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Apple has released iPhone X and other next-generation smartphone models. The iPhone supply chain has been busy for quite a while.
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Monday 16 October 2017
Foxconn begins shipping iPhone X, says report
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai) has started shipping iPhone X devices, with the first batch of 46,500 units already being shipped out from Zhengzhou and Shanghai to the Netherlands...
Friday 13 October 2017
Foxconn sees over 40% on month revenue growth in September
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has reported consolidated revenues of NT$451.04 billion (US$14.83 billion) for September, up 42.4% on month, but down 3.7% on year.
Thursday 12 October 2017
Himax reportedly supplying WLO chips for iPhone X face ID
Fabless IC firm Himax Technologies has begun shipments of chips based on wafer-level optics (WLO) technology to Apple, according to industry sources. The solution is reportedly a...
Friday 6 October 2017
Catcher reports over 30% growth in September revenues
Catcher Technology has registered consolidated revenues of NT$11.45 billion (US$374.19 million) for September, a new monthly record with growths of 34.8% on month and 48.2% on year...
Friday 6 October 2017
Win Semiconductors reportedly enters iPhone X supply chain
Win Semiconductors, one of Taiwan's top-3 GaAs PA (power amplifier) suppliers, has reported consolidated revenues of NT$4.395 billion (US$144.58 million) in the third quarter of 2017,...
Thursday 5 October 2017
Low yield rates for 3D sensing modules to blame for smartphone shipment delays
Low yield rates during production for 3D sensing modules to be incorporated into Apple's iPhone X and other Android-based smartphone brands have forced major global vendors to postpone...
Tuesday 26 September 2017
Apple iPhone 8 Plus carries over US$280 BOM, IHS teardown reveals
The new Apple iPhone 8 Plus, equipped with 64GB of NAND flash memory, carries a bill of materials (BOM) cost that comes out to US$288.08, higher than any previous versions of the...
Tuesday 26 September 2017
Digitimes Research: Apple outraces Google for on-device AI development
Google has been regarded as the leading force for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology thanks to its AlphaGo AI computer program. While Google still holds the...
Monday 25 September 2017
iPhone X component suppliers told to slow down delivery, say sources
Apple has reportedly instructed component suppliers to withhold part of the component shipments prepared for the production of iPhone X devices, according to sources from Taiwan-based...
Friday 15 September 2017
iPhone X sets new trends for smartphones
A number of new features that come along with Apple's newly released iPhone X such as 3D sensing are likely to become new standards for next-generation smartphones launched by Android-based...
Thursday 14 September 2017
Late shipping date for iPhone X suggests possible supply constraints
Apple has rolled out its much-anticipated next-generation iPhone devices, including iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, with a number of new features confirmed to expectations....
Thursday 14 September 2017
Taiwan market: Android phone vendors breathe a sigh of relief on iPhone X
Most Android-based smartphone vendors generally have breathed a sigh relief after Apple unveiled its iPhone X as they believe the impact of iPhone X on their sales in the Taiwan market...
Wednesday 13 September 2017
Apple introduces iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus
Apple has introduced its new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, featuring a new glass and aluminum design in three colors, Retina HD displays and A11 Bionic chip. Both devices will be available...
Wednesday 13 September 2017
Apple unveils iPhone X
Apple has announced iPhone X, its latest flagship smartphone in an all-glass design with a 5.8-inch Super Retina display, A11 Bionic chip, wireless charging and a rear camera with...
Friday 8 September 2017
TSMC August revenues increase 28%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced August consolidated revenues increased 28.4% sequentially to NT$91.92 billion (US$3.06 billion).