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Tuesday 9 October 2012
HTC switching smartphone component orders from Samsung to other suppliers
HTC has reduced its purchases of smartphone components from Samsung Electronics, switching its orders for CMOS image sensors from the Korea-based supplier to OmniVision and Sony,...
Thursday 27 September 2012
Global LCD TV shipments to reach 215-220 million units in 2013
Global LCD TV shipments are estimated to reach 215-220 million units in 2013, growing by 5-10% from an estimated 200-205 million units shipped in 2012, according to Taiwan-based TV...
Tuesday 25 September 2012
Commentary: AUO moving forward
A US district court concluded a price-fixing case against AU Optronics (AUO) on September 21 by imposing a US$500 million fining on the Taiwan-based LCD panel maker and sentencing...
Thursday 20 September 2012
Acer, Asustek Windows 8 tablet prices may be to high to attract consumers
Acer and Asustek Computer's Windows 8 tablets are reportedly to be priced at above US$800, about the same price as the New iPad with the highest specifications, and market watchers...
Thursday 13 September 2012
Sony announces NEX-6 camera; claims DSLR experience in pocket-sized package
With a brand new, sleek design and enhanced control capabilities, the new Sony NEX-6 camera packs all the imaging power, shooting responsiveness, handling and operability of a DSLR...
Friday 7 September 2012
Sony to begin phased global launch of 4Kx2K LCD TVs
Sony recently announced that it will begin a phased launch of its latest Bravia LCD television in all global regions from the end of 2012. The new Bravia boasts an 84-inch 4Kx2K LCD...
Thursday 6 September 2012
AUO to mass produce small-sized AMOLED panels with 50% yield rate
AU Optronics (AUO) is set to start mass producing small-sized AMOLED panels in the third quarter of 2012 with a production yield rate at around 50%, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 5 September 2012
Taiwan market: Sony to launch Xperia Tablet S
Sony on September 4 unveiled Xperia Tablet S, its latest tablet PC, for launch in the Taiwan market on September 7 at recommended retail prices of NT$13,880 (US$463) for a 16GB version,...
Friday 24 August 2012
Taiwan makers look to increased ODM orders from Sony Mobile
In response to Sony Mobile Communications' plans to cut its workforce by 15% in fiscal year 2012 (April 1, 2012-March 31, 2013) or 2013 as part of a restructuring, Taiwan-based handset...
Thursday 23 August 2012
Sony Mobile moves into sub-US$200 smartphone segment
Sony Mobile Communications has teamed up with Taiwan-based handset ODMs Foxconn International Holdings (FIH), Arima Communications and Compal Communications to venture into the sub-US$200...
Thursday 23 August 2012
Taiwan market: Nikon launches new autumn-season camera models
Japan-based digital still camera (DSC) vendor Nikon on August 22, hosted a launch conference in Taiwan for its new autumn-season DSC models and is set to release four new models including...
Tuesday 21 August 2012
Smartphone component makers turn to look for orders from feature phone market
Smartphone component makers, seeing their shipments to smartphone brand vendors turning weak, have started seeking for orders from local and white-box feature phone players, according...
Friday 17 August 2012
Japan IDMs to increase outsourcing of logic IC backend processing
Major Japan-based IDM companies including Renesas, Sony and Toshiba are set to increase outsourcing of backend processing for logic ICs, and have approached existing and potential...
Thursday 26 July 2012
Sony to reduce DSC outsourcing to Taiwan makers in 2013
Sony, which used to outsource 30-40% of its consumer digital still camera (DSC) production to Taiwan makers, will outsource fewer orders in 2013 with Ability Enterprise to land mid-range...
Wednesday 25 July 2012
Taiwan market: Sony may launch online music service by end of 2012
Sony extended operations of Music Unlimited, its online streaming music service under Soy Entertainment Network, from the US and Europe to the Japan market earlier in July and is...