Mobile
New iPhone SE Expected to See Slight Price Increase, Staying Affordable at < $499
May 21, 2024 – Apple is anticipated to unveil a new iteration of its popular iPhone SE series in the coming year, promising a “significant upgrade” from its current model. The budget-friendly pricing, which has long been a key selling point for the SE line, is expected to undergo a slight adjustment for the upcoming…
Apple Locks in TSMC’s Entire Initial 2nm Chip Capacity, Signaling Major Push in Semiconductor Tech
May 21, 2024 – Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Williams, made a surprise visit to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) yesterday, triggering speculation that the two tech giants have held a secretive meeting and reached an agreement for Apple to secure the entire initial 2nm production capacity from TSMC. TSMC has long been the exclusive…
Apple Gearing Up for iPhone 16 Production Next Month: Report
May 17, 2024 – According to a new report released today by analyst Ross Young, Apple is expected to commence production of display panels for the iPhone 16 series in June. This aligns with the production schedule followed for the previous iPhone 15, indicating that the iPhone 16 will continue to adhere to Apple’s longstanding…
Samsung Tops Apple in Smartphone Shipments: 3 Billion Units Sold in 10 Years
May 17, 2024 – Over the past decade from 2014 to 2024, Samsung has emerged as the clear leader in smartphone shipments, with nearly 3 billion units shipped, according to data from the investment analysis platform AltIndex, which is based on figures released by IDC. This impressive tally puts Samsung ahead of Apple by a…
Apple Shifts to Cloud-Based AI Processing with High-End Chips
May 10, 2024 – According to a recent report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is now deploying its high-end chips, such as the M-series, in cloud computing servers designed to tackle intricate AI tasks. Meanwhile, more straightforward AI-related functions will be handled locally on iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The first wave of AI server chips…
Apple Unveils iPad Pro 2024 with Groundbreaking M4 Chip
May 10, 2024 – Apple has unveiled the iPad Pro 2024, which debuts with the all-new Apple M4 chip. According to Geekbench 6 benchmarks, this chip achieves a remarkable score of 3767 in single-core tests and 14677 in multi-core evaluations. Recently, the M4’s GPU performance has also surfaced on Geekbench 6, showing an impressive score…
Google Set to Boost Video Stability in Android 15 for Enhanced Social Media Experience
May 09, 2024 – According to recent reports, Google is planning to bolster the Android 15 system, focusing on enhancing video stability in social media and other applications to match the level of the native camera app. Starting from Android 14, the system’s built-in Camera2 Extensions API has supported five extensions, briefly described below: Auto:…
Apple Unveils iPad Pro with Groundbreaking M4 Chip: Benchmark Scores Impress
May 09, 2024 – Apple has recently unveiled its latest iPad Pro, which debuts the powerful M4 chip globally. This new device has already made its appearance on the Geekbench database, showcasing impressive benchmark scores. According to Geekbench listings, the iPad Pro with the M4 chip achieved a single-core score of 3767 and a multi-core…
Apple’s Promotional Activities Boost iPhone Shipments in China by 12%
May 09, 2024 – Following Apple’s promotional activities in the Greater China region, statistics from foreign media indicate that iPhone shipments in China increased by approximately 12% in March. This significant growth contrasts sharply with the 37% decline in iPhone sales during the first two months of 2024, suggesting that Apple’s strategies to stem the…
Samsung Hits Milestone with Successful Tape-Out of 3nm Chip
May 08, 2024 – Samsung has recently announced the successful tape-out of its 3nm chip, marking a significant milestone in its readiness for large-scale chip production. The company has collaborated with Synopsys to fine-tune the entire chip manufacturing process, aiming to maximize the chip yield. This partnership has resulted in the optimization of the production…