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Vivo Hits New High: Fourth Largest Smartphone Brand Worldwide in Q2 2024
Discover how Vivo soared to fourth place in global smartphone rankings for Q2 2024. Explore their shipment growth, market impact, and strategies for future expansion.
Electric Vehicles and their Semiconductor Carbon Footprint
Explore the crucial role of semiconductors in the electric vehicle (EV) revolution, uncovering both the opportunities and challenges in reducing emissions at the intersection of these technologies.
Google’s Pixel 9 Series: Driving Growth and Expanding Horizons
Discover how Google’s Pixel 9 series, with its advanced features and expanded market reach, is driving impressive growth and approaching profitability. Explore the latest innovations and strategic moves boosting Pixel's success in 2024.
Apple Exceeds Expectations: iPhone Shipments Surge in Q2 2024
Apple's iPhone shipments rose in Q2 2024, driven by discounts and growth in emerging markets. While facing challenges in China, Apple's shift to India and new AI advancements set the stage for future success. Explore the key trends and what's ahead.
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra’s 5G Radios: A Deep Dive into RF Components
Explore the advanced 5G radio design of Huawei’s Pura 70 Ultra in this detailed analysis. Discover how Huawei continues to innovate with entirely ‘made in China’ RF components and dual satellite communication technology.
The Chip Insider®– AI PC/Smartphone: Hype or Driver?
This blog explores whether AI will become a lasting feature or just a passing trend, as companies like Samsung launch AI-powered products to entice buyers into upgrading.
Microprocessor Report July 2024 Review
Intel dominated industry news with Lunar Lake's AI capabilities and efficiency gains, while Raptor Lake devices received a fix for physical degradation; the month also saw major AI tool announcements and RISC-V product launches.
Tablet Market Soars in Q2 2024: Apple, Samsung, and Lenovo Lead the Charge
The global tablet market surged 14% in Q2 2024, with Apple, Samsung, and Lenovo leading the growth. Discover key trends and market insights in our latest report.
Notebook PC Market Sees 4% Growth in Q2 2024 as AI PCs Emerge
Explore the 4% growth in the Q2 2024 notebook PC market, driven by strong commercial demand and the emergence of AI-powered PCs. Get detailed insights in our full report in the TechInsights Platform.
Comprehensive Analysis of Apple Watch Models: 2024 Q2 Insights
Explore Apple's Q2 2024 smartwatch market performance, focusing on shifting sales trends, revenue impacts, and the evolving role of cellular connectivity in the Apple Watch lineup.
TSMC vs. Fujitsu: A Brief Comparison of 22ULL Embedded ReRAM Technologies
STT-MRAM and ReRAM are leading the charge in the evolution of memory technology, with significant advancements being made in these areas. Both are increasingly used in automotive, IoT, and other high-growth applications, surpassing older memory technologies like FeRAM and PCRAM.
Qualcomm's New Mobile Chipset: Making 5G Affordable by Reducing BOM Costs
At MWC2024, Qualcomm announced a groundbreaking development: 5G smartphones priced at $99 and below. Since 5G's debut in 2019, high costs have hindered widespread adoption, with prices rarely falling below $200. The Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 aims to change that by offering cost-optimized technologies.
Smartphone Market Grows 8% in Q2 2024: Emerging Markets Lead Recovery
The global smartphone market grew 7.6% year-over-year in Q2 2024, reaching 289.6 million units. This marks the third consecutive quarter of recovery, driven by strong demand in emerging markets like Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.
The Chip Insider®– China's 3rd Plenum: What it means for the Chip War
China's 3rd Plenum reveals new economic policies and technology goals, impacting the ongoing Chip War. Discover how this meeting will influence China's semiconductor strategy and its bid for tech independence.
WELION's Semi-Solid-State Batteries: Transforming EVs and Small Power Products
NIO, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, recently tested its new semi-solid-state batteries during a 14-hour, 650-mile journey with CEO William Li driving the ET7 sedan. These batteries, developed by Chinese company WELION, boast a 150-kWh capacity, promising extended range and faster charging times.
Skymont Targets P-Core Parity
Intel’s Skymont CPU represents a significant evolution of the company’s efficiency cores from the origins of the Atom low-power core to something much closer in performance-per-clock to the company’s recent flagship performance cores.
Huawei Mate 60 Pro Mobile RF Architecture Proves They Can Compete with Top-Tier Smartphone OEMs
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