The 5G iPhone may be coming a few weeks later than usual because of COVID-19 impacts, but development for Apple Watch 6 reportedly has been going smoothly, with ASE Technology obtaining a major portion of the backend service orders for the new wearable devices. Pandemic-triggered stay-at-home needs are said to be decelerating, but Acer is confident that demand for Chromebooks will remain robust in the third quarter. LCD panel maker AUO, who saw its loss narrow in the second-quarter 2020, is also upbeat about its business in the third quarter.
ASE reportedly grabs major SiP orders for new Apple Watch: ASE Technology has obtained major backend orders for Apple Watch Series 6 slated for launch later this year, according to industry sources.
Acer to enjoy robust Chromebook sales in 3Q20: Despite a deceleration in demand from the work-from-home segment, Acer's notebook orders from the education segment, particularly those for Chromebooks, remain robust in the third quarter as educational procurements from North America, Europe, India, Indonesia and Japan are all rising rapidly, according to company chairman and CEO Jason Chen.
AUO gives positive outlook for 3Q20: AU Optronics (AUO) has given a positive outlook for third-quarter 2020, citing significant improvements in its business operations and order visibility as well as a recovery of global economic activities.