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Wednesday 10 September 2014
Commentary: Apple Watch pioneering user interface will make around 10% of users Think Different
The long rumored Apple Watch (previously widely reported on as the iWatch) has been announced, but while the company believes it has created a pioneering user interface for the emerging...
Wednesday 10 September 2014
Apple unveils Apple Watch
Apple has unveiled the Apple Watch featuring new technologies and a new user interface with a design that honors the tradition of precision watchmaking. The Apple Watch introduces...
Wednesday 10 September 2014
Synnex Technology sees increased August revenues
Taiwan-based IT and consumer electronics channel distributor Synnex Technology International has reported consolidated revenues of NT$28.7 billion (US$957 million) for August, increasing...
Wednesday 10 September 2014
Apple announces iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
Apple has announced the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus featuring 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch Retina HD displays. The new iPhones feature a unibody enclosure of anodized aluminum.
Tuesday 9 September 2014
Samsung, Sony Mobile unveil smartwatches with GPS functionality
Samsung Electronics and Sony Mobile Communications both have unveiled high-end smartwatches with GPS functionality, putting more pressure on GPS device suppliers including Garmin...
Tuesday 9 September 2014
Asustek August revenues increase
Asustek Computer on September 9 reported consolidated revenues of NT$42.164 billion (US$1.405 billion) for August, increasing 4.91% on month and 3.1% on year, and NT$297.887 billion...
Tuesday 9 September 2014
Vendors adding dual-SIM card support to tablets to attract demand
Tablet vendors have been pushing models with large displays, phone functions and dual-SIM card support to attract demand from emerging markets such as countries in Southeast Asia,...
Tuesday 9 September 2014
IDF 2014: Intel to showcase innovations for IoT, wearable and robot markets
Intel Developer Forum (IDF) will start on September 9 in the US and the CPU giant is set to showcase its latest plans and technologies for the Internet of things (IoT) market.
Tuesday 9 September 2014
FIH Mobile invests in CExchange
FIH Mobile, a smartphone ODM under the Foxconn Group, has made a strategic investment of US$10.5 million for a 30% stake in CExchange, a US-based provider of consumer electronics...
Tuesday 9 September 2014
Sony Mobile launches new Xperia flagship models
Sony Mobile Communications has unveiled three new smartphones, one tablet and two wearable devices in a press event held during IFA 2014 trade show.
Friday 5 September 2014
Asustek handset business to begin generating profits in September, says CEO
Asustek Computer expects its handset business to start generating profits in September as well as in the fourth quarter of 2014 after being in the handset segment for over 10 years,...
Friday 5 September 2014
White-box vendors under competitive pressure from brand vendors in tablet with phone function market
Some China-based white-box vendors launched tablets with built-in 3G modules to allow voice communications, in China and Southeast Asia in early 2014 and saw good sales performance,...
Friday 5 September 2014
Digitimes Research: 3G to take up 53.1% of mobile communication users in ASEAN in 2016
The total number of mobile communication subscribers in the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) market will reach 744.3 million in 2016, with 3G to account for 53.1%, 2G...
Friday 5 September 2014
Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 4, Note Edge and Gear VR
Samsung Electronics has announced the expansion of its flagship Galaxy Note-series with the new Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge. At IFA 2014, Samsung also unveiled a virtual-reality...
Friday 5 September 2014
HTC unveils HTC Desire 820; to market in China first
HTC has announced the new mid-range HTC Desire 820, the successor to its popular HTC Desire 816, at the on-going IFA 2014.