Apple's generative AI (GenAI) service, Apple Intelligence, has completed regulatory filings for tablets and laptops in China after securing approval to launch on smartphones, advancing the company's AI strategy in the Chinese market.

GIS is shifting from touch displays to semiconductor optics, with laser packaging entering small-volume production in the fourth quarter of 2026 and full capacity expected by the second or third quarter of 2027. Chairman Hsien-ying Chou said production lines have been installed progressively since the second quarter, supported by incoming equipment and customer-supplied materials. Passive optical components and Micro LED applications are also part of the company's expansion.

The global smartphone display market faces a weaker 2026, as OLED panel shipments and revenue are forecast to decline, while memory constraints, rising production costs, and shifting demand pressure manufacturers worldwide. The downturn is expected to accelerate competition among suppliers, even as foldable devices, LTPO adoption, and power-efficient technologies create opportunities.

Taiwan's proposed 2027 government budget would fund a low Earth orbit satellite network using Amazon Leo, adding backup communications for critical sites during disasters and emergencies. The plan reflects concern over the island's reliance on submarine cables and seeks to strengthen connectivity for government, response, medical, and other essential services.

Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) plans to begin preparatory work in 2027 for a potential 6G spectrum release, as licenses for the 700MHz, 900MHz, and 1800MHz bands are due to expire at the end of 2030. The ministry has said the schedule, frequencies, and method for any 6G licensing remain under study and have not been finalized.

Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) is expanding its investment in film and television content as competition in Taiwan's over-the-top (OTT) market intensifies. The Chunghwa Digital Cultural and Creative Fund (CDCCF), jointly backed by CHT, the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), and E.Sun Bank, began operations in 2026 and recently announced 10 new investments to broaden opportunities for Taiwan's film and television industry through funding, international co-production, and overseas partnerships.

A future communications network capable of detecting certain forms of eavesdropping may depend on something remarkably small: a semiconductor device designed to emit individual particles of light.

FarEasTone Telecommunications is evaluating opportunities in AI data centers (AIDCs) but has no concrete plans to build a new facility, according to company president Chee Ching. Speaking at the company's latest earnings call, Ching said that FarEasTone will assess actual market demand to consider effective strategies for utilizing resources across the corporate group.

Taiwan Mobile said its wholly owned subsidiary, Taiwan Cellular, had satisfied all conditions for its tender offer for Systex Corporation shares, clearing the way for the telecom operator to raise its stake in the information-services provider to 61.02%. The announcement was made on November 6 as the companies moved to expand their enterprise technology businesses through cross-selling, artificial intelligence (AI) and regional growth.

A patent lawsuit between Japanese electronic components maker Murata and Chinese radio-frequency (RF) front-end chip vendor Maxscend has ensnared some Samsung Electronics Galaxy smartphones and tablets equipped with the disputed filters. The products fall under the scope of a first-instance injunction issued by a German court, although Samsung said the affected models have already been discontinued, while Maxscend plans to appeal.

India is now an important market for Apple in two ways. It is a growth market where the company set an all-time revenue record in the September quarter, even as overall smartphone shipments fell to a decade low. It is also a production base that, according to industry estimates, assembles roughly one in four iPhones.