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Friday 9 September 2016
Apple pulls in chip orders for new Apple Watch, say sources
Apple has increased chip and component orders for its new Apple Watch Series 2 products with monthly shipment volumes for August and September both surpassing two million units, according...
Friday 9 September 2016
India market: China smartphone vendor setting up retail shops in tier-2, -3 cities
China-based smartphone vendors have stepped up efforts to promote sales in tier-2 and -3 cities in India in order to maintain their shipment momentum in the local market, according...
Friday 9 September 2016
IC Insights cuts IoT semiconductor market forecast
IC Insights has trimmed back its semiconductor forecast for Internet of Things system functions over the next four years by about US$1.9 billion, mostly because of lower sales projections...
Thursday 8 September 2016
Commentary: Business outlook for HMD VR devices still unclear
With HTC, Samsung Electronics, Oculus and Google keenly developing hardware devices and related software solutions, the virtual reality (VR) industry looks promising. But not all...
Thursday 8 September 2016
China smartphone vendors to place more orders with Taiwan ODMs
China-based smartphone vendors are likely to place more orders for mid-range to high-end models with Taiwan-based handset ODMs as they are shifting their focus to the high-end segment,...
Thursday 8 September 2016
Apple introduces iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus
Apple has introduced the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The iPhone 7 series is the first water and dust resistant iPhone. The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be available in more than...
Thursday 8 September 2016
Clientron introduces its most compact designed POS terminal: The stylish and concise PT3200
Clientron has introduced its latest POS terminal (PT3200), featuring quality and cost-effective benefits, to play in the Retail and Hospitality Point-of-Sales market place. PT3200...
Wednesday 7 September 2016
Quanta Storage pushing robotic arm products for different applications
Taiwan-based IT manufacturers including Delta Electronics, Quanta Storage, a subsidiary of Quanta Computer, Foxnum, a subsidiary of Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry)...
Wednesday 7 September 2016
Basic wearables soar and smart wearables stall as worldwide wearables market climbs 26.1% in 2Q16, says IDC
Shipments of wearable devices reached 22.5 million in the second quarter of 2016, according to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. Despite a decline in shipments...
Wednesday 7 September 2016
LG unveils new flagship smartphone
LG Electronics has unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the V20, for 2016. The new smartphone features a 5.7-inch QHD IPS main display, 2.1-inch secondary screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon...
Wednesday 7 September 2016
BMC chip provider Aspeed reports record revenues for August
Baseboard management controller (BMC) chipset provider Aspeed Technology saw its revenues grow 15.4% on month and 41% on year to a record high of NT$132 million (US$4.21 million)...
Wednesday 7 September 2016
Digitimes Research: Taiwan handset makers to post decreased shipments in 4Q16
Shipments of handsets, mostly smartphone models, by Taiwan-based handset makers are expected to peak at 14.49 million units in the third quarter of 2016 before sliding to 13.47 million...
Tuesday 6 September 2016
Foxconn shipping new iPhones from Henan, say reports
As of September 5, Foxconn has shipped out a total of 371,000 units of next generation iPhone devices through customs in Henan province, China. The new iPhones are designated for...
Tuesday 6 September 2016
HTC sees revenues up on month in August
HTC has reported revenues of NT$6.58 billion (US$209.94) million) for August, up 4.11% on month but down 4.51% on year. Accumulated 2016 revenues through August totaled NT$46.58 billion,...
Tuesday 6 September 2016
Taiwan market: HTC begins selling fitness bands
HTC has has begun selling the UA Band smart fitness bracelet in the Taiwan market and will launch the UA Heart Rate at the end of September. HTC co-developed the devices with US-based...