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Thursday 7 August 2025
Samsung Display wins first MacBook order, BOE eyes iPads
As Samsung Display (SDC) secures its first-ever OLED panel order for Apple's MacBook, Chinese panel maker Beijing Oriental Electronics (BOE) is positioning itself to target any supply...
Thursday 7 August 2025
Analysis: TSMC gains breathing room as US chip tariff exempts domestic production
US President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook held a press conference to announce upcoming semiconductor tariffs and Apple's new US$100 billion investment in the US, increasing...
Thursday 7 August 2025
Apple taps Samsung's Austin fab for next-gen chip tech, possibly for CIS
Apple announced a collaboration with Samsung's Austin-based wafer foundry to develop a new chip technology, though Samsung declined to comment.
Thursday 7 August 2025
Apple pledges US$100B to expand US silicon ecosystem as Trump announces 100% tariff on chip imports
Apple has pledged an additional US$100 billion to bolster US chip manufacturing, rare earth supply, and its domestic supply chain, as former President Trump announced a 100% tariff...
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Samsung-Tesla deal marks new chapter in mission to challenge TSMC's dominance
Success in the foundry business lies in strong alliances with core clients. With Samsung Electronics winning a massive deal with Tesla, it has not only gained a lifeline to challenge...
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Apple launches AKI team to develop proprietary AI search engine
Apple has established the Answers, Knowledge, and Information (AKI) team that will focus on AI-based search technology. Its long-term goal is to develop various AI capabilities and...
Tuesday 5 August 2025
China's EMS strategy goes on offense under 15th Five-Year Plan
China's electronics manufacturing sector has surged over the past decade, driven by the Made in China 2025 (MIC2025) initiative and strong demand from global brands like Apple and...
Tuesday 5 August 2025
AI servers reorder EMS power rankings as Apple reliance falters
In the first half of 2025, the global top 20 EMS/ODM rankings showed a decisive shift, with companies linked to AI server assembly climbing the ranks, while those reliant on consumer...
Monday 4 August 2025
iPhone 16 demand powers lens makers, but 4Q25 is the real test
Apple reported strong iPhone sales in its fiscal third-quarter 2025 earnings, pushing overall revenue higher and triggering a ramp-up in shipments across the optical lens supply chain...
Monday 4 August 2025
BOE faces Pentagon review over possible Chinese military ties under new US defense bill
The US Congress has added a new clause to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), requiring the Pentagon to evaluate whether BOE Technology — China's top display panel...
Monday 4 August 2025
Major mobile AP providers ride early demand surge ahead of tariffs, eye high-end market for growth
Apple, Qualcomm, and MediaTek exceeded expectations in recent financial results, driven by final Chinese government subsidies and anticipation of tariff hikes later in the year. This...
Monday 4 August 2025
Foxconn data foreshadow Apple's 3Q25 beat, but pull-in gains may fizzle
Apple exceeded expectations in its fiscal third quarter 2025, driven by strong iPhone 16 sales and early demand in China. Foxconn's revenue surge aligned with this momentum, reflecting...
Monday 4 August 2025
Tariff-driven pull-ins boost Apple, but momentum may fade in 2H25
Apple posted stronger-than-expected fiscal third quarter 2025 results, driven by record Mac sales and solid iPhone performance. US government tariff announcements spurred early buying,...
Monday 4 August 2025
India roundup: Trump's 25% tariff jolts Apple
Trump imposed a 25% tariff on India, one of the highest rates among US trading partners, an unwelcome development for Apple and Foxconn as they expand investments in the country.
Saturday 2 August 2025
Apple talent exodus reflects AI strategy transition dilemma

A wave of executive departures at Apple, including the recent exit of AI head Ruoming Pang and...