Apple is reportedly evaluating AI model compression technology from Silicon Valley startup PrismML as it seeks to run more capable AI models directly on iPhones, a move that could improve performance while reducing reliance on cloud computing.
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan Transportation Committee approved amendments to Article 36 of the Telecommunications Management Act in its first reading on July 13, significantly relaxing restrictions on foreign ownership and nationality requirements for satellite operators. The move is widely viewed as paving the way for SpaceX's Starlink to enter the Taiwanese market.
OnePlus, an Android brand that once cultivated a devoted following among enthusiasts, is reportedly preparing to cease operations in the US and Europe as early as this week, a withdrawal that reads less like an isolated stumble than a symptom of a smartphone market where soaring component costs are pricing value-focused vendors out.
MediaTek has widened the reach of its 5G modem chips beyond its own smartphone SoC platforms, pushing deeper into overseas sales in a move that marks another milestone after it first entered the Apple Watch supply chain in 2025. That same year, Google was reported to be testing MediaTek's 5G modem for its 2026 flagship Pixel 11, and supply-chain sources and technical specification documents have now confirmed the chipmaker's place in the device.
Reports have emerged that Apple may have managed to avoid 100% tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, partly by agreeing to partner with Intel to manufacture its chips. While Apple could benefit from expanding its chip suppliers, the episode also shows the power of Intel's government backing as the US seeks to reshore its semiconductor industry.
