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Friday 14 September 2012
Commentary: Weakening competition allows Apple to play safe with iPhone 5
Apple has finally launched the much-anticipated iPhone 5 with upgraded hardware and software specifications as compared to its predecessor, but not delivering any breakthroughs in...
Friday 14 September 2012
Compal participates in development of Intel wireless power charging technology
At the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) taking place in San Francisco, Intel revealed details about its progress in the development of wireless power charging technology and its partners...
Friday 14 September 2012
Acer cancels joint press conference with Alibaba to unveil smartphone in Shanghai
Acer originally planned to hold a joint press conference with China-based Alibaba Group in Shanghai on September 13 to debut CloudMobile A800, a smartphone based on the Alibaba-developed...
Friday 14 September 2012
Intel says 14nm process ready for production by end of 2013
Intel has unveiled plans to transition to 14nm process technology for the manufacture of CPUs and SoCs at the end of 2013, and begin R&D for 10nm and below processes on schedule...
Friday 14 September 2012
Market observers hold mixed views on Sharp TV growth in 2H12
Market observers hold mixed views about Sharp's TV growth in the second half of 2012 due to decreases in the company's TV shipments during the first half as well as reduced targets...
Friday 14 September 2012
Fifth-generation iPod shipments to reach 5 million by year-end 2012
Apple's recently released fifth-generation iPod is expected to reach shipments of five million units by the end of 2012 due to the devices upgraded technology and larger screen size,...
Friday 14 September 2012
Taiwan makers begin to ship components for new 13-inch MacBook Pro and iMac models
Taiwan-based supply chain makers have begun to ship components for use in new 13-inch MacBook Pro and iMac models which are expected to be available for sale prior to the year-end...
Friday 14 September 2012
New Lenovo tablet PC uses MediaTek chip
MediaTek on September 13 announced that Lenovo has selected its Android mobile platform for the new LePad A2107, which is shipping to customers globally.
Thursday 13 September 2012
Acer strengthening ties with Elan to ensure touch controller IC supply, says paper
Acer will strengthen its ties with Elan Microelectronics in order to ensure steady supply of touchscreen controller ICs at a consistent quality for the production of its Windows 8-based...
Thursday 13 September 2012
Apple introduces iPhone 5
Apple has announced iPhone 5, the thinnest and lightest iPhone currently, completely redesigned to feature a 4-inch Retina display, an Apple-designed A6 chip, and ultrafast wireless...
Thursday 13 September 2012
Taiwan science parks see decreased 1H12 revenues
Taiwan's three government-run science parks, Hsinchu Science Park (HSP), Central Taiwan Science Park (CTSP) and Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP), generated total revenues of NT$908.8...
Thursday 13 September 2012
Sony announces NEX-6 camera; claims DSLR experience in pocket-sized package
With a brand new, sleek design and enhanced control capabilities, the new Sony NEX-6 camera packs all the imaging power, shooting responsiveness, handling and operability of a DSLR...
Wednesday 12 September 2012
Digitimes Research: Kindle Fire HD shipments expected to reach 5 million units in 2H12
Combined shipments of the 7-inch and 8.9-inch Amazon Kindle Fire HD are expected to reach five million units in the second half of 2012, according to Digitimes Research senior analyst...
Wednesday 12 September 2012
CMI runs at nearly full capacity to meet China TV demand
Taiwan-based TV panel makers have been reporting increased orders from China-based TV vendors to meet growing demand for the October 1 holidays in China, according to industry sour...
Wednesday 12 September 2012
China market: Acer to launch Aliyun-based smartphone, says report
Acer will launch CloudMobile A800, a high-end smartphone based on Aliyun OS, in the China market on September 14 at a recommended retail price of CNY2,999 (US$472), according to China-based...