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May 21

Analysis: Lens Technology seeks control of Ju Teng to expand beyond Apple

Lens Technology's bid for control of Ju Teng International Holdings is putting renewed focus on changes in the notebook supply chain, as the Chinese supplier seeks to reduce its reliance on Apple and broaden its product portfolio.

OSE targets AI server SMT growth as memory demand lifts outlook

May 21

Analysis: Why Taiwan's telcos aren't following the US playbook on satellite

May 21

SpaceX to purchase Cursor one month after potentially record-breaking IPO

May 20

FarEasTone named Amazon Leo distributor in Taiwan, targets 2027 launch

May 20

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TELECOM SERVICE, INFRASTRUCTUREFar EasTone eyes 2027 Amazon Leo launch to strengthen Taiwan network resilience

May 22, 02:16

Far EasTone has secured Taiwan distribution rights for Amazon Leo, Amazon's low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet service formerly known as Project Kuiper, positioning the telecom operator to add satellite connectivity as a backup layer for its mobile and fixed-line networks.

TELECOM SERVICE, INFRASTRUCTURETech Forum 2026: Starlink dominates LEO internet market as telecoms shift strategy

May 22, 02:12

At DIGITIMES' Tech Forum 2026 this week, analysts said satellite-based internet services are rapidly emerging as one of the most fiercely contested frontiers in the global connectivity market, with SpaceX's Starlink at the center of the battle.

MOBILE DEVICESXiaomi halts ultra-thin smartphone production as memory costs squeeze prices

May 20

Xiaomi warns memory costs could push flagship phone prices past CNY10,000 (approx. US$1,468) in 2026, a development that would affect global consumers as higher-capacity models become more expensive and manufacturers adjust portfolios. The company also withheld an ultra-thin, Apple Air-style device after concluding trade-offs would harm battery life and camera performance.

TELECOM SERVICE, INFRASTRUCTUREFar EasTone posts revenue and profit growth and signs collaboration with Amazon LEO satellite service

May 20

Far EasTone Telecommunications held its 2026 shareholders meeting on May 20. They announced that it had achieved year-on-year growth in consolidated revenue and profit in 2025, while signing a cooperation agreement with Amazon Leo, Amazon's low-earth-orbit satellite network service, to introduce LEO connectivity to Taiwan, pending regulatory approvals. Executives said the company will focus on scaling group synergies, expanding service offerings, and amplifying AI benefits to sustain its growth trajectory in 2026.

TELECOM SERVICE, INFRASTRUCTURESouth Korea turns defense contracts into quantum's commercialization launchpad

May 20

South Korea's leading defense contractor, LIG Defense & Aerospace, and the state-backed Agency for Defense Development are accelerating efforts to move quantum defense technologies from labs into operational deployment, as industry players argue that military and public-sector demand will be the key catalyst for commercialization before broader private-sector adoption takes hold.

MOBILE COMPONENTSLens Technology's Ju Teng bid puts China's notebook supply chain in focus

May 19

Lens Technology is seeking control of Ju Teng International Holdings in a deal that could cost as much as US$337 million, expanding the Chinese precision manufacturing supplier's reach in notebook casings and hardware components as electronics suppliers position for a new wave of AI-enabled devices.

MOBILE DEVICESSamsung turns to health features as Galaxy Watch loses ground to Chinese rivals

May 19

Samsung Electronics is putting health care at the center of its smartwatch strategy as Chinese rivals Huawei and Xiaomi gain ground in the global wearables market.

TELECOM SERVICE, INFRASTRUCTUREChina's AI token boom fuels push for national compute network

May 19

China is accelerating plans for a national computing power network as artificial intelligence (AI) token usage surges, casting AI compute as part of the country's next layer of public infrastructure.

MOBILE DEVICESApple Watch blood pressure alerts drive TASC demand as 2026 redesign looms

May 18

Apple has added a new high blood pressure notification feature to Apple Watch, sharpening the device's health-management appeal. Market watchers expect a major redesign of high-end Apple Watch models in the second half of 2026, which could boost end-market shipments by 20% to 30% from 2025 as incoming CEO John Ternus takes over on September 1.

MOBILE DEVICESHuawei, Apple, and Xiaomi battle for market share with deep discounts

May 18

Just after midnight on May 15, Apple quietly cut prices across its iPhone 17 lineup in China, lowering official retail prices for the iPhone 17 Pro series by CNY1000 (approx. US$146), the first formal price reduction since the devices were introduced.

MOBILE DEVICESOppo, Vivo keep telephoto lenses separate to protect margins

May 18

Oppo and Vivo are expanding their flagship Ultra models into overseas markets in 2026 as they upgrade operating systems, deepen cooperation with Google and other partners, and add more AI and cross-device connectivity features to strengthen product differentiation.

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