Supply Constraints Foil Apple and Samsung’s 5G Baseband Negotiations
October 09, 2023 – Apple Inc. has been tirelessly pursuing the development of its own 5G modem for several years. The company even went as far as to spend $1 billion to acquire Intel’s related business, but success has continued to elude them. Faced with limited options, Apple extended its partnership with Qualcomm for an…
South Korea’s Semiconductor Exports Surge in September, But Year-on-Year Decline Persists
October 08, 2023 – According to reports from foreign sources, South Korea’s semiconductor exports continued to rise month-on-month in September, following a 15% increase in August. However, the downward trend in year-on-year comparisons has yet to be reversed. Citing data from the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, foreign media reported that South…
Galaxy S24 Lineup Unveiled: Exynos 2400 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Inside
October 08, 2023 – Samsung is gearing up to unveil its next generation of premium smartphones early next year, with the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. Some of the specifications for these new devices have already surfaced. According to widespread reports, Samsung is set to use two different processors in this lineup…
PayPay’s Remarkable Journey: From Startup to 60 Million Users in 5 Years
October 08, 2023 – PayPay, the payment app, has become one of the success stories of SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son in Japan, with its user base growing from zero to over 60 million people in just five years. According to the company’s co-chief operating officer, the app is now seeking to maintain double-digit growth…
BYD Unveils Cutting-Edge Electric Buses at Busworld Brussels 2023
October 08, 2023 – BYD Unveils Innovative Electric Buses at Busworld Brussels 2023 Today marks the opening of the Busworld Brussels 2023, and BYD has taken the opportunity to showcase two groundbreaking electric vehicles to the world. The first is the B12, a 12-meter pure electric bus featuring a brand-new blade battery chassis. The second…
Tesla’s OTA Update Elevates Camera Quality for HW3-Equipped EVs
October 08, 2023 – Tesla Enhances Camera Quality for HW3-Equipped Electric Vehicles with OTA Update Tesla has made significant improvements to the camera quality on its existing electric vehicles equipped with HW3 hardware through an Over-The-Air (OTA) software update. According to reports, the latest 2023.32 Tesla software update has brought substantial enhancements to the image…
Intel’s Lunar Lake Processor Shines with Outstanding Power Efficiency on SiSoftware Debut
October 07, 2023 – Lunar Lake: Intel’s Quiet Powerhouse Emerges In the ever-evolving landscape of Intel processors, Lunar Lake has maintained a rather discreet presence compared to its counterparts, Meteor Lake and Raptor Lake Refresh. Back in May of this year, we saw SiSoftware test leaks for Meteor Lake, but now, benchmark results for Intel’s…
Microsoft’s Breakthrough: Unveiling Athena, Their First AI Chip
October 7, 2023 – In a significant development, Microsoft is gearing up to unveil its first-ever AI-focused chip at its annual developer conference scheduled for next month. This initiative marks the culmination of years of effort and could potentially reduce Microsoft’s reliance on NVIDIA’s AI chips, which have been in high demand due to the…
Microsoft Nears Completion of $68.7 Billion Blizzard Acquisition
October 07, 2023 – In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft is on the verge of completing its acquisition of Blizzard for a staggering $68.7 billion. This monumental deal, which has been in the works for a grueling 20 months, is expected to finalize on October 13, 2023, pending the stance of the UK Competition…
Samsung’s Mobile Experience Chief Explores Offering More Than 5 Years of Security Updates
October 07, 2023 – In an era where smartphone security and longevity are becoming increasingly vital, tech giants Samsung and Google are stepping up their game to offer extended support and updates to their devices. During this year’s Samsung Developer Conference, Sammobile had the opportunity to sit down with the Chief Engineer of Samsung’s Mobile…