US computer chip giant Intel announced Tuesday a partnership with Chinese tech firm Rockchip to produce low-cost Android-based tablet computers. The two companies will produce "a range of entry-level Android tablets worldwide" with the Intel Atom processors. "The strategic agreement with Rockchip is an example of Intel's commitment to take pragmatic and different approaches to grow our presence in the global mobile market by more quickly delivering a broader portfolio of Intel architecture and communications technology solutions," said Intel chief executive Brian Krzanich in a statement. "We are moving with velocity to grow Intel's offerings for the growing global tablet market."



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