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Wednesday 27 May 2015
Sharp to launch smartphones in Indonesia, says report
Sharp will launch smartphones in the Indonesia market in 2015, starting with the Aquos Crystal, a model launched in North America in October 2014 through cooperation with Sprint,...
Monday 25 May 2015
Digitimes Research: Sharp struggling due to lagging orders in China
Japan panel maker JDI is expected to surpass Sharp in revenues during fiscal 2015 due to the company's strong presence in the China market coupled with steady orders from Apple.
Thursday 21 May 2015
IC Insights releases top-20 semiconductor suppliers in 1Q15
IC Insights has released its list of the world's top-20 semiconductor suppliers including three pure-play foundries and four fabless companies in the first quarter of 2015.
Thursday 30 April 2015
Foxconn reportedly gives up plan to form closer partnership with Sharp
With Sharp having recently accepted loans of JPY200 billion (US$1.68 billion) from cooperating banks and business-renewal organizations, Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry),...
Friday 24 April 2015
Commentary: Can Sharp improve its performance from increased presence in China?
In an effort to restructure its business and turn profitable, Sharp is aiming to expand its lineup of Ultra HD (4K) handset and TV panel orders to China vendors in addition to new...
Wednesday 25 March 2015
Apple to release 3 iPhone models in 2H15
Apple will release three different iPhones in the second half of 2015, the iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus and a 4-inch device currently being referred to as iPhone 6C, according to industry...
Monday 23 March 2015
Digitimes Research: Sharp to see Oxide TFT LCD display segment challenges through 2015-2016
Panel makers are looking to further invest in Oxide TFT LCD technology throughout 2015, with major plans to expand production capacity expected to unfold in the second half of the...
Tuesday 24 February 2015
Sharp develops new touch panel handwriting input system for interactive whiteboards
Sharp has developed a touch panel system that allows multiple handwriting pens to be used simultaneously to input text and lines in varying colors and thicknesses. Sharp aims to quickly...
Friday 6 February 2015
Sharp seeking solutions to turn its small- to medium-size panel business around
Sharp is in discussions over how to stay competitive with its small- to medium-size panel business and may even consider selling in 2015 if it is unable to turn profitable, according...
Thursday 5 February 2015
AUO, Samsung and Sharp eyeing 4K handset panel production in 2015
AU Optronics (AUO) has received orders from five major China handset vendors for Ultra HD (4K) handset panels and expects to mass produce the technology by the end of 2015, according...
Wednesday 4 February 2015
Sharp to drop smartphone panel pricing 20-30% for Xiaomi, says report
In an effort to maintain smartphone panel orders from Xiaomi as price competition in the market intensifies, Sharp is expected to drop pricing another 20-30% in 2015, according to...
Tuesday 3 February 2015
Sharp, Panasonic to sell LCD TV plants in Mexico, says report
Sharp and Panasonic will stop their respective TV manufacturing operations in Mexico, as they seek to improve their TV businesses, according to Japan-based Nikkei News.
Wednesday 28 January 2015
Sharp estimates LCD TV shipments to reach 6 million in fiscal 2014-2015
Sharp estimates its LCD TV shipments in fiscal 2014-2015 ending March 2015 will reach around six million units, down from an estimated 8.2 million, according to industry sources.
Tuesday 27 January 2015
Sharp to cut TV panel production by 20% in 1Q15, says report
Sharp will reportedly cut TV panel production by 20% in the first quarter of 2015 as competition increases in the Ultra HD TV panel segment, according to China Times.
Thursday 22 January 2015
Sharp to decrease IGZO production by 40%, says report
Sharp will reportedly decrease small- to medium-size panel production at its Kameyama Plant No. 2 in Japan by as much as 40% in 2015 as handset panel demand in China has been weak...
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