success.

By bringing Google AI capabilities into dbt workflows, joint customers gain the trustworthy, well-documented, governed foundation that reliable analytics and AI demand. To learn more about how dbt Labs and Google Cloud are enabling AI-ready data pipelines, watch the on-demand webinar “Building dbt Models Faster with Google AI” at https://www.getdbt.com/confirmation/building-dbt-models-faster-with-google-ai-recording.

About dbt Labs
Since 2016, dbt Labs has been on a mission to help data practitioners create and disseminate organizational knowledge. dbt is the standard for AI-ready structured data. Powered by the dbt Fusion engine, it unlocks the performance, context, and trust that organizations need to scale analytics in the era of AI. Globally, more than 80,000 data teams use dbt, including those at Siemens, Roche and Condé Nast.

Learn more at getdbt.com, and follow dbt Labs on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

 

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