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Aug 3, 11:55

South Korea accelerates LEO satellite ambitions, targets sovereign communications network by 2035

As Starlink's subscriber base has surpassed 12 million and rivals such as OneWeb and Amazon's Project Kuiper continue expanding their constellations, South Korea only officially launched its low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications initiative in July 2026.

Apple says advanced-node capacity tightens amid 2nm race

Aug 3, 11:36

Xiaomi raises flagship phone prices as memory and chip costs climb

Aug 3, 11:30

Rising component costs, new Indian incentives, and export push shape Dixon's outlook

Aug 3, 09:44

India's first telecom manufacturing zone to land in Madhya Pradesh

Jul 31

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MOBILE DEVICESMemory costs overtake smartphone chip costs as SoC shipments are set to fall 14%

Aug 2

Memory costs have moved ahead of smartphone system-on-chip (SoC) costs, and Counterpoint Research said the shift was already reshaping handset pricing and demand. The research firm expects global smartphone SoC shipments to fall 14% in 2026, with the entry-level segment taking the biggest hit and declining by more than 30%.

WIRELESS NETWORKINGArcadyan targets satellite supply chain through smaller operators before pursuing top-tier customers

Aug 1

Taiwan networking equipment maker Arcadyan Technology is accelerating its expansion beyond the residential broadband market.

MOBILE COMPONENTSQualcomm, MediaTek set Sept flagship SoC showdown

Jul 31

Qualcomm and MediaTek are preparing to unveil their latest 2nm flagship smartphone system-on-chip (SoC) platforms in September 2026, with both brands expected to launch standard and upgraded chips at the same time to meet different customer needs. Supply chain sources say the two chipmakers will no longer rely on a single product for flagship phones in 2026, but instead offer two separate specifications.

TELECOM SERVICE, INFRASTRUCTUREUS rallies global partners on 6G as competition with China intensifies

Jul 30

The US government has launched a multinational initiative to coordinate 6G development, signaling a new phase in the global race to shape next-generation wireless technology and international standards.

MOBILE DEVICESSamsung device business swings to loss in 2Q26 as memory boom drives up component costs

Jul 30

While record memory earnings powered Samsung Electronics to an all-time-high quarter — consolidated revenue of KRW171.5 trillion (US$118.4 billion) and operating profit of KRW89.5 trillion (US$61.8 billion) — the company's set businesses paid the price of the same supercycle, with the Device eXperience (DX) division swinging to an operating loss of KRW0.8 trillion (US$550 million) in 2Q26.

MOBILE DEVICESSamsung says rising memory costs will lift Taiwan smartphone market value more than 8% in 2026

Jul 30

Rising prices for memory and other key components are weighing on smartphone demand in Taiwan, but the overall market value is still expected to grow in 2026, according to Samsung Electronics Taiwan.

MOBILE DEVICESTaiwan smartphone shipments fell below 400,000 in June as seasonal slowdown hits

Jul 30

Taiwan's smartphone market slipped into its usual June sales lull, pushing monthly shipments back below 400,000 units. A handset distribution source said total shipments reached 395,000 units in June, down nearly 8% from 429,000 in May as inflation and higher component costs continued to pressure pricing.

MOBILE COMPONENTSSamsung reportedly weighs Chinese DRAM for budget smartphones as memory inflation squeezes mobile market

Jul 29

Samsung Electronics is considering using low-cost Chinese mobile DRAM in smartphones sold in China as it looks to cut manufacturing costs and expand its presence in the country's budget handset market, according to Asia Time.

MOBILE DEVICESSmartphone chip earnings will gauge 2026 demand as prices rise

Jul 29

Major smartphone system-on-chip vendors are set to report earnings this week and share outlooks for the traditional second-half peak season, giving investors a fresh read on 2026 consumer demand. The results come as chip inflation remains elevated, supply stays tight, and brands weigh whether higher component costs will weaken buying power or limit inventory builds.

TELECOM SERVICE, INFRASTRUCTUREKbro lifts broadband investment as 10G service expands across Taiwan

Jul 29

Kbro Broadband said on the 27th that it will begin the second phase of its full-area upgrade plan in August and roll out its Kbro New Speed 10G service amid rising demand for faster internet in Taiwan. The cable operator also said capital expenditure will stay elevated in the coming years, with spending gradually shifting from network upgrades to terminal equipment, enterprise customers, and smart city projects.

TELECOM SERVICE, INFRASTRUCTUREChina Mobile adds AI and HD video to its mobile voice calling service

Jul 29

China Mobile has upgraded its traditional voice service with generative AI, cybersecurity, and high-definition video, as China's telecom sector pushes basic communications toward more intelligent offerings. The revised service was rolled out recently and is designed to give users a smarter calling experience without changing their phone or SIM card.

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