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Thursday 6 February 2025
Qualcomm projects flat smartphone market growth despite strong 1Q25 results
Although Qualcomm delivers better-than-expected financial performance across its business, the company expects flat smartphone growth in 2025, impacting its licensing business in...
Thursday 6 February 2025
Premiumization drives Qualcomm's 1Q25 growth amid flat mobile market, cites TSMC price hikes and DeepSeek's impact
During an earnings call on February 6, 2025, Qualcomm's senior executives highlighted the company's success in premium market segments despite overall smartphone market stagnation...
Thursday 6 February 2025
China mulls antitrust probe into Apple's App Store fees and policies
China's antitrust watchdog is evaluating a possible investigation into Apple's App Store policies and developer fees, a move that could heighten tensions between Beijing and Washington...
Thursday 6 February 2025
NCC report: YouTube dominates, while OTT TV grows amid shifting viewer habits in Taiwan
The National Communications Commission (NCC) has released a comprehensive 2024 communications market report, executed by the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research. The report reveals...
Thursday 6 February 2025
Samsung's smartphone development faces challenges amid looming US tariff
US President Donald Trump's pledge to impose broad tariffs with a focus on US interests could potentially impact Samsung Electronics' market position. While Apple might receive exemptions...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Microsoft veteran sees DeepSeek as natural evolution in AI landscape
Former Microsoft Windows Division president Steven Sinofsky, who played a crucial role in developing Windows 7 and Windows 8, has shared his analysis of the AI industry's current...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
The future of smart wearables: interview with Enovix CEO
DIGITIMES analyst Brandon Fang recently observed a significant surge in AI glasses manufacturers at CES 2025. With product displays expanding dramatically, more than 100 models are...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Server ODM clients prep production shifts amid policy uncertainty
While US President Donald Trump's recent suspension of tariffs on Canada and Mexico aligns with his characteristic unpredictability, it has heightened concerns about future trade...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Google Cloud revenue slows amid intensifying AI competition
Alphabet's most recent earnings report indicates that its cloud business is beginning to show signs of slowing amidst growing competition in the AI sector. Nevertheless, the company...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Samsung optimistic for 2025 with launch of Galaxy S25
Samsung Electronics (Samsung) has made pre-ordering for the Galaxy S25 series available in Taiwan. According to Jacob Chen, president of Samsung Taiwan's Mobile Communications Division,...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Samsung bets on Galaxy S25 launch after weak mobile earnings
Samsung Electronics reported disappointing fourth-quarter 2024 results for its Mobile Experience (MX) and Network (NW) divisions, as new product sales failed to meet expectations...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
TikTok to invest US$3.8 billion in Thai data center
ByteDance's TikTok plans to invest THB126.8 billion (US$3.76 billion) in a Thai data hosting service, marking a major expansion in Southeast Asia. Thailand is emerging as a digital...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
HTC's US$250 million XR deal with Google raises industry concerns
HTC has agreed to transfer its XR development team to Google for US$250 million, including non-exclusive licensing of its XR patents. This strategic move has sparked varied reactions...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
DIGITIMES exclusive: Samsung Taiwan confirms participation in Computex; first time in 13 years
With the advent of the artificial intelligence (AI) era, Taiwan's industrial ecosystem has become increasingly significant. Samsung Electronics (Samsung), which previously prioritized...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Pegatron cuts shareholding of Indian iPhone plant to 40%
Pegatron has disclosed that it has reduced its holding in an Indian subsidiary to 40%, confirming reports saying India's Tata Electronics has acquired a 60% stake in the Taiwanese...