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Thursday 23 May 2024
What are the functions AI smartphones will emphasize?
AI smartphones are defined as smartphones that can run Large Language Models (LLMs) to perform Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) functions offline. Many may be curious, how will the first batch of AI smartphones differentiate themselves from current ones?
Thursday 23 May 2024
As IC makers cheer on AI PCs and smartphones, high cost remains primary concern
AI has officially found its way onto PCs and smartphones.
Wednesday 22 May 2024
MediaTek continues to lead market in mobile SoC shipments
According to a recent report by Canalys, MediaTek maintained its position as the market leader in mobile SoC shipments in the first quarter of 2024.
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Taiwan mobile phone unit sales remain sluggish
Smartphone unit sales in Taiwan remained sluggish in April, despite the arrival of new AI-capable devices, according to local channel distributors.
Tuesday 21 May 2024
As AI smartphone era arrives, 3nm mobile AP war poised to heat up
The advent of the AI smartphone era has marked a new chapter in the competition for Application Processors (AP) that determine smartphone performance, with the 3nm mobile AP war already underway.
Tuesday 21 May 2024
Demand divided for smartphone specs in 2024; flagship models to stand out
AI-driven growth will propel flagship mobile phones to a singular position in 2024, despite a fragmented demand for mobile phone specifications, according to market sources.
Tuesday 21 May 2024
Mobile AMOLED panel prices rise in May, while LCD prices slide
As demand in the mobile phone market recovers, panel makers have seen related AMOLED panel prices increase slightly in May, while prices for mobile LCD panels continue to fall.
Tuesday 21 May 2024
Samsung S25 likely to use Qualcomm chips despite rumors of 3nm Exynos, say market sources
There have been reports that Samsung Electronics' 3nm manufacturing process is ready and will be used on its newest Exynos flagship processor platform, which is expected to be released in the second half of this year.
Monday 20 May 2024
Qualcomm confirms license to sell to Huawei has been revoked; patent licensing business unaffected
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) recently reported it has revoked Intel and Qualcomm's licenses to sell notebook and smartphone chips to Huawei.
Monday 20 May 2024
India roundup: India smartphone market sees premiumization plateau

India smartphone market sees premiumization plateau as top brands lose appeal

Monday 20 May 2024
Samsung establishes new organization aiming to increase value of refurbished devices
Samsung Electronics recently established the Galaxy Value Innovation team, preparing to venture into the refurbished smartphone market. The hope is to enhance the value of the Galaxy smartphone brand and further boost sales of new devices.
Friday 17 May 2024
Huawei-funded research at US institutions is subject of House probe
Two senior US lawmakers blasted a Washington-based foundation for secretly accepting money from Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies Co., saying the move "flies in the face" of efforts to keep foreign adversaries from compromising US research.
Friday 17 May 2024
AI PC will become an obsolete term soon, predicts tech titans at pre-Computex 2024 event
The age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the edge is here, companies cannot wait to showcase their solutions and AI PC products at Computex 2024, which will be hosted from June 4-7. Paradoxically, industry experts at the AI PC Industry Exploration Forum on May 16 predicted the phrase "AI PC" or "AI smartphones" will be obsolete in a few years.
Friday 17 May 2024
Sporton betting on AI and edge computing, with 5G orders concentrated in 2H24
Due to a lack of killer apps, 5G smartphone sales have been sluggish at the consumer end of the market, leading to a drop in momentum at wireless testing and certification lab Sporton International, says special assistant to the president David Chou. However, Sporton is optimistic about AI-enabled devices driving sales in the latter half of 2024.
Thursday 16 May 2024
Google expects Circle to search to reach 2 billion Android users
Google has announced that the Circle to Search feature will continue to be introduced to more Android devices, with an estimated 200 million devices worldwide expected to use it by the end of 2024. The team also shared the origins of the Circle to Search feature and its differences from the Google Lens function.
Wednesday 15 May 2024
iPad Pro reviews: performance of M4 chip flawless; software disappointing
Apple recently announced its latest iPad products. In particular, the iPad Pro upgraded to OLED panels and featured the M4 chip, making it arguably the best iPad in recent years. As media reviews for the iPad Pro started to be published, it's easy to notice a consensus: the hardware is truly impressive, but the software leaves a lot to be desired.
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Why is Samsung struggling in the Chinese market?
Samsung Electronics has reclaimed the top position in the global smartphone market in the first quarter of 2024, driven by the strong performance of its Galaxy S24 series. However, despite its global success, the South Korean tech giant continues to struggle in the Chinese market.
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Next-gen networks: 6G, LEO satellites, and HAPS
As the new space age dawns, instead of solely investing massive resources in launching Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to build constellations, nations and industries worldwide are gravitating towards broader Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) to capitalize on space business opportunities.
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Google unveils multimodel AI assistant, expands Gemini and Gemma families
Google announced numerous updates to AI services, focusing on multimodal capabilities, improved model capacity, AI assistant, and AI-powered search features, with demonstrations showing the potential of on-edge AI for smartphones and notebooks.
Wednesday 15 May 2024
India smartphone market sees premiumization plateau as top brands lose appeal
India's smartphone market saw robust growth in the first quarter, with iPhone shipments reaching record highs.
Tuesday 14 May 2024
Huawei chip development receives all-out support from Chinese semiconductor firms
Huawei has recently launched its Pura 70 series smartphones featuring its in-house developed Kirin 9010 application processors made using SMIC's 7nm N+2 manufacturing process.
Monday 13 May 2024
Smartphone brands compelled to evolve again as 5G penetration in China plateaus
Since the commercial operation launch of China's 5G communication system in October 2019, the number of 5G mobile users in China has exceeded 800 million. The monthly shipment proportion of 5G smartphones has also increased to over 80%, becoming the mainstream specification in the market.
Friday 10 May 2024
AI helps TSMC create second-highest monthly revenue in April
TSMC reported consolidated net revenue of over NT$236 billion (US$7.3 billion) in April 2024 while Apple's iPhone deliveries slowed and the company still experiences the aftereffects of a strong earthquake in Taiwan on April 3.
Friday 10 May 2024
India sees 8% YoY in smartphone shipments in 1Q24, Vivo emerges as leader for first time
India saw an 8% increase year-on-year in smartphone shipments in the first quarter, fueled by healthy inventory levels and a push toward premium models. Vivo took the lead with an 18% surge in shipments, becoming the top player in India.
Friday 10 May 2024
Apple said to have signed pact with Samsung Display for foldable devices
Apple reportedly has struck an agreement with South Korean panel supplier Samsung Display (SDC) for the development of foldable devices, according to speculation from the supply chain, according to industry sources.
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