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Friday 6 September 2013
Catcher, Simplo announce August results; Windows 8.1 to provide limited help attracting demand
Taiwan-based chassis maker Catcher has reported consolidated revenues of NT$3.23 billion (US$108.5 million) for August, down 5% on month, but up 19% on year, with combined consolidated...
Friday 6 September 2013
China market: Xiaomi unveils Xiaomi 3 smartphone and connected TV
China-based vendor Xiaomi Technology on September 5 unveiled Xiaomi 3 (third-generation) smartphone and 47-inch Xiaomi connected LCD TV in Beijing for launch in the China market in...
Friday 6 September 2013
Foxconn China plants continue hiring spree
Foxconn Electronics' (Hon Hai Precision Industry) China-based production sites in Shenzhen, Zhengzhou and Taiyuan have been hiring additional workers in order to meet customers' shipping...
Friday 6 September 2013
Why Apple should make a 2-in-1 notebook
As competition in the tablet segment continues to increase and as notebook vendors are either seeing stagnant or in some cases declining sales of notebooks, vendors such as Apple...
Friday 6 September 2013
Initial sales of new Samsung 10.1-inch tablet likely to be small
Initial sales of Samsung's new Galaxy Note 10.1 are estimated at only 400,000-600,000 units a month, according to industry sources. In addition, sales of Samsung's existing 10.1-inch...
Friday 6 September 2013
Asustek pushing new tablets to get away from the aura of Google
As Google is said to be considering replacing Asustek Computer as the manufacturer for future Nexus products and shipments of the Nexus 7 currently account for a large proportion...
Friday 6 September 2013
Acer likely to reduce number of ODM partners
Judging from the fewer requests for quotation (RFQ) sent by Acer, the company is likely to reduce the number of its ODM partners for 2014, according to industry sources.
Friday 6 September 2013
Digitimes Research: Microsoft aims to become mobile platform provider via Nokia acquisition
While Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's Devices and Services business indicates the software vendor aims to develop its own-brand mobile end-market devices, the move also demonstrates...
Thursday 5 September 2013
Taiwan makers take early lead in Ultra HD TV panel market, says IHS
Taiwan panel suppliers Innolux and AU Optronics (AUO) have taken a commanding lead in the nascent market for next-generation Ultra HD TV panels, with a combined 78% share of shipments...
Thursday 5 September 2013
High-end camera sales remain strong in western Europe, says GfK
The photo market in western Europe presents a fragmented picture: while segments under strong substitution pressure from smartphones are losing sales badly, high-value digital cameras...
Thursday 5 September 2013
Digitimes Research: Notebook brands and ODMs ramp up shipments in August
Notebook shipments of the world's top-five brands and top-three ODMs grew 22% and 11%, respectively, on month in August 2013, but performance of individual brands and ODMs varied...
Thursday 5 September 2013
IHS lists fast facts on Samsung, Qualcomm smartwatch announcements
Samsung Electronics and Qualcomm both unveiled their smartwatches on September 4, expanding into the wearable device market.
Wednesday 4 September 2013
Richtek, GMT see increasing orders from TV and flat panel sectors
Richtek Technology and Global Mixed-mode Technology (GMT) have seen a rebound in orders from TV and display clients recently, which could enhance their performance for the third quarter...
Wednesday 4 September 2013
Flextronics lands 90% of Xbox One orders, leaving Foxconn the rest
Singapore-based Flextronics has reportedly landed about 90% of Xbox One orders from Microsoft with Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) acquiring the remaining 10%, according...
Wednesday 4 September 2013
Tatung to further tackle home electronics segment in emerging markets, says chairman
Tatung is expected to further push its home electronics products and system technology in emerging markets such as Brazil, Turkey, India and various countries in southeast Asia over...