Apple is reportedly starting the design and development of the iPhone 17 in India, a significant milestone for the made-in-India iPhones. This shift coincides with rumors of a surge in export values for iPhones produced in India between April and September, indicating an accelerated pace of Apple's supply chain development.
Arm has stated that it is adequately prepared for the court hearing scheduled for December, as the dispute between Qualcomm and Arm continues to develop. In response, Qualcomm maintains that Arm's assertion to terminate the contract is wholly unfounded. Both companies have adopted a firm stance and have not demonstrated any indications of reconciliation.
The Indonesian Ministry of Industry said that Apple's iPhone 16 series could not be sold due to non-compliance with the domestic component level certificate (TKDN) requirements.
On October 28, HTC reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, highlighting ongoing challenges despite years of investment in AR, VR, and XR technology. Although HTC has expanded its tech ecosystem, the metaverse market remains in its infancy, and its smartphone business struggles against dominant brands. As a result, HTC has now posted its 26th consecutive quarterly loss, with hopes pinned on new strategic investments to break its cycle of losses and revitalize its operations.
TSMC, which acquired Innolux's 5.5G LCD fab in Tainan (southern Taiwan) in August, intends to acquire additional Innolux facilities that are adjacent to the one it has already acquired, according to sources at semiconductor equipment companies.
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) launched the first test of a domestically-made high altitude platform station(HAPS) in Taitung, aiming to bolster the island's communication resilience.
Recently, reports have emerged indicating that Apple has significantly reduced its order momentum for iPhone particularly non-Pro series models, casting a shadow over the outlook for the smartphone market in 2024. Industry insiders assess that this move by Apple is largely a response to the actual sales momentum gap between Pro and non-Pro models. Overall sales are expected to decline only slightly compared to the same period in 2023.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urges India to be an AI manufacturing powerhouse as well as an exporter. Foxconn procured equipment from Apple amid global production relocation.
Following the iPhone 16's release, robust sales reports have emerged from China and Taiwan, with market analysts anticipating continued growth driven by upcoming e-commerce holiday promotions and Apple's price adjustments.
Qualcomm's newly unveiled mobile application processor (AP), the Snapdragon 8 Elite, demonstrates significant performance improvements over its predecessor and reportedly surpasses the A18 Pro chipset in Apple's iPhone 16 Pro. This advancement is expected to strengthen Samsung Electronics' Galaxy series smartphones in the premium market while further challenging Samsung's AP business.
Apple has dramatically reduced Vision Pro mixed reality (MR) headset shipments since mid-2024, with production potentially halting by year-end due to declining demand, reports The Information via Reuters, AppleInsider, and 9to5Mac.
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