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Thursday 19 September 2024
iPhone 16 series to fuel Taiwan's largest smartphone upgrade wave in 3 years
Following the launch of Apple's iPhone 16 series, pre-order activities are already in full swing. Channel operators predict that the new iPhones will drive the strongest smartphone...
Thursday 19 September 2024
Chinese smartphones employ 3nm chips, exacerbating Qualcomm and MediaTek competition
Chinese smartphone brand Vivo is set to officially launch its latest flagship smartphone, the Vivo X200, in October, featuring MediaTek's Dimensity 9400. Coupled with the recent reveal...
Thursday 19 September 2024
PCB firms' August data shows increased demand, except Nan Ya's
Major Taiwan-based PCB and IC substrate companies reported brisk sales performance in August 2024, indicating an increase in demand from generative AI and a ramp-up in orders for...
Thursday 19 September 2024
Luxshare expands in Apple supply chain and auto sector, challenging Foxconn's dominance
China-based Luxshare Precision Industry is deepening its involvement in the Apple supply chain, emerging as a growing threat to Taiwan-based Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn),...
Thursday 19 September 2024
Winbond secures NOR flash orders from Apple for 3Q24, say sources
Winbond Electronics has grabbed 45nm NOR flash orders from Apple, with shipments kicking off in the third quarter, according to industry sources. The orders may help the Taiwan-based...
Thursday 19 September 2024
MacBook Air supply snag: warning for Apple's cost-cutting strategy
Apple has suspended shipments from Kunshan Kersen Science and Technology, a MacBook bearing supplier, following quality concerns. The tech giant has redirected orders to US and Taiwan-based...
Thursday 19 September 2024
Chinese MacBook bearing supplier hit by quality issues, orders shift to US, Taiwan
Kunshan Kersen Science Technology Co., Ltd., a crucial supplier of MacBook bearings, has reportedly suspended shipments due to quality control issues. In response, Apple has redistributed...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
AI smartphone race: Chinese brands seek to outpace Apple
The third quarter is traditionally a peak season for smartphones, with leading brands launching new models. Both Apple and Huawei have scheduled their product launches for the 10th,...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
A18 and Android SoCs face performance plateau; NPUs emerge as new battleground
Apple's recently unveiled A18 and A18 Pro processors, introduced alongside the iPhone 16 series, have generated less excitement than their predecessors. Even Apple provided relatively...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Apple supplier Luxshare acquires German auto supplier Leoni in diversification bid
With iPhone sales in the Greater China region slumping in the first half of 2024 under fierce competition from Chinese smartphone brands, companies in Apple's supply chain have been...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Apple poised to introduce self-developed 5G modem in iPhones by 2025
Apple is poised to equip iPhones with its self-developed 5G modem by 2025. The latest iPhone SE is expected to be the first recipient, potentially arriving as early as the first half...
Monday 16 September 2024
iPhone 16 reduces investment pressure on LG Innotek with folded zoom
LG Innotek's equipment investments have significantly decreased in 2024, following two years of substantial investments to meet Apple's needs. The company has now achieved sufficient...
Monday 16 September 2024
Samsung Display gears up for Apple foldables with 2024 supply chain rollout
Samsung Display (SDC) is reportedly accelerating the development of foldable devices for Apple as the South Korean giant is coordinating preparations with its partners, aiming to...
Monday 16 September 2024
AirPods Pro receives FDA approval; officially recognized as hearing aid
Recently, Apple announced that future AirPods products will be equipped with hearing aid features, and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Apple's application on September...
Monday 16 September 2024
Apple faces headwinds as iPhone 16 lacks AI features amid Chinese competition
The absence of Apple Intelligence at the iPhone 16 launch, coupled with delayed AI feature availability in many non-English-speaking countries until after 2025, presents potential...