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Thursday 17 August 2023
MEMS sensor prices face downward pressure
The price competition on microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors is imminent, but Bosch will not be the first batch of players to lower prices, according to Greg Huang, regional...
Wednesday 16 August 2023
Android phone vendors expect new models to boost unit sales
Samsung Electronics, Xiaomi, Honor, and Oppo all have plans to release new Android smartphones in the second half of 2023, pinning their hopes on the possibility that the new models...
Friday 11 August 2023
Chinese analog IC suppliers still feeling the pinch of TI price cuts
China's suppliers of analog chips are still feeling the impact of Texas Instruments (TI) reducing prices for its products in the Chinese market, prompting them to cut into diverse...
Tuesday 8 August 2023
Handsets, tablets and wearables differ starkly in sales recovery momentum
Mobile phones, tablets, and wearable devices differ significantly in their shipment performance and recovery momentum in the Taiwan market. In particular, mobile phones sales are...
Tuesday 8 August 2023
DDI suppliers uncertain about 2H23 demand prospects
Display driver IC suppliers experienced a surge in short-lead-time orders in the second quarter, but it is uncertain whether this trend will continue into the second half of the year,...
Thursday 3 August 2023
Stable mobile phone inventories in channels expected to end SoC price war
With mobile phone stockpiles in channels stabilizing, the likelihood of a conclusion to the SoC price war has increased, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 26 July 2023
Hinge component cost reductions help drive foldable phone sales in 2H23
Foldable phone prices have gone down, as costs for hinge components continue to decrease, according to industry sources. As such, foldable phones are expected to lead growth in the...
Tuesday 18 July 2023
With weak mobile phone market and high inflation, Largan is not optimistic about 2023 despite securing major lens order
Currently, the main lens suppliers for Apple's iPhone are Taiwan's Largan and GSEO. Since Largan mainly supplies high-end lenses, its quarterly earnings call is widely considered...
Monday 17 July 2023
Wi-Fi 7 SoC makers set to embrace first wave of demand in 2H23
With end-market devices accelerating incorporating Wi-Fi 7 capability into their products, chipmakers including Broadcom, Qualcomm and MediaTek are optimistic that the first wave...
Tuesday 4 July 2023
Mobile phone amplifier IC expected to see activation increase in 3Q23
After experiencing a long inventory adjustment period, Taiwan-based Win Semiconductors, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Company (VPEC), and Advanced Wireless Semiconductor Company (AWSC)...
Friday 30 June 2023
Geely subsidiary Meizu shifts focus to mobile phone interconnection
At the ongoing MWC Shanghai 2023, Meizu showcased its mobile phone interconnection offering, including electric vehicles (EV) equipped with its self-developed Flyme Auto operating...
Tuesday 27 June 2023
Mobile phone manufacturers call for reduction of import duties in India
Since Narendra Modi took office as India's prime minister, India has built its mobile phone ecosystem by import tariff hikes. However, an India-based industry body called for rationalizing...
Monday 26 June 2023
Oppo chip design failure casts shade over Chinese brand firms' chip pursuit
Oppo's IC design team, Zeku, abruptly ceased operations, shocking the semiconductor industry. There are rumors that, with the exception of Oppo's top executives, the Zeku team did...
Wednesday 21 June 2023
Car and smartphone makers in China face dilemma with market crossover
When product autonomy is considered in the long run, it's not surprising to see carmakers and smartphone manufacturers in China vying to cross over into each other's market. However,...
Wednesday 21 June 2023
Sluggish demand in China prompts Qualcomm, MediaTek to cut wafer starts and prices
China's mobile phone sales during the 618 shopping festival were disappointing, prompting Qualcomm and MediaTek to reduce wafer starts at foundries and lower chip prices, according...