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Wednesday 19 April 2023
Global smartphone market shows signs of stability with a 12% decline in 1Q23, says Canalys
The global smartphone market experienced a fifth consecutive quarter of decline, falling by 12% on year in the first quarter of 2023, according to Canalys.
Wednesday 19 April 2023
Largan, GSEO seen as potential suppliers of periscope lenses for upcoming iPhone
Smartphone lens module specialists Largan Precision and Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) have been identified as potential suppliers for the next iPhone series that is expected to...
Wednesday 19 April 2023
Taiwan PCB makers remain focused on high-end offerings
Taiwan-based PCB manufacturers are still committed to enhancing their high-end offerings for network device, server, and data center applications despite lower-than-expected demand...
Wednesday 19 April 2023
India to be growth engine for Apple
Apple launched its first retail store in India, marking the beginning of an era when Apple is shifting more focus from Greater China to India, where Apple sees hope in the rising...
Wednesday 19 April 2023
Refurbished, used mobile phone sales rise in China
Mobile phone sales in China remain sluggish in the second quarter, but sales of used and refurbished phones have been brisk, according to supply chain sources.
Tuesday 18 April 2023
Outlook for handset-use ICs remains uncertain, say sources
A recent rebound in demand for LCD TDDI chips from the handset sector could be short-lived because the global consumer market has remained in the doldrums, according to industry so...
Tuesday 18 April 2023
iPhone sales in China remain relatively stable amid struggling Chinese smartphone market in 2023, according to DIGITIMES Research
Despite China's weak smartphone market, Apple's iPhone series has performed relatively well in 2022 and 2023, even seeing a slight increase in market share. The reason, however, could...
Tuesday 18 April 2023
WTO panel: India's import duty on mobile phones inconsistent with obligation
A WTO panel ruled that India's decision to impose import customs duty on communication products, including mobile phones, violated its obligation under the global trading system in...
Tuesday 18 April 2023
Taiwan PC manufacturing industry value hits new high since 2003
The output value of Taiwan's computer manufacturing industry reached NT$321.5 billion (US$10.53 billion) in 2022, a new high since 2003, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Economic...
Tuesday 18 April 2023
Taiwan IPC industry output value grows 45% in 2022
The output value of Taiwan's industrial PC (IPC) industry climbed 45.3% year on year to NT$50.1 billion (US$1.64 billion) in 2022, boosted by strong demand for industrial IoT, healthcare,...
Tuesday 18 April 2023
Camera module component suppliers see weak demand for iPhone devices in 2Q23
Shipments of Apple's iPhones in the second quarter of this year will be disappointing and lower than seasonal norms, according to sources at voice coil motors (VCM) and other component...
Tuesday 18 April 2023
Chip suppliers see slight pick-up in orders for Android smartphones
Radio-frequency (RF) and power amplifier (PA) chip suppliers have noticed a slight pick-up in orders for Android smartphones as related brand vendors prepare for China's approaching...
Monday 17 April 2023
More than 60% of Taiwan servers exported to US
Nearly 65% of Taiwan-made servers were bound for the US between January and March, according to data from Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA).
Monday 17 April 2023
Optical communications to help achieve 6G full network coverage
Low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellites are expected to be integrated with 6G terrestrial networks (TN), with laser communications anticipated to play a significant role in the future LEO...
Monday 17 April 2023
Huawei still embracing 1+8+N strategy with temporary focus adjustments, says distributor
Huawei remains committed to developing an all-connected ecosystem despite the US sanctions that have blocked its access to the 5G handset market, according to the Chinese tech firm's...