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Apr 21, 11:08

1.6T optical transceivers enter volume shipments, set three-year growth cycle

The buildout of AI data centers is pushing optical interconnects into a new upgrade cycle, with 1.6T optical transceivers set to enter large-scale shipments in 2026, marking a turning point for the industry.

BOE loses momentum as Samsung Display supplies nearly 60% of iPhone panels

Apr 21, 14:16

Vivo boosts high-end lineup in Taiwan, aiming for 40% sales growth with new X300 series phones

Apr 21, 06:59

Memory and raw materials' increased prices weigh on smartphone panels in 2Q26

Apr 20

India's smartphone shipments fall 3% amid cost pressures and weak demand

Apr 20

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MOBILE COMPONENTSExclusive: Sunny Optical eyes FAU, sees 9% smartphone market drop in 2026

Apr 20

As the second quarter of 2026 unfolds, many smartphone and component makers entered the year bracing for pressure on the mobile market. Sunny Optical internally forecasts a 9% decline in the global smartphone market for 2026, with mid- to low-end phones pausing camera upgrades and high-end components undergoing a clear replacement trend.

WIRELESS NETWORKINGTaiwan's Homeplus turns to free streaming to tap FAST TV growth as OTT market saturates

Apr 20

Taiwan's leading cable TV operator, Homeplus Digital, has entered the free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST TV) market through its subsidiary Global Digital Media with the launch of the "Waqu TV" platform, aiming to capture growing demand for no-subscription viewing as the island's paid over-the-top (OTT) sector nears saturation.

MOBILE COMPONENTSWeekly news roundup: Samsung launches voluntary retirement; Qualcomm moves into custom DRAM with CXMT

Apr 20

Below are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of April 13-19, 2026:

MOBILE DEVICESLargan eyes FAU opportunity as smartphone downgrades loom

Apr 19

Optical lens giant Largan held its first quarter of 2026 earnings call on April 16, hosted by chairman En-Ping Lin. The company posted 7% year-on-year revenue growth — but headwinds are building as smartphone makers look to downgrade specifications.

TELECOM SERVICE, INFRASTRUCTURETaiwan networking firms post strong 1Q26 results on data center, Wi-Fi 7 demand

Apr 19

Taiwan's networking equipment makers reported stronger-than-seasonal performance in the first quarter of 2026, supported by demand from AI data centers and upgrades to Wi-Fi 7. Accton Technology, Sercomm and WNC each posted record revenue for the period. However, rising memory prices are beginning to pressure cost structures across the sector.

MOBILE DEVICESMemory price surge hits Xiaomi shipments, forces strategy shift

Apr 18

Rising memory prices are reshaping the global smartphone market. The shift is triggering a broad slowdown and accelerating structural shifts across China's handset industry. Data from Omdia and IDC point to weakening shipments in the first quarter of 2026, with cost pressure and product strategy adjustments weighing heavily on Chinese brands, particularly Xiaomi.

WIRELESS NETWORKINGVLSI TSA 2026 explores quantum architecture and AI healthcare innovations

Apr 18

The 2026 International Symposium on VLSI Technology, Systems and Applications (VLSI TSA) kicked off on April 14, gathering over 800 semiconductor professionals worldwide. The conference focused on next-generation core areas including GenAI inference acceleration, wafer-level computing, and terahertz wireless communication, while also delving into quantum computer system architectures and extending the reach of semiconductors to AI-driven cardiac analysis and other smart healthcare applications.

MOBILE COMPONENTSEMS Watch: Lens Technology's earnings shock highlights strain across Apple supply chain

Apr 17

China's consumer electronics supply chain is facing mounting pressure, as Lens Technology posted a sharp earnings downturn that triggered a market sell-off and raised broader concerns about industry demand and cost dynamics.

MOBILE DEVICESChina smartphone market shifts to premium, Huawei and Apple lead in 1Q26

Apr 16

China's smartphone market contracted in the first quarter of 2026, but stronger-than-expected demand for premium devices from Huawei and Apple helped cushion the decline and reshape industry priorities.

WIRELESS NETWORKINGKbro enters 10G era with NT$10 billion investment, advocates heterogeneous network backup to replace price wars

Apr 16

Taiwan's Kbro Broadband on April 15 unveiled its next-generation 10G broadband service, backed by a planned NT$10 billion (approx. US$316.45 million) investment to upgrade network infrastructure nationwide, marking a decisive step into the 10G era and a strategic push to reposition cable networks at the core of Taiwan's digital resilience.

MOBILE DEVICESRising component costs could shrink smartphone shipments by over 10% in 2026

Apr 16

Rising upstream component costs and higher new-phone prices are expected to slow global smartphone shipments in 2026, fueling stronger demand for used devices internationally and prompting companies to bolster secondhand operations; at the same time, uncertainty from the US‑Iran conflict threatens shipping routes and could disrupt supply flows through Dubai.

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Exclusive: Taiwan firms play key roles in OneWeb's expanding satellite ecosystem

As low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite networks move from development into full commercial deployment, major operators are racing to expand and secure their global supply chains. Among them, Eutelsat OneWeb is deepening its footprint in Taiwan, now treating the island as an essential pillar of its worldwide ecosystem.

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