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Wednesday 21 October 2026
Samsung shifts M2800 modem to 2nm, frees 4nm capacity for HBM base dies
Samsung Electronics is transitioning its 4nm production capacity to HBM, with its next-generation mobile modem, the M2800, set to move to a 2nm process. The freed 4nm capacity will...
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Apple, Qualcomm renew patent deal, iPhone modem shift deepens
Qualcomm announced on September 24 that it has renewed its global patent licensing agreement with Apple, with the new contract set to take effect on April 1, 2027. The terms and value...
Tuesday 22 September 2026
US iPhone 18 Pro Max teardown reveals Qualcomm modem, suggesting prior supply-chain commitments
Apple's latest flagship iPhone 18 Pro series is now shipping, and the choice of modem chip has drawn close market attention. A newly released teardown report has revealed an unexpected...
Friday 11 September 2026
Apple cracks mmWave with C2, weakening Qualcomm's last big iPhone modem edge
Apple has introduced its new in-house C2 modem in the iPhone 18 Pro, and the US specifications list support for the n258, n260 and n261 mmWave bands, marking the first time Apple's...
Thursday 27 August 2026
Yttek's ground equipment supports FORMOSAT-8 first satellite
Taiwan aerospace communications equipment maker Yttek said its HyperSDR satellite ground-station modem, developed at the request of the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA), successfully received...
Wednesday 15 July 2026
MediaTek beats Qualcomm and Samsung to secure Pixel 11's modem slot

MediaTek has widened the reach of its 5G modem chips beyond its own smartphone SoC platforms, pushing deeper into overseas sales in...

Thursday 9 July 2026
Apple's Broadcom deal extension shows wireless independence remains a distant dream

Apple's decision to extend its wireless transmission and RF chip supply agreement with Broadcom through 2031 signals that its shift...

Tuesday 2 June 2026
Broadcom, Samsung launch Wi-Fi 8, 5G platform to bring fiber-grade FWA to mass market
Broadcom and Samsung Electronics have announced a broadband-optimized reference platform for the global fixed wireless access (FWA) market, integrating Broadcom's BCM6776 Wi-Fi 8 system-on-chip...
Thursday 2 April 2026
Samsung reportedly supplies Exynos modem chips to Fibocom for 5G module mass production
Samsung Electronics has supplied its Exynos modem chipset to Chinese wireless module maker Fibocom, marking a notable expansion of its system semiconductor business into external clients,...
Wednesday 4 March 2026
MediaTek and Starlink showcase satellite emergency alerts at MWC 2026
MediaTek announced a collaboration with SpaceX's Starlink to demonstrate satellite communication technology for supporting mobile devices in receiving emergency alert services, potentially...
Monday 20 October 2025
Weekly news roundup: Nvidia rises as TSMC's top customer; Netherlands seizes Nexperia; Google considers MediaTek for next Pixel
Below are the top DIGITIMES Asia stories from October 13 to 19, 2025.
Monday 13 October 2025
Google reportedly tests MediaTek modem for Pixel 11, signaling potential break-up with Samsung
Google is reportedly conducting internal tests of MediaTek's modem chips for its upcoming Pixel 11 series, signaling a possible departure from Samsung Electronics' long-standing Exynos...
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Qualcomm shifts GPU strategy, refocuses on real-world AI efficiency
The year 2025 has brought many changes to the mobile industry. Apple launched its self-developed modem chip in the iPhone 16e, followed by Xiaomi's Xuanjie O1, its high-profile self-developed...
Wednesday 24 September 2025
Qualcomm outlines AI-driven future and 6G rollout at Snapdragon Summit 2025
At the 2025 Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm marked the tenth anniversary of its flagship event. CEO Christiano Amon, during his keynote address on the opening day, presented a forward-looking...
Thursday 11 September 2025
Apple reduces reliance on Broadcom with in-house N1 chip for iPhone 17
Apple has reached a new milestone in its self-developed chips. Following the A and M series processors, as well as the debut of the C1 modem chip on the iPhone 16e in early 2025, Apple...