➀ TSMC's Arizona factory has secured contracts to produce Apple's S9 SiP for the Apple Watch and AMD's Ryzen 9000 series processors. Both products are now in production. The facility is operating at 10,000 units per month, with plans to increase capacity despite tooling bottlenecks. ➁ TSMC Arizona is also manufacturing AMD's new Ryzen 9000 series 'Granite Ridge' desktop Zen 5-based processors. ➂ The TSMC Board is scheduled to meet in Arizona in February.
Recent #Apple Watch news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Best Buy is currently holding an 'Apple Sales Event' with significant discounts on various Apple products.
➁ The 11-inch iPad Pro (4th Generation) is on sale for $999 at Best Buy, saving $900.
➂ The Apple Watch Series 10 is available for $299 at Best Buy, saving $100.
➀ Apple has agreed to a $20 million settlement over a class action lawsuit related to battery malfunctions on some Apple watches; ➁ The lawsuit involves issues with certain Apple wristwatches like the first generation, Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3, and is related to battery swell; ➂ The settlement is open to all U.S. residents who owned or reported battery swelling issues with the affected watches.
➀ Samsung is making significant progress in developing a non-invasive continuous glucose monitor; ➁ The technology is expected to be a game-changer for diabetes monitoring; ➂ Samsung's executive hints at a non-invasive optically-based continuous glucose monitor for the Galaxy Watch.
➀ Belkin has issued a recall for its BoostCharge Pro wireless charger for Apple Watch due to a fire hazard caused by a manufacturing defect; ➁ Users are advised to stop using the charger immediately and to disconnect it from any power source; ➂ Belkin is offering full refunds as part of the recall, requiring a form, proof of purchase, and product photo.
➀ Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS) is 13% off for $349; ➁ 2022 MacBook Air with M2 chip is 25% off for $749; ➂ Apple AirPods Pro 2 are 24% off for $189.
➀ The new Apple Watch factory of Nghe An Luxshare in Vietnam has started production and shipment, with products already sold to the Chinese market in 2024.
➁ Luxshare Precision Group expanded the second phase of investment in Nghe An Luxshare, tripling the scale compared to the first phase.
➂ The project is expected to provide 22,000 jobs and has a designed annual production capacity of 108.8 million pieces, including Apple Apple Watch.
1. Ming-Chi Kuo predicts the release of Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch SE 3 next year; 2. The new models may adopt features from the Apple Watch Series 10, such as the Wide Angle OLED screen and Sleep Apnea detection; 3. The Ultra 3 and SE 3 are expected to be upgraded versions of the current models.
1. LG is seeking compensation from Apple after the cancellation of the Apple Watch Ultra's MicroLED display project; 2. LG had invested heavily in preparation and acquired 14 U.S patents for the MicroLED display; 3. The cancellation has affected various partners and incurred significant costs for LG, including specialized technical experts and equipment relocation.
1. tinyPod introduces a case for Apple Watch that adds an iconic iPod click wheel; 2. The case allows scrolling through watchOS without touching the screen and supports magnetic charging; 3. tinyPod and tinyPod lite are available for purchase now, retailing at $79.99 and $29.99 respectively.