Recent #smartphone news in the semiconductor industry

4 months ago

➀ The Light Phone III, a minimalist phone, is set to be delivered starting March 27, a few months behind schedule. It offers basic functions without apps to help users disconnect.

➁ The phone lacks an app store, social media, and web browser, focusing on essential features like calls, messaging, and navigation.

➂ It features a 3.92-inch AMOLED display, NFC, a 50MP rear camera, and an 8MP selfie camera. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor ensures performance.

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5 months ago

➀ The Q1 NAND market remains over-supplied, leading to sustained price declines and financial strain for suppliers.

➁ Supply and demand are expected to be closer to balance in Q2, driven by production cuts, inventory reductions, and growing demand from AI and DeepSeek applications.

➂ China's trade-in subsidy policies have stimulated smartphone sales and accelerated depletion of NAND Flash inventory.

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7 months ago
➀ Windows 11 on Arm runs on selected Android smartphones but experiences rapid heating and significant battery drain; ➁ Despite performance issues, it can perform certain tasks and run older games; ➂ The experience is facilitated by Windows on Arm development focused on Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, with limitations due to incomplete driver support.
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8 months ago
➀ TrendForce's latest report indicates a record high for the global top 10 foundry revenue in 3Q24; ➁ Despite the overall economic situation not improving significantly, new smartphone and PC/notebook launches, along with strong demand for AI server-related HPC, contributed to the revenue growth; ➂ The report highlights the impact of advanced processes and Chinese policies on the global market.
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8 months ago
➀ The WSTS reported a $166 billion semiconductor market revenue in Q3 2024, with the highest growth rate since 2021. Nvidia led the market with AI GPU strength. ➁ SK Hynix, Micron, and Kioxia reported double-digit revenue growth, while Renesas Electronics saw a decline. ➂ The outlook for Q4 2024 and 2025 is mixed, with AI driving growth but concerns over automotive market and memory market impact.
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9 months ago
➀ Huawei is set to launch the Mate 70 series with significant upgrades in chipset, battery, and camera; ➁ The phone is expected to be announced in November, ahead of Samsung's Galaxy S25; ➂ The Mate 70 series includes Mate 70, Mate 70 Pro, Mate 70 Pro+, and Mate 70 RS Unlimited Design, with the RS version featuring an octagonal camera island; ➃ The main camera is rumored to be a 50-megapixel variable aperture unit, and the phone will run on a new 5nm Kirin chipset with HarmonyOS Next.
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9 months ago
➀ TrendForce predicts a further 10%+ drop in NAND contract prices in Q4; ➁ PC client SSD contract prices will decline by 5–10% due to limited AI practical use cases; ➂ Q4 server OEM orders have declined due to delays in AI server deployments; ➃ Smartphone and notebook manufacturers are adopting inventory reduction strategies, with Q4 eMMC and UFS prices expected to drop 8-13%.
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10 months ago
➀ The Bigme Hibreak smartphone features an E-Ink display, providing a unique reading experience; ➁ The design is somewhat outdated with a leather-like back, but the camera is not a highlight due to the phone's primary use as an e-reader; ➂ The screen has a low refresh rate and resolution, which may not be ideal for tasks other than reading; ➃ Performance is adequate for basic use, with the phone not being a powerhouse but designed for e-reading; ➄ The price is competitive at $2299 HKD for the early bird offer; ➅ The phone also supports ChatGPT 4.0, with a dedicated app for interacting with the AI.
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