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Tuesday 23 July 2024
Apple's rumored foldable iPhone yields mixed news for Samsung
Recent rumors suggest that Apple is conducting research and development for its first "foldable iPhone," with a potential release targeted for 2026. Industry sources believe that...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Tencent Cloud develops OS for Chinese server CPUs
China's tech industry is witnessing a significant rise in locally developed Linux-based servers, driven by growing security concerns and potential supply disruptions of x86 and Arm-based...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Mobile SoC suppliers expect limited growth in smartphone market in 2024
The buzz around AI smartphones is palpable, but their widespread adoption and impact on upgrade demand are expected to become more significant in approximately two years.
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Indkal targets US$35 million in sales for Acer-branded smartphones
India-based EMS/ODM startup Indkal Technologies has signed a deal to design, manufacture, and sell smartphones under the Acer brand. Indkal plans to use an omnichannel strategy for...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
iPhone production surge signals growing role in global supply chain, citing India 2024 economic survey
A day before India unveils its Union Budget for the current fiscal year, the country is seeing increasing value addition in the global supply chain, exemplified by the rising iPhone...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Huawei, MediaTek likely to settle patent dispute out of court
Huawei's patent infringement lawsuit against MediaTek is likely a move to gain bargaining chips in licensing fee negotiations between the two sides, according to industry sources.
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Taiwan's tech industry braces for continued US-China tensions amid looming US election
Taiwan's ICT supply chain believes that regardless of the outcome of the upcoming US presidential election, trade tensions between the US and China will not improve.
Monday 22 July 2024
Doosan group unveils major restructuring for clean energy, smart machinery, semiconductor materials
South Korea's Doosan Group is reportedly undergoing a large-scale strategic restructuring to focus on three core business areas: clean energy, smart machinery, and advanced semiconductor...
Monday 22 July 2024
Huawei sues MediaTek in China, signaling HiSilicon push
Huawei has sued MediaTek in China for alleged 5G patent infringement. This strategic move aims to boost Huawei's HiSilicon by weakening MediaTek and potentially influencing other...
Friday 19 July 2024
Micron sampling MRDIMMs for AI and HPC
Micron Technology has disclosed that it is currently conducting sampling of its Multiplexed Rank Dual Inline Memory Modules (MRDIMM) for memory-intensive applications, including AI...
Friday 19 July 2024
Xiaomi reclaims leadership in Indian smartphone market in 2Q24
Multiple challenges slowed India's smartphone market, as vendors saw a meager 1% growth in shipments. Xiaomi reclaimed its leadership in the market after six quarters.
Friday 19 July 2024
Satellite communications: Apple's next big move with iOS 18
Apple is set to unveil iOS 18, its latest mobile operating system, which promises a slew of significant updates. Among these, the most notable is the expansion of satellite communication...
Friday 19 July 2024
The return of a US-China trade war? Q&A with political economist June Park
Global stock markets tumbled the day after news about US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's accusation about Taiwan taking the chip business from the United States and...
Friday 19 July 2024
Rising chip competition worries mobile phone makers
Mobile phone manufacturers are concerned about the increasing competition among chip vendors for advanced process capacity, despite the more optimistic demand forecasts.
Friday 19 July 2024
Foxconn, Luxshare to gain from consumer electronics demand recovery
Demand for smartphones and other consumer electronics is on the rise, prompting device assemblers such as Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) and Luxshare Precision Industry to prepare...