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Tuesday 7 January 2014
2014 global smartphone market forecast
In 2014, smartphones are expected to continue penetrating rapidly into emerging markets such as Russia, India, Indonesia and Latin America, while China's smartphone shipments will...
Tuesday 7 January 2014
CES 2014: Huawei unveils 6.1-inch Ascend Mate 2 4G smartphone
China-based smartphone vendor Huawei has unveiled its new large-size smartphone, the Ascend Mate 2 4G, at a press event prior to the official opening of CES 2014.
Tuesday 7 January 2014
China market: Xiaomi lowers price for Hongmi smartphone
China-based vendor Xiaomi Technology has reduced the retail price for its budget TD-SCDMA smartphone, the Hongmi, launched in August 2013, from CNY799 (US$132) to CNY699, heralding...
Tuesday 7 January 2014
CES 2014: Asustek to showcase latest smartphones, 2-in-1 and gaming monitor
Asustek Computer has unveiled in Las Vegas its latest product lineup including the Intel-based entry-level ZenFone smartphone series, the new PadFone mini smartphone, the PadFone...
Tuesday 7 January 2014
eASPNet joins Alcatel-Lucent ng Connect Program as strategic partner
Alcatel-Lucent has unveiled its latest Innovation Center in Neihu science and technology district in Taipei, Taiwan. It is also its first in the Asia-Pacific region. With the new...
Tuesday 7 January 2014
Foxconn to develop Firefox OS tablet
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) is cooperating with Mozilla to develop a tablet featuring Firefox OS. Taiwan-based chipmaker VIA Technologies will also join the pr...
Tuesday 7 January 2014
Samsung 4Q13 profits to fall
Samsung Electronics has estimated its operating profits for the fourth quarter of 2013 at about KRW8.3 trillion (US$7.8 billion), down 18% from the the prior quarter.
Monday 6 January 2014
Sony to offer MOD service from CHT on PS4
Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) Taiwan reportedly will cooperate with Taiwan's largest telecom carrier Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) to add the carrier's Multimedia on Demand (MOD) service...
Monday 6 January 2014
Taiwan market: LG to launch curved-screen smartphone G Flex
LG Electronics on January 6 unveiled G Flex, a smartphone with a curved screen and body, for launch in the Taiwan market in mid-January at a contract-free retail price of NT$24,900...
Monday 6 January 2014
Digitimes Research: Shipment share of 8-inch tablets increases in December
With brand vendors aggressively investing in the second half of 2013, 8-inch tablets accounted for 15.2% of global tablet shipments in December, while Android-based tablets acquired...
Monday 6 January 2014
HTC sees 4Q13 net EPS of NT$0.38
HTC on January 5 reported net profit of NT$310 million (US$10.4 million) for the fourth quarter of 2013, translating into net EPS of NT$0.38.
Monday 6 January 2014
Sony Mobile to launch WP8 phones, say sources
Sony Mobile Communications has decided to launch ODM models of Windows Phone 8-based smartphones, while concentrating its R&D efforts on Android and Firefox models, according...
Monday 6 January 2014
Samsung to flood market with tablets in 2014; to offer new 7-inch tablet at US$129
Samsung Electronics is reportedly planning to flood the tablet market with several different sized models including 7-, 8-, 10- and 12-inch in 2014 and will price its new 7-inch model,...
Monday 6 January 2014
Motorola, LG to release new ODM smartphone orders to Taiwan-based suppliers
Motorola Mobility and LG Electronics reportedly will release new ODM smartphone orders to Taiwan-based handset makers, a move which help Taiwan handset suppliers ease their over reliance...
Friday 3 January 2014
Digitimes Research: Smartphone shipments from China vendors to grow slightly on quarter in 4Q13
After a visit to some of the handset supply chain players in China at the end of 2013, Digitimes Research found that China-based vendors' smartphone shipments in the fourth quarter...