Apple CEO Tim Cook has been hinting at Apple’s work on augmented reality (AR) in an interview with media, telling fans to “stay tuned” and see what they have to offer. Something is already in the making, is it? Then observations from suppliers of Apple’s suppliers may have some value for people to listen to.

PHE Power Solutions has cooperated with US-based Fluence to set up energy storage systems in Taiwan, while PV power-generating station investor and operator HD Renewable Energy is doing so by establishing a subsidiary, Star Renewable Energy, according to the companies.

IGSS, an applicant for the US$10 billion semiconductor incentive scheme, is looking to set up its fab in southern India. Renesas, eyeing opportunities in India, has expanded its relationship with Tata Group.

Despite chip demand for consumer electronics showing no signs of recovery, vendors of quite a few chip segments such as server ICs, automotive chips, high-speed transmission ICs, and networking chips will still be able to experience robust shipments in the third quarter, traditionally a peak season, according to sources from IC design houses.