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Monday 18 March 2013
Second-generation Nexus 7 to use Qualcomm processor
Google's and Asustek Computer's co-branded second-generation Nexus 7 tablet reportedly has adopted a solution from Qualcomm instead of Nvidia, which was the processor supplier of...
Friday 15 March 2013
Google executive reshuffle may affect relationship with handset brands, say sources
Google's Android chief, Andy Rubin, has stepped down from his current post. If Rubin is assigned to strengthen in-house handset products, it may affect Google's relationship with...
Friday 15 March 2013
A Google OS would struggle to compete with Windows for 1-2 years, say Taiwan notebook platers
While Google is likely to integrate Chrome OS with Android, such a Google OS would struggle to compete with Windows in the global notebook market at least for one to two years, according...
Thursday 7 March 2013
Himax reportedly lands LCoS solution orders for Google Glass
Himax Technologies reportedly has landed orders for LCoS (liquid crystal on silicon) solutions from Google for its Google Glass devices, and shipments of LCoS solutions are expected...
Friday 22 February 2013
Google announces a high resolution touchscreen Chromebook
Google has announced its latest notebook product, the Chromebook Pixel, featuring a display with a density of 239ppi and touchscreen functions, and an anodized aluminum alloy chass...
Thursday 21 February 2013
Commentary: Google partnerships lifting Taiwan IC design industry
While the overall prospects of the global technology industry for 2013 still look uncertain, promising first-quarter outlooks for a number of Taiwan-based first-tier IC design houses...
Monday 18 February 2013
Android, iOS combine for 91.1% of worldwide smartphone OS market in 4Q12, says IDC
Android and iOS, the number one and number two ranked smartphone operating systems (OS) worldwide, combined for 91.1% of all smartphone shipments during the fourth quarter of 2012,...
Monday 28 January 2013
Google to cooperate with Asustek for second-generation Nexus 7
Google is set to announce its second-generation Nexus 7 tablet in May with the cooperation of Asustek Computer. The combined shipments of the company's first- and second-generation...
Thursday 17 January 2013
Google happy to see Acer, Asustek launch inexpensive tablets to hike Android penetration, say Taiwan makers
As Acer and Asustek Computer will soon launch 7-inch tablets for sale at about US$149, Google, although having cooperated with Asustek to develop the Nexus 7, is not worried about...
Tuesday 15 January 2013
Global tablet shipments to top 170-180 million units in 2013
Global sales of tablets are expected to top 170-180 million in 2013 with 7-inch models likely to enjoy higher growth momentum, according to industry sources, citing data released...
Wednesday 9 January 2013
More brands launching devices supporting latest Google TV but Samsung yet to follow
While more hardware brands including Asustek Computer, Hisense, TCL and Netgear have rolled out LCD TVs or STBs supporting the latest Google TV platform, Samsung Electronics has not...
Thursday 3 January 2013
Google data center in Taiwan may begin operations in 2H13
Google's three data centers in Asia are said to begin operations in 2013 starting with the data center in Singapore. However, Google Taiwan noted that there has been no notice about...
Wednesday 2 January 2013
ODMs reportedly to receive storage product orders from Facebook
Facebook reportedly plans to outsource new storage product orders to Taiwan-based ODMs with both Quanta Computer and Wistron having a chance to land the orders, according to sources...
Monday 24 December 2012
Acer, Asustek to start up low price tablet competition
After Acer reportedly plans to release a 7-inch tablet model with a price of US$99 in the first quarter of 2013, Asustek Computer is also set launch a 7-inch tablet with a price of...
Monday 17 December 2012
Motorola likely to bid farewell to Taiwan handset ODMs after Google sells plants to Flextronics
The partnerships between Motorola Mobility and Taiwan-based handset ODMs such as Foxconn International Holdings (FIH) will begin to fade away, as Google, the parent company of Motorola,...
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Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research