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Friday 21 February 2025
Xiaomi holds back on DeepSeek while Chinese rivals embrace AI model
Alibaba Chairman Joseph Tsai recently confirmed a partnership with Apple to bring AI features to the Chinese version of the iPhone, drawing renewed focus on the AI smartphone race...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Apple develops first custom 5G modem for iPhone 16e, reducing Qualcomm dependence
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16e featuring the company's first in-house developed 5G modem chip, named the Apple C1. The new modem, which the company claims is the most energy-efficient...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Murata prepares for future expansion with test production in India
Japanese iPhone component maker Murata Manufacturing (Murata) has begun test production in India to address growing domestic demand, with plans to gradually expand its manufacturing...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Supply chain implications of iPhone 16e reveal Apple's strategic shifts
Apple's latest iPhone 16e combines premium features with affordability, marking several strategic shifts in the company's supply chain and manufacturing approach. While consumers...
Thursday 20 February 2025
iPhone 16e debuts with Apple's custom C1 modem – Will emerging markets bite?
Apple has introduced the assembled-in-India iPhone 16e, the latest model in the iPhone SE series, featuring a C1 modem chip and integrated Apple Intelligence. However, analysts question...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Samsung Display poised to dominate OLED supply for Apple's MacBook amid BOE's yield woes
Samsung Display (SDC) and China's BOE are targeting Apple's next-generation OLED device market through investments in 8.6-generation IT OLED production lines. However, South Korean...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
DeepSeek sees additional global scrutiny as South Korea blocks app
South Korea has moved to shut down the artificial intelligence (AI) app DeepSeek, citing data privacy concerns tied to its links with Chinese tech giant ByteDance. The Personal Information...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Trump's plan for display tariffs could boost Korean OLED market while pressuring Apple
South Korean panel manufacturers see potential benefits from the Trump administration's consideration of additional display tariffs, as higher prices for Chinese LCD products could...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Apple's self-made wireless chips push suppliers to adapt
Apple is ramping up efforts to develop its own wireless connectivity chips, signaling a shift away from suppliers. The company is advancing in modem, Wi-Fi, and RF chip development,...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Acer's 10% price hike: Assessing fallout of US tariffs on American firms and Asia
Acer CEO Jason Chen confirmed in a UK interview that the company will raise prices on US-bound laptops made in China by 10% next month in response to Trump's tariffs. He also hinted...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Apple pulls plug on Micro LED smartwatch, but industry pushes forward
Apple has scrapped its plans to develop a Micro LED smartwatch in 2024, dealing a blow to the technology's immediate prospects. Yet, the scene at CES 2025 suggests Micro LED remains...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
MediaTek pushes the limits of smartphone SoC performance and AI: An exclusive inside look
Smartphone SoC innovation has increasingly centered on boosting performance and improving power efficiency. However, unlike the pre-pandemic era, where leaps in technology were frequent,...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
GaAs foundry Win Semiconductors positive about RF chip demand
Win Semiconductors (WIN), a GaAs foundry, is reportedly one of the beneficiaries of Apple's in-house RF component initiative. Although the Taiwan-based company has declined to provide...
Monday 17 February 2025
Apple reportedly explores iPhone assembly in Indonesia as it navigates sales ban and local content rules
According to Nikkei Asia, Apple is currently in discussions with its suppliers to potentially assemble iPhones in Indonesia. This move would be significant for the Indonesian...
Monday 17 February 2025
Why Apple favors Alibaba over Baidu and DeepSeek
What factors did Apple consider when selecting a partner for Apple Intelligence, leading them to choose Alibaba? The recent server overloads experienced by DeepSeek highlight its...