## Samsung’s Exynos Chip: Ready for Prime Time?
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today.There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip7 and the possibility of it featuring a homegrown Exynos chipset instead of the usual Qualcomm processor. Can you shed some light on this development?
**Alex Reed:** It’s certainly an interesting development. Rumors circulating from Korean media outlets suggest that Samsung might be making this shift with the Z Flip7. An anonymous high-ranking official at Samsung reportedly confirmed this information, lending credence to these whispers.
**Editor:** So, if true, what Exynos chipset are we talking about?
**Alex Reed:** Speculation points to the Exynos 2500, a potentially powerful 10-core processor built on Samsung’s second-generation 3nm process. Early reports indicated impressive specs, including a main core clocked at 3.3GHz and an Xclipse 950 GPU powered by AMD RDNA architecture.
**Editor:** This doesn’t come as a complete surprise, as rumors of Samsung diversifying its chipset strategy have been circulating for a while. Though, we also heard the Exynos 2500 was initially slated for the Galaxy S25 series. What happened there?
**Alex Reed:** That’s right.The Exynos 2500 was initially rumored to power the Galaxy S25, but there were whispers that its performance didn’t quite meet Samsung’s expectations closer to launch.
**Editor:** So, they went back to Qualcomm for the S25?
**Alex Reed:** Apparently so. This makes the potential use of the Exynos 2500 in the Z Flip7 even more intriguing.
**Editor:** Do you think this could be a test run for Samsung to see how a consumer-grade foldable device performs with an Exynos processor? And what are your thoughts on Samsung’s broader chipset strategy?
**Alex Reed:** It’s definitely possible. The Z Flip7 might be a strategic move to gauge consumer reception and gather valuable data before potentially wider adoption in future flagship models. As for Samsung’s chipset strategy, it’s a bold move that could lead to greater control over their mobile experience. But it remains to be seen if they can consistently deliver performance comparable to, or exceeding, qualcomm’s offerings.
**Editor:** What do our readers think? Is Samsung making the right call by potentially using the exynos 2500 in the Z Flip7? Should they be wary of potential performance issues based on the S25 rumors? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Furthermore, Samsung’s flagship chipset is rumored to boast an Xclipse 950 GPU powered by AMD RDNA architecture, promising impressive graphics capabilities. Reports indicate that mass production of the Exynos 2500 coudl commence as early as 2025. Interestingly, the Exynos 2500 was initially rumored to power Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series, slated for release in the first quarter of 2025. Though, reports suggest that the chip’s performance fell short of expectations closer to launch. Consequently, Samsung reportedly abandoned its plans to utilize the Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy S25 series, reverting to Qualcomm processors instead.
## Samsung’s Exynos Chip: Ready for Prime Time?
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today.There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip7 and the possibility of it featuring a homegrown Exynos chipset instead of the usual Qualcomm processor. Can you shed some light on this development?
**Alex Reed:** It’s certainly an interesting development. Rumors circulating from Korean media outlets suggest that Samsung might be making this shift with the Z Flip7. An anonymous high-ranking official at Samsung reportedly confirmed this information, lending credence to these whispers.
**Editor:** So, if true, what Exynos chipset are we talking about?
**Alex Reed:** Speculation points to the Exynos 2500, a potentially powerful 10-core processor built on Samsung’s second-generation 3nm process. Early reports indicated impressive specs, including a main core clocked at 3.3GHz and an Xclipse 950 GPU powered by AMD RDNA architecture.
**Editor:** This doesn’t come as a complete surprise, as rumors of Samsung diversifying its chipset strategy have been circulating for a while. Though, we also heard the Exynos 2500 was initially slated for the Galaxy S25 series. What happened there?
**Alex Reed:** That’s right.The Exynos 2500 was initially rumored to power the Galaxy S25, but there were whispers that its performance didn’t quite meet Samsung’s expectations closer to launch.
**Editor:** So, they went back to Qualcomm for the S25?
**Alex Reed:** Apparently so. This makes the potential use of the Exynos 2500 in the Z Flip7 even more intriguing.
**Editor:** Do you think this could be a test run for Samsung to see how a consumer-grade foldable device performs with an Exynos processor? And what are your thoughts on Samsung’s broader chipset strategy?
**Alex Reed:** It’s definitely possible. The Z Flip7 might be a strategic move to gauge consumer reception and gather valuable data before potentially wider adoption in future flagship models. As for Samsung’s chipset strategy, it’s a bold move that could lead to greater control over their mobile experience. But it remains to be seen if they can consistently deliver performance comparable to, or exceeding, qualcomm’s offerings.
**Editor:** What do our readers think? Is Samsung making the right call by potentially using the exynos 2500 in the Z Flip7? Should they be wary of potential performance issues based on the S25 rumors? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Built on Samsung’s second-generation 3nm SF3 process, the Exynos 2500 is expected to be a powerful 10-core processor. Speculation suggests it will feature a main core clocked at 3.3GHz, two big cores at 2.75GHz, five big cores at 2.36GHz, and two efficiency units at 1.8GHz. Furthermore, Samsung’s flagship chipset is rumored to boast an Xclipse 950 GPU powered by AMD RDNA architecture, promising impressive graphics capabilities. Reports indicate that mass production of the Exynos 2500 coudl commence as early as 2025. Interestingly, the Exynos 2500 was initially rumored to power Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series, slated for release in the first quarter of 2025. Though, reports suggest that the chip’s performance fell short of expectations closer to launch. Consequently, Samsung reportedly abandoned its plans to utilize the Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy S25 series, reverting to Qualcomm processors instead.
## Samsung’s Exynos Chip: Ready for Prime Time?
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today.There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip7 and the possibility of it featuring a homegrown Exynos chipset instead of the usual Qualcomm processor. Can you shed some light on this development?
**Alex Reed:** It’s certainly an interesting development. Rumors circulating from Korean media outlets suggest that Samsung might be making this shift with the Z Flip7. An anonymous high-ranking official at Samsung reportedly confirmed this information, lending credence to these whispers.
**Editor:** So, if true, what Exynos chipset are we talking about?
**Alex Reed:** Speculation points to the Exynos 2500, a potentially powerful 10-core processor built on Samsung’s second-generation 3nm process. Early reports indicated impressive specs, including a main core clocked at 3.3GHz and an Xclipse 950 GPU powered by AMD RDNA architecture.
**Editor:** This doesn’t come as a complete surprise, as rumors of Samsung diversifying its chipset strategy have been circulating for a while. Though, we also heard the Exynos 2500 was initially slated for the Galaxy S25 series. What happened there?
**Alex Reed:** That’s right.The Exynos 2500 was initially rumored to power the Galaxy S25, but there were whispers that its performance didn’t quite meet Samsung’s expectations closer to launch.
**Editor:** So, they went back to Qualcomm for the S25?
**Alex Reed:** Apparently so. This makes the potential use of the Exynos 2500 in the Z Flip7 even more intriguing.
**Editor:** Do you think this could be a test run for Samsung to see how a consumer-grade foldable device performs with an Exynos processor? And what are your thoughts on Samsung’s broader chipset strategy?
**Alex Reed:** It’s definitely possible. The Z Flip7 might be a strategic move to gauge consumer reception and gather valuable data before potentially wider adoption in future flagship models. As for Samsung’s chipset strategy, it’s a bold move that could lead to greater control over their mobile experience. But it remains to be seen if they can consistently deliver performance comparable to, or exceeding, qualcomm’s offerings.
**Editor:** What do our readers think? Is Samsung making the right call by potentially using the exynos 2500 in the Z Flip7? Should they be wary of potential performance issues based on the S25 rumors? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Built on Samsung’s second-generation 3nm SF3 process, the Exynos 2500 is expected to be a powerful 10-core processor. Speculation suggests it will feature a main core clocked at 3.3GHz, two big cores at 2.75GHz, five big cores at 2.36GHz, and two efficiency units at 1.8GHz. Furthermore, Samsung’s flagship chipset is rumored to boast an Xclipse 950 GPU powered by AMD RDNA architecture, promising impressive graphics capabilities. Reports indicate that mass production of the Exynos 2500 coudl commence as early as 2025. Interestingly, the Exynos 2500 was initially rumored to power Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series, slated for release in the first quarter of 2025. Though, reports suggest that the chip’s performance fell short of expectations closer to launch. Consequently, Samsung reportedly abandoned its plans to utilize the Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy S25 series, reverting to Qualcomm processors instead.
## Samsung’s Exynos Chip: Ready for Prime Time?
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today.There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip7 and the possibility of it featuring a homegrown Exynos chipset instead of the usual Qualcomm processor. Can you shed some light on this development?
**Alex Reed:** It’s certainly an interesting development. Rumors circulating from Korean media outlets suggest that Samsung might be making this shift with the Z Flip7. An anonymous high-ranking official at Samsung reportedly confirmed this information, lending credence to these whispers.
**Editor:** So, if true, what Exynos chipset are we talking about?
**Alex Reed:** Speculation points to the Exynos 2500, a potentially powerful 10-core processor built on Samsung’s second-generation 3nm process. Early reports indicated impressive specs, including a main core clocked at 3.3GHz and an Xclipse 950 GPU powered by AMD RDNA architecture.
**Editor:** This doesn’t come as a complete surprise, as rumors of Samsung diversifying its chipset strategy have been circulating for a while. Though, we also heard the Exynos 2500 was initially slated for the Galaxy S25 series. What happened there?
**Alex Reed:** That’s right.The Exynos 2500 was initially rumored to power the Galaxy S25, but there were whispers that its performance didn’t quite meet Samsung’s expectations closer to launch.
**Editor:** So, they went back to Qualcomm for the S25?
**Alex Reed:** Apparently so. This makes the potential use of the Exynos 2500 in the Z Flip7 even more intriguing.
**Editor:** Do you think this could be a test run for Samsung to see how a consumer-grade foldable device performs with an Exynos processor? And what are your thoughts on Samsung’s broader chipset strategy?
**Alex Reed:** It’s definitely possible. The Z Flip7 might be a strategic move to gauge consumer reception and gather valuable data before potentially wider adoption in future flagship models. As for Samsung’s chipset strategy, it’s a bold move that could lead to greater control over their mobile experience. But it remains to be seen if they can consistently deliver performance comparable to, or exceeding, qualcomm’s offerings.
**Editor:** What do our readers think? Is Samsung making the right call by potentially using the exynos 2500 in the Z Flip7? Should they be wary of potential performance issues based on the S25 rumors? Share your thoughts in the comments!
While not entirely groundbreaking, as hints of this strategic shift surfaced a few weeks prior, the potential use of the Exynos 2500 chipset in the Galaxy Z Flip7 is certainly noteworthy. Built on Samsung’s second-generation 3nm SF3 process, the Exynos 2500 is expected to be a powerful 10-core processor. Speculation suggests it will feature a main core clocked at 3.3GHz, two big cores at 2.75GHz, five big cores at 2.36GHz, and two efficiency units at 1.8GHz. Furthermore, Samsung’s flagship chipset is rumored to boast an Xclipse 950 GPU powered by AMD RDNA architecture, promising impressive graphics capabilities. Reports indicate that mass production of the Exynos 2500 coudl commence as early as 2025. Interestingly, the Exynos 2500 was initially rumored to power Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series, slated for release in the first quarter of 2025. Though, reports suggest that the chip’s performance fell short of expectations closer to launch. Consequently, Samsung reportedly abandoned its plans to utilize the Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy S25 series, reverting to Qualcomm processors instead.
## Samsung’s Exynos Chip: Ready for Prime Time?
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today.There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip7 and the possibility of it featuring a homegrown Exynos chipset instead of the usual Qualcomm processor. Can you shed some light on this development?
**Alex Reed:** It’s certainly an interesting development. Rumors circulating from Korean media outlets suggest that Samsung might be making this shift with the Z Flip7. An anonymous high-ranking official at Samsung reportedly confirmed this information, lending credence to these whispers.
**Editor:** So, if true, what Exynos chipset are we talking about?
**Alex Reed:** Speculation points to the Exynos 2500, a potentially powerful 10-core processor built on Samsung’s second-generation 3nm process. Early reports indicated impressive specs, including a main core clocked at 3.3GHz and an Xclipse 950 GPU powered by AMD RDNA architecture.
**Editor:** This doesn’t come as a complete surprise, as rumors of Samsung diversifying its chipset strategy have been circulating for a while. Though, we also heard the Exynos 2500 was initially slated for the Galaxy S25 series. What happened there?
**Alex Reed:** That’s right.The Exynos 2500 was initially rumored to power the Galaxy S25, but there were whispers that its performance didn’t quite meet Samsung’s expectations closer to launch.
**Editor:** So, they went back to Qualcomm for the S25?
**Alex Reed:** Apparently so. This makes the potential use of the Exynos 2500 in the Z Flip7 even more intriguing.
**Editor:** Do you think this could be a test run for Samsung to see how a consumer-grade foldable device performs with an Exynos processor? And what are your thoughts on Samsung’s broader chipset strategy?
**Alex Reed:** It’s definitely possible. The Z Flip7 might be a strategic move to gauge consumer reception and gather valuable data before potentially wider adoption in future flagship models. As for Samsung’s chipset strategy, it’s a bold move that could lead to greater control over their mobile experience. But it remains to be seen if they can consistently deliver performance comparable to, or exceeding, qualcomm’s offerings.
**Editor:** What do our readers think? Is Samsung making the right call by potentially using the exynos 2500 in the Z Flip7? Should they be wary of potential performance issues based on the S25 rumors? Share your thoughts in the comments!
These whispers emanated from local Korean media The Elec, as reported by GSM Arena on December 27th. Notably, a high-ranking Samsung Electronics official, who chose to remain anonymous, allegedly confirmed this information. While not entirely groundbreaking, as hints of this strategic shift surfaced a few weeks prior, the potential use of the Exynos 2500 chipset in the Galaxy Z Flip7 is certainly noteworthy. Built on Samsung’s second-generation 3nm SF3 process, the Exynos 2500 is expected to be a powerful 10-core processor. Speculation suggests it will feature a main core clocked at 3.3GHz, two big cores at 2.75GHz, five big cores at 2.36GHz, and two efficiency units at 1.8GHz. Furthermore, Samsung’s flagship chipset is rumored to boast an Xclipse 950 GPU powered by AMD RDNA architecture, promising impressive graphics capabilities. Reports indicate that mass production of the Exynos 2500 coudl commence as early as 2025. Interestingly, the Exynos 2500 was initially rumored to power Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series, slated for release in the first quarter of 2025. Though, reports suggest that the chip’s performance fell short of expectations closer to launch. Consequently, Samsung reportedly abandoned its plans to utilize the Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy S25 series, reverting to Qualcomm processors instead.
## Samsung’s Exynos Chip: Ready for Prime Time?
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today.There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip7 and the possibility of it featuring a homegrown Exynos chipset instead of the usual Qualcomm processor. Can you shed some light on this development?
**Alex Reed:** It’s certainly an interesting development. Rumors circulating from Korean media outlets suggest that Samsung might be making this shift with the Z Flip7. An anonymous high-ranking official at Samsung reportedly confirmed this information, lending credence to these whispers.
**Editor:** So, if true, what Exynos chipset are we talking about?
**Alex Reed:** Speculation points to the Exynos 2500, a potentially powerful 10-core processor built on Samsung’s second-generation 3nm process. Early reports indicated impressive specs, including a main core clocked at 3.3GHz and an Xclipse 950 GPU powered by AMD RDNA architecture.
**Editor:** This doesn’t come as a complete surprise, as rumors of Samsung diversifying its chipset strategy have been circulating for a while. Though, we also heard the Exynos 2500 was initially slated for the Galaxy S25 series. What happened there?
**Alex Reed:** That’s right.The Exynos 2500 was initially rumored to power the Galaxy S25, but there were whispers that its performance didn’t quite meet Samsung’s expectations closer to launch.
**Editor:** So, they went back to Qualcomm for the S25?
**Alex Reed:** Apparently so. This makes the potential use of the Exynos 2500 in the Z Flip7 even more intriguing.
**Editor:** Do you think this could be a test run for Samsung to see how a consumer-grade foldable device performs with an Exynos processor? And what are your thoughts on Samsung’s broader chipset strategy?
**Alex Reed:** It’s definitely possible. The Z Flip7 might be a strategic move to gauge consumer reception and gather valuable data before potentially wider adoption in future flagship models. As for Samsung’s chipset strategy, it’s a bold move that could lead to greater control over their mobile experience. But it remains to be seen if they can consistently deliver performance comparable to, or exceeding, qualcomm’s offerings.
**Editor:** What do our readers think? Is Samsung making the right call by potentially using the exynos 2500 in the Z Flip7? Should they be wary of potential performance issues based on the S25 rumors? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Rumors abound that Samsung’s next foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip7, will be the first of its kind to ditch Qualcomm processors in favor of Samsung’s own Exynos chipsets. These whispers emanated from local Korean media The Elec, as reported by GSM Arena on December 27th. Notably, a high-ranking Samsung Electronics official, who chose to remain anonymous, allegedly confirmed this information. While not entirely groundbreaking, as hints of this strategic shift surfaced a few weeks prior, the potential use of the Exynos 2500 chipset in the Galaxy Z Flip7 is certainly noteworthy. Built on Samsung’s second-generation 3nm SF3 process, the Exynos 2500 is expected to be a powerful 10-core processor. Speculation suggests it will feature a main core clocked at 3.3GHz, two big cores at 2.75GHz, five big cores at 2.36GHz, and two efficiency units at 1.8GHz. Furthermore, Samsung’s flagship chipset is rumored to boast an Xclipse 950 GPU powered by AMD RDNA architecture, promising impressive graphics capabilities. Reports indicate that mass production of the Exynos 2500 coudl commence as early as 2025. Interestingly, the Exynos 2500 was initially rumored to power Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series, slated for release in the first quarter of 2025. Though, reports suggest that the chip’s performance fell short of expectations closer to launch. Consequently, Samsung reportedly abandoned its plans to utilize the Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy S25 series, reverting to Qualcomm processors instead.
## Samsung’s Exynos Chip: Ready for Prime Time?
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today.There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip7 and the possibility of it featuring a homegrown Exynos chipset instead of the usual Qualcomm processor. Can you shed some light on this development?
**Alex Reed:** It’s certainly an interesting development. Rumors circulating from Korean media outlets suggest that Samsung might be making this shift with the Z Flip7. An anonymous high-ranking official at Samsung reportedly confirmed this information, lending credence to these whispers.
**Editor:** So, if true, what Exynos chipset are we talking about?
**Alex Reed:** Speculation points to the Exynos 2500, a potentially powerful 10-core processor built on Samsung’s second-generation 3nm process. Early reports indicated impressive specs, including a main core clocked at 3.3GHz and an Xclipse 950 GPU powered by AMD RDNA architecture.
**Editor:** This doesn’t come as a complete surprise, as rumors of Samsung diversifying its chipset strategy have been circulating for a while. Though, we also heard the Exynos 2500 was initially slated for the Galaxy S25 series. What happened there?
**Alex Reed:** That’s right.The Exynos 2500 was initially rumored to power the Galaxy S25, but there were whispers that its performance didn’t quite meet Samsung’s expectations closer to launch.
**Editor:** So, they went back to Qualcomm for the S25?
**Alex Reed:** Apparently so. This makes the potential use of the Exynos 2500 in the Z Flip7 even more intriguing.
**Editor:** Do you think this could be a test run for Samsung to see how a consumer-grade foldable device performs with an Exynos processor? And what are your thoughts on Samsung’s broader chipset strategy?
**Alex Reed:** It’s definitely possible. The Z Flip7 might be a strategic move to gauge consumer reception and gather valuable data before potentially wider adoption in future flagship models. As for Samsung’s chipset strategy, it’s a bold move that could lead to greater control over their mobile experience. But it remains to be seen if they can consistently deliver performance comparable to, or exceeding, qualcomm’s offerings.
**Editor:** What do our readers think? Is Samsung making the right call by potentially using the exynos 2500 in the Z Flip7? Should they be wary of potential performance issues based on the S25 rumors? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip7: The First Foldable Smartphone with a Homegrown exynos Chip?
Rumors abound that Samsung’s next foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip7, will be the first of its kind to ditch Qualcomm processors in favor of Samsung’s own Exynos chipsets. These whispers emanated from local Korean media The Elec, as reported by GSM Arena on December 27th. Notably, a high-ranking Samsung Electronics official, who chose to remain anonymous, allegedly confirmed this information. While not entirely groundbreaking, as hints of this strategic shift surfaced a few weeks prior, the potential use of the Exynos 2500 chipset in the Galaxy Z Flip7 is certainly noteworthy. Built on Samsung’s second-generation 3nm SF3 process, the Exynos 2500 is expected to be a powerful 10-core processor. Speculation suggests it will feature a main core clocked at 3.3GHz, two big cores at 2.75GHz, five big cores at 2.36GHz, and two efficiency units at 1.8GHz. Furthermore, Samsung’s flagship chipset is rumored to boast an Xclipse 950 GPU powered by AMD RDNA architecture, promising impressive graphics capabilities. Reports indicate that mass production of the Exynos 2500 coudl commence as early as 2025. Interestingly, the Exynos 2500 was initially rumored to power Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series, slated for release in the first quarter of 2025. Though, reports suggest that the chip’s performance fell short of expectations closer to launch. Consequently, Samsung reportedly abandoned its plans to utilize the Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy S25 series, reverting to Qualcomm processors instead.## Samsung’s Exynos Chip: Ready for Prime Time?
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today.There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip7 and the possibility of it featuring a homegrown Exynos chipset instead of the usual Qualcomm processor. Can you shed some light on this development?
**Alex Reed:** It’s certainly an interesting development. Rumors circulating from Korean media outlets suggest that Samsung might be making this shift with the Z Flip7. An anonymous high-ranking official at Samsung reportedly confirmed this information, lending credence to these whispers.
**Editor:** So, if true, what Exynos chipset are we talking about?
**Alex Reed:** Speculation points to the Exynos 2500, a potentially powerful 10-core processor built on Samsung’s second-generation 3nm process. Early reports indicated impressive specs, including a main core clocked at 3.3GHz and an Xclipse 950 GPU powered by AMD RDNA architecture.
**Editor:** This doesn’t come as a complete surprise, as rumors of Samsung diversifying its chipset strategy have been circulating for a while. Though, we also heard the Exynos 2500 was initially slated for the Galaxy S25 series. What happened there?
**Alex Reed:** That’s right.The Exynos 2500 was initially rumored to power the Galaxy S25, but there were whispers that its performance didn’t quite meet Samsung’s expectations closer to launch.
**Editor:** So, they went back to Qualcomm for the S25?
**Alex Reed:** Apparently so. This makes the potential use of the Exynos 2500 in the Z Flip7 even more intriguing.
**Editor:** Do you think this could be a test run for Samsung to see how a consumer-grade foldable device performs with an Exynos processor? And what are your thoughts on Samsung’s broader chipset strategy?
**Alex Reed:** It’s definitely possible. The Z Flip7 might be a strategic move to gauge consumer reception and gather valuable data before potentially wider adoption in future flagship models. As for Samsung’s chipset strategy, it’s a bold move that could lead to greater control over their mobile experience. But it remains to be seen if they can consistently deliver performance comparable to, or exceeding, qualcomm’s offerings.
**Editor:** What do our readers think? Is Samsung making the right call by potentially using the exynos 2500 in the Z Flip7? Should they be wary of potential performance issues based on the S25 rumors? Share your thoughts in the comments!