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Tuesday 24 June 2014
Google expected to partner with HTC to launch dual-brand 8.9-inch tablet
Google is likely to announce a partnership with HTC to launch the third-generation Nexus, an 8.9-inch tablet, under Google/HTC dual-brand sale at Google I/O 2014, according to Taiwan-based...
Tuesday 24 June 2014
Digitimes Research: MediaTek open platform to attract more wearable device vendors
MediaTek's open LinkIt platform developed for wearable devices may offer opportunities for hardware developers to come out with wearable devices with killer applications rather than...
Tuesday 24 June 2014
Compal Electronics cooperates with Chang Gung University to develop smart garments
Compal Electronics on June 24 announced that it has cooperated with Chang Gung University to set up a healthcare R&D center specifically to develop smart garments and healthcare...
Tuesday 24 June 2014
Increased TV and notebook panel pricing to improve profits for Taiwan makers in 3Q14, says report
Increased pricing for large-size panels throughout June into the third quarter is expected to bring increased profits for Taiwan-based panel makers Innolux and AU Optronics (AUO),...
Tuesday 24 June 2014
Panasonic in talks with LG to purchase OLED TV panels, says report
Panasonic is reportedly in talks with LG Display about purchasing OLED TV panels sized 55-inch and above, according to a Chinese-language Sina News Taiwan report.
Tuesday 24 June 2014
Taiwan retail chain offers old iPad trade-in program
Taiwan's retail chain Tsann Kuen is cooperating with Apple to let customers trade in their old iPads for iPad Airs at discounted prices.
Tuesday 24 June 2014
ECS sees dramatic profit growth in 2013
Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) has announced consolidated revenues of NT$63.44 billion (US$2.12 billion) for 2013, down 5% on year, but its net profits grew 910% on year to reach...
Monday 23 June 2014
Apple to mass produce 12-inch MacBook Air in 3Q14
Apple's new 12-inch MacBook Air will enter mass production in the third quarter, filling the gap between the 11- and 13-inch MacBook Airs as well as enhancing Apple's leadership in...
Monday 23 June 2014
TV supply chains expect to see increased orders in 3Q14
TV supply chains expect to see increased orders in the third quarter of 2014 due to expected demand in the China and North America markets, according to industry sources.
Monday 23 June 2014
Wearable device shipments to surge in 3Q14
Wearable device shipments are expected to surge in the third quarter as most vendors have decided to launch devices during the quarter. Vendors which originally planned to release...
Monday 23 June 2014
Digitimes Research: 7-inch tablet prices to continue dropping
In the US tablet market, the lowest price point for a 7-inch brand tablet dropped to US$79 in June, according to Digitimes Research. With 7-inch tablet specifications gradually converging...
Monday 23 June 2014
GLT expects steady light guide plate demand for TV applications during 3Q14
Light guide plate maker Global Lighting Technologies (GLT) is reportedly increasing production capacity in anticipation of shipment growth for products used in LED TV, IT and keyboard...
Monday 23 June 2014
Tablet hardware sales from branded OEMs likely to top US$85 billion in 2014, says ABI Research
According to market intelligence firm ABI Research, the first quarter of 2014 was nothing to brag about for most tablet vendors, experiencing a 30% unit decline, though the market...
Monday 23 June 2014
Compal Electronics expects non-notebook revenue proportion to rise to 30% in 2H14, says president
Compal Electronics expects the proportion of consolidated revenues from product lines other than notebooks to increase from 20-21% in the first half of 2014 to 30% in the second,...
Friday 20 June 2014
Taiwan market: TWM launches own-brand smartphone and 4G tablet
Taiwan Mobile (TWM) has unveiled the Amazing A8 Android 4.4.2 3G smartphone and Amazing P6 Android 4.4.2 4G tablet for launch in the Taiwan market in late June.