Global smartphone shipment forecast, 2025 and beyond
Global smartphone shipments will rise nearly 5% on year in 2024 and continue picking up around 4% yearly before 2030.
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AUO rises to top three in automotive displays following BHTC acquisition
Despite limited growth in the global automotive market during the first half of 2024, automakers continued rolling out new models, with the rising popularity of smart cockpits driving demand for larger in-car displays. More than half of all shipments now feature screens over 10 inches.
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ASML chief sees US pressure building for more China restrictions
ASML Holding NV CEO Christophe Fouquet expects pressure will grow from the US to further restrict sales of semiconductor technology to China, the biggest market for the Dutch producer of chipmaking machines.
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Another smartphone revolution after the iPhone? Vivo aims to reshape system experience with AI
At the 2024 vivo Developer Conference, Vivo unveiled a new AI strategy, introducing a new 3 billion parameter terminal large model called 3B. This model enables features like call summaries, document outlines, intent understanding, and local knowledge graphs to operate effectively on terminals.
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Samsung turns to the Japanese playbook: a look at how Sony and Hitachi engineered their turnarounds
Samsung Electronics has launched bold restructuring efforts to boost competitiveness, forming a business task force to enhance R&D and explore new business avenues, according to Businesskorea.
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Samsung’s crisis and solutions: Daeje Chin points to talent development, foundry
The “crisis theory” surrounding Samsung Electronics has recently garnered widespread attention across various sectors in South Korea. The predicament faced by the country’s largest conglomerate not only threatens the company itself but could also impact society, industry, employment, and tax revenues as a whole nation.
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Material suppliers ride TSMC’s 3Q24 momentum while cautious on non-AI sectors
TSMC’s financial report for the third quarter of 2024 has not only delivered impressive results, but its AI prospects have instilled high confidence in the market, subsequently boosting the operational outlook for semiconductor material distributors. However, opinions on non-AI sectors remain relatively mixed among industry players.
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HHTD24: LMFP, 4C fast charging unveiled; six major advancements showcased in battery technology
As a core component of electric vehicles (EVs), battery technology is crucial for enhancing performance and market competitiveness. During the 2024 Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD24), the company showcased its latest battery innovations, while DIGITIMES Research conducted in-depth interviews to explore six breakthrough advancements in battery technology.
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Chinese phone makers opt for MiniMax AI amid development challenges
Rising AI startup MiniMax has launched mobile-focused AI products, attracting major Chinese smartphone manufacturers including Oppo, Xiaomi, and Honor as clients for its foundational AI large models.
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Taiwan’s rise with problem-solving engineering capabilities: Q&A with Zettabyte chairman
Japan was once a global leader in semiconductors and consumer electronics but fell off the wayside during the 1990s. Taiwan in turn has emerged as a key partner in the AI, smartphone, PC, and future vehicle industries. Kenneth Tai, chairman of Zettabyte, noted that Acer’s founding was a turning point for Taiwan’s electronics industry, laying the groundwork for semiconductor growth.