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Thursday 8 June 2023
Apple's watchOS 10 targets health sector; will Garmin's domain be affected?
At WWDC 2023, Apple unveiled the latest generation of its smartwatch operating system watchOS 10. Industry sources widely regarded this as the largest update since the initial version...
Wednesday 24 May 2023
Global outsourced manufacturing smartwatch shipments rose 15% in 2H22
Global smartwatch outsourced manufactured shipments increased 15% on year and accounted for 69% of overall global shipments in the second half of 2022, according to Counterpoint Re...
Thursday 19 January 2023
Wi-Fi 6E penetration in PCs to rise on new MacBook Pro adoption
The new 14-and 16-inch MacBook Pro models just unveiled by Apple both support the newest Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) wireless communication standard, which is expected to notably drive up...
Tuesday 29 November 2022
Quanta mulls MacBook production in Vietnam, sources say
Quanta Computer is mulling to relocate its production lines for Apple's MacBook to Vietnam, according to industry sources. Quanta said it does not comment on individual customers.
Wednesday 2 November 2022
Taiwan-Asia Semiconductor supplies short-wave IR LED devices used in Apple Watch 8
LED chip maker Taiwan-Asia Semiconductor (TAS, renamed from Opto Tech) is the exclusive supplier of short-wave infrared (IR) LED devices used in the body temperature sensor of Apple...
Monday 12 September 2022
ASE's SiP technology key to new Apple Watch's competitiveness
The newly released Apple Watch Ultra is widely believed to take on Garmin in the smartwatch market, and Taiwan's leading OSAT ASE Technology is gearing up to render backend support...
Thursday 8 September 2022
Apple launches new generation wearables
Apple has unveiled its latest wearable products including the Apple Watch Ultra, Series 8, and SE, as well as the next-generation AirPods Pro with new features.
Monday 22 August 2022
SEA roundup: Apple Watch reportedly to be made in Vietnam
Apple reportedly is urging suppliers to build more test production lines in Vietnam, a move highlighting the country's upgrading manufacturing capabilities. Indonesia wants not only...
Thursday 11 August 2022
ASE Technology, PTI post mixed results for July
Taiwan-based IC backend service firms ASE Technology Holding (ASEH) and Powertech Technology Group (PTI) have reported mixed results for July.
Friday 22 July 2022
MediaTek denies breaking into supply chain for Apple Watch
Speculation has been circulating in the chipmaking market that MediaTek will provide 4G modem chips for the Apple Watch with shipments slated to kick off in the second half of 2023...
Thursday 21 July 2022
SPIL and USI cut into supply chain for new wearables
Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) and Universal Scientific Industrial (USI), both under ASE Technology Holding, have cut into the supply chains for the upcoming Apple Watch...
Monday 4 July 2022
Apple supply chain sees growing presence of Chinese makers
The growing presence of Chinese manufacturers in the supply chains for Apple devices will not necessarily promise profits from their assembly services, and it remains to be seen whether...
Monday 25 April 2022
TSMC chip shipments for Apple devices to top NT$500 billion in 2022
TSMC is estimated to rake in revenues of NT$500 billion (US$17.024 billion) from fulfilling Apple orders in 2022, up from NT$405.4 billion in 2021, with the US tech giant expected...
Tuesday 22 February 2022
Apple reportedly conducts 2nd-phase EVT for upcoming AR headset
Apple has reportedly conducted its second-phase engineering validation and testing (EVT 2) for its first AR headset, which is expected to debut by the end of 2022, according to sources...
Monday 20 December 2021
Apple reportedly moves to develop own RF chips
Apple is reportedly hiring talent to develop RF solutions, modem chips and other wireless semiconductors in house, sparking market concerns about possible impacts on its suppliers...