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Apple Planning Pre-April Release for Brand New iPhone SE 4 and iPad 11, Says Gurman
January 8, 2025 – Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has recently responded to rumors suggesting that Apple’s new iPhone SE 4 and iPad 11 will be released in April alongside iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3. Gurman confirmed that the next-generation iPhone SE and new iPad are indeed in development based on iOS 18.3. However, he clarified that…
Samsung Electronics Q4 2024 Operating Profit Misses Market Expectations Despite 130.5% Growth
January 8, 2025 – Samsung Electronics has recently released its provisional performance results for the fourth quarter of 2024, revealing a 130.5% year-on-year increase in operating profit to 6.50 trillion Korean won, although this figure fell short of market expectations of 8.96 trillion won. When Samsung announced its third-quarter results last year, industry analysts had…
Microsoft Rumored to Be Planning Layoffs, Spokesperson Highlights Focus on High-Performing Talent
January 8, 2025 – According to a report by Business Insider today, insiders have revealed that Microsoft is planning layoffs in the near future, with a focus on conducting stricter reviews of poorly performing employees as part of the restructuring process. A Microsoft spokesperson has confirmed the layoffs, although they declined to disclose the exact…
Apple’s AirTag Factory on Batam Island: A $1 Billion Investment Approved by Indonesia
January 8, 2025 – According to Indonesian media reports, Rosal Roeslani, the Indonesian Minister of Investment and Downstream Industries, has given his approval for Apple’s plan to invest approximately $1 billion in the construction of an AirTag factory on Batam Island. Following a meeting with Nick Amman, Apple’s Vice President of Global Policy, in Jakarta,…
Apple Offers Refurbished iPhone 15 Series in Europe with 15% Discount
January 8, 2025 – Apple has begun selling officially refurbished iPhone 15 series phones in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain this week, marking the first time since the launch of the series in 2023 that Apple is offering these devices at a discounted price. Currently, the refurbished iPhone 15 models are being offered with a…
Targus Unveils Powerful Thunderbolt 5 Dock with 8K Triple-Screen Support and 140W Fast Charging at CES
January 7, 2025 – At the CES 2025, accessory manufacturer Targus unveiled its latest DOCK230 Thunderbolt 5 docking station, offering an unprecedented capability to connect up to three 8K monitors and deliver blazing-fast speeds of up to 120 Gbps. Additionally, it supports a 140W Extended Power Range (EPR). According to the press release, this docking…
Intel’s Lunar Lake Hits Major Milestone with Over 1.5 Million Processors Shipped
January 7, 2025 – At the Intel CES 2025 keynote, Interim Co-CEO of Intel, Michelle Johnston, revealed that shipments of the Lunar Lake processor have surpassed 1.5 million units. According to Johnston, “Lunar Lake stands as Intel’s most energy-efficient processor ever.” The Intel Ultra 200V “Lunar Lake” processor, launched in September of last year, boasts…
Boosting ‘Make in India’: Government to Offer ₹230 Billion for Electronic Component Manufacturers
January 7, 2025 – The Indian government is contemplating the introduction of new subsidy policies to bolster electronic component manufacturers, according to a report by Bloomberg today. Additionally, plans are underway to reduce import tariffs, aiming to foster the growth of local manufacturing, particularly targeting smartphone manufacturers like Apple. Insiders revealed that the Ministry of…
Microsoft Hits Pause on OpenAI Wisconsin Data Center Construction for Technical Review
January 7, 2025 – Microsoft has halted partial construction work at its $3.3 billion data center campus in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, which was intended for use by OpenAI. The company, which had previously been granted permission to develop up to 1,000 acres of land in the village, stated that while it is fully committed to…
Apple Chip Evolution: 19x Transistor Increase, 2.6x Wafer Cost Surge from A7 to A18 Pro
January 6, 2025 – Apple’s A-series smartphone processors have undergone remarkable technological evolution in recent years. Starting from the A7 chip, which utilized a 28-nanometer process in 2013, to the cutting-edge A18 Pro chip with a 3-nanometer process in 2024, Apple has achieved significant progress in core count, transistor density, and functional features. However, this…