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Tuesday 3 June 2025
Modem independence proves elusive as Apple and Xiaomi grapple with custom designs
Apple's first real effort to cut ties with Qualcomm's modem dominance appears to have stumbled out of the gate. Qualcomm commissioned Cellular Insights to run real-world 5G tests...
Monday 2 June 2025
Apple's stable foundation and diversified supply reduce tariff impact, but industry experts remain cautious
The US Court of International Trade ruled on May 28, 2025, that US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs are invalid. Yuan-Kai Chung, chairman and president of Audix, commented...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Qualcomm throws cold data on Apple’s C1 modem debut
A study commissioned by Qualcomm Inc. found that its modem chips worked better than a rival component developed by Apple Inc., especially for cellular customers in dense urban area...
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Samsung's impossible choice: absorb 25% tariff hit or price out US customers
US President Donald Trump's announced 25% tariff on smartphones manufactured outside the US has once again ruffled the feathers of markets, especially for Apple and Samsung Electronics,...
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Trump threatens Apple tariffs but Taiwan optical firms remain calm
US President Donald Trump's threat to slap at least 25% tariffs on Apple if it doesn't manufacture iPhones domestically has failed to rattle Taiwan's optical component makers, who...
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Samsung falls to fourth in global CIS market with China’s rise

Samsung Electronics has slipped out of the top three in the global CMOS image sensor (CIS) market for the first time in years, according...

Monday 26 May 2025
Xiaomi takes aim at MediaTek with 3nm XRing O1 breakthrough

Xiaomi's launch of the XRing O1 at its "New Starting Point" event in Beijing marked more than just a new chip release—it was a direct challenge...

Wednesday 21 May 2025
Apple desperately needs the AI help it's seeking: Dave Lee
If you read Bloomberg Businessweek's deep dive into Apple's blundering work with artificial intelligence, a consistent theme is the lack of any clear idea...
Tuesday 20 May 2025
Tariffs cloud notebook outlook, but mobile chip demand stays hot
Following the significant impact of reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US, the chip inventory status for two major consumer electronics products—notebooks (NBs) and mobile phones—has...
Friday 16 May 2025
iPhone supplier TDK readies batteries geared for thin AI gadgets
TDK Corp. is readying a new generation of batteries to power smartphones through AI tasks at a time that major client Apple is also preparing to launch a slimmer handset.
Friday 16 May 2025
Foldable iPhone components reportedly sent for testing; could reshape market dynamics in 2026
According to data from Counterpoint, global foldable phone shipments grew by just 2.9% year-over-year in 2024, with warnings that the market may see negative growth for the first...
Thursday 15 May 2025
MediaTek expands flagship smartphone chip line with Dimensity 9400e
MediaTek introduced the newest member of its Dimensity flagship smartphone chip series on May 14, 2025, named the Dimensity 9400e. This chip features MediaTek's advanced All Big Core...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Apple to lean on AI tool to help iPhone battery life for devices in iOS 19
Apple Inc. is planning to use artificial intelligence technology to address a frequent source of customer frustration: the iPhone's battery life.
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Trump talks with Apple's Cook as iPhone price hikes loom
US President Donald Trump said he spoke with Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook earlier on Monday, just as the iPhone maker was reported to be considering price increases later this year.
Monday 12 May 2025
Planet Technology faces currency headwinds but posts strong revenue, boosts R&D to drive growth
Taipei-headquartered networking equipment manufacturer Planet Technology is experiencing financial challenges due to recent fluctuations in the New Taiwan Dollar (US Dollar equivalent...