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Apple A18: Incremental Upgrade with Strategic Focus
The Apple A18 and A18 Pro processors offer refined performance with minor improvements over the A17 Pro, highlighting Apple's focus on advancing AI capabilities and on-device intelligence.
Apple iPhone 16 Camera Control Button
Discover how the new Apple iPhone 16 Camera Control button impacts the placement of the mmWave antenna. Explore the trade-offs between enhanced photo features and 5G connectivity in our detailed analysis.
Huawei Mate XT: Unveiling the World's First Trifold, Triple-Screen Foldable Smartphone
Discover the Huawei Mate XT, the world's first trifold, triple-screen foldable smartphone with a 10.2-inch OLED display, advanced camera system, and cutting-edge features like satellite communication and fast charging.
Apple Watch is Turning 10: A Decade of Innovation and Evolution
Explore the evolution of the Apple Watch as it marks its 10th anniversary. Discover how Apple has maintained market dominance with innovative designs, consistent features, and cost management strategies through nine generations of smartwatches.
Apple iPhone 16 Series: Riding the AI Wave
Explore Apple’s iPhone 16 series with advanced A18 chipsets, larger displays, and new AI-driven features. Discover how the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max are set to outperform their predecessors in 2024.
Apple iPhone 16 Series Launch Signals Strong Growth in India but an Uphill Battle in China
Explore how Apple's iPhone 16 series launch is set to boost growth in India with strategic price cuts, while facing significant challenges in China due to local competition and regulatory issues. Discover the implications for Apple’s global strategy and market performance in 2024.
The Chip Insider®– GlobalFoundries’ GTC 2024
Discover GlobalFoundries' GTC 2024 and explore how 'essential' semiconductor technologies are driving innovation in design and process. Learn why size no longer matters and how this shift redefines industry progress beyond 'mature' nodes.
Ceva NPU Core Targets TinyML Workloads
Ceva’s NeuPro-Nano licensable neural processing unit (NPU) targets processors that run TinyML workloads, offering up to 200 billion operations per second (GOPS) for power-constrained edge IoT devices.
Apple Set to Surpass Samsung as the Largest Smartphone Maker in 2025 for the First Time
Apple is set to surpass Samsung as the world’s largest smartphone maker in 2025. Key factors include aggressive pricing strategies, the launch of the iPhone SE (2025), technological innovations, and favorable macroeconomic conditions. Discover how Apple’s comprehensive approach positions it for historic growth while competitors face their own challenges.
Why the iPhone 16 Series Launch Is Crucial for Apple
Discover why the iPhone 16 series launch is crucial for Apple as it aims to compete in the AI smartphone market and secure its place among top industry leaders.
Hyperscalers & Cloud Providers Shaping AI with Custom ASICs
Discover how hyperscalers and cloud providers like Google, Amazon, and Facebook are revolutionizing AI with custom-built AI accelerator ASICs. Learn how this trend is optimizing performance, cutting costs, and reshaping the tech industry.
Global Fitness Band Market Forecast 2012-2029
Explore the shifting dynamics of the global fitness band market, including rising ASPs, regional trends, and future growth prospects amid increasing competition.
Global Smartphone Shipments Slow to 4% YoY Growth
Explore the global smartphone market trends in July 2024, with slowing growth in shipments and sales, inventory insights, and top brands like Samsung and Apple leading the market.
Smartwatch Market Rebounds: 4% Growth in Q2 2024 After Six Quarters of Decline
Discover how the global smartwatch market returned to growth in Q2 2024 after six quarters of decline, driven by brands like Garmin, Huawei, and Google.
Navigating the Future of Semiconductor Sustainability
Discover how the semiconductor industry is navigating sustainability challenges and opportunities, from advanced packaging to automotive electronics, chip manufacturing, and artificial intelligence.
The Looming Shadow of AI on Semiconductor Sustainability
Explore the environmental impact of AI on semiconductor sustainability in our latest blog, the second in a five-part series.
Huawei Mate 60 Pro Mobile RF Architecture Proves They Can Compete with Top-Tier Smartphone OEMs
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