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Monday 13 January 2025
Apple flagship smartphones exclude from China's trade-in subsidies
Most of Apple's high-end products are likely to be excluded from China's latest round of subsidies, as the country has set a price cap of CNY6,000 (approx. US$822) for eligible digital...
Monday 13 January 2025
Luxshare's Wingtech ODM acquisition set to enhance design capabilities and reduce reliance on Apple
Luxshare's planned acquisition of Wingtech's ODM business by the end of 2024 aims to enhance its design capabilities and global presence, while Wingtech shifts focus to semiconductors...
Friday 10 January 2025
China's smartphone market faces upheaval as Huawei introduces new variables
Since launching its market comeback in August 2023, Huawei has demonstrated significant momentum in China's smartphone market, particularly with its high-end models gaining substantial...
Friday 10 January 2025
Apple executive departs Indonesia after iPhone ban deal hiccup
The Apple Inc. executive leading talks with Indonesia to lift the country's iPhone 16 sales ban departed Jakarta on Wednesday, after a late-stage about-face from a minister scuttled...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Largan unveils robotics progress, confirming shipments to multiple customers
Largan held an earnings call on January 9, where chairman En-Ping Lin discussed future trends in lens specifications and dedicated significant time to unveiling the latest developments...
Thursday 9 January 2025
China's germanium, gallium ban to hurt global supply chain
Amid the ongoing US-China chip war over the past years, the Chinese government has taken counter-measures, including export restrictions on critical materials such as gallium, germanium,...
Thursday 9 January 2025
US targets Tencent: in-depth look at WeChat's future and Apple's China dilemma
The US Department of Defense's decision to add Tencent to its Entity List may significantly impact its flagship messaging app, WeChat, especially the international version. This escalation...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Premium shift and rising ASP drives India's smartphone market toward projected US$50 billion in 2025
Despite tepid consumer demand, particularly among price-sensitive segments, smartphone vendors are increasingly embracing premiumization as their strategy for the Indian market in...
Thursday 9 January 2025
AR glasses market heats up ahead of major launches in 2025
Smart glasses and augmented reality (AR) devices are gaining widespread attention across the technology industry, drawing interest from software developers, hardware manufacturers,...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Honor targets Indonesian premium smartphone market amid iPhone ban
Chinese smartphone brand Honor is preparing to challenge the Indonesian premium smartphone segment with devices priced above US$300. By 2025, the company plans to launch 30 products...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Foxconn and Dixon reportedly urge Indian government to deliver promised subsidies after meeting production targets
Foxconn and Dixon Technologies are seeking substantial subsidies under India's incentive scheme, highlighting potential hurdles in India's efforts to attract investments and build...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Meta ends Quest Pro production as premium MR headsets struggle
Apple's Vision Pro and Meta's premium mixed reality (MR) offerings have struggled to gain traction, with Apple's headset selling only 500,000 units in 2024. High pricing at US$3,499...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Qorvo braces for price competition from 5G mobile RF chip latecomers
Qorvo is persistently advancing its 5G radio frequency (RF) chip technology, bracing for price competition from latecomers.
Wednesday 8 January 2025
AI-driven 6G networks face energy crisis: Can efficiency meet demand?
Wireless communication technology is rapidly evolving, driven by the demand for higher transmission speeds, lower latency, and wider coverage. However, meeting the demand while also...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Arm predicts AI boom and smartphones' enduring dominance in consumer tech
Arm has provided insights on technology trends for 2025 and beyond, including chip design, AI, and market dynamics.