Apple’s Four-Pronged Strategy to Weather Tariff Storm: Supplier Pressure, Cost Absorption, and More

April 8, 2025 – Apple Inc. is reportedly preparing a multifaceted strategy to counteract the financial impact of impending tariffs on its products, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The company’s global manufacturing footprint faces fresh challenges as new tariffs threaten operations not only in China but also in countries where it has diversified production, including…

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TikTok and Amazon Collaborate for In-App Shopping Experience

August 09, 2024 – TikTok has announced a collaboration with Amazon, enabling users to purchase products from Amazon without leaving the short video app. This integration promises a seamless shopping experience for TikTok users. Under this new partnership, users will encounter Amazon product recommendations within the “For You” feed. With a “one-time, secure, fast, and…

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IDC Reports: Global Smartphone Shipments Reach 285.4 Million Units in Second Quarter, with Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi, vivo, and OPPO Leading the Pack

July 15, 2024 – The International Data Corporation (IDC) has unveiled its latest quarterly report on global smartphone shipments, revealing a robust 6.5% year-on-year growth for the second quarter of 2024, totaling 285.4 million units. This marks the fourth consecutive quarter of shipment increases, fueling optimism for the year’s anticipated recovery, albeit with lingering market…

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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Chip Now Fully Produced by TSMC as Samsung Faces Competition

October 22, 2024 – According to a blog post published today by technology media outlet SamMobile, Qualcomm has confirmed that its Snapdragon 8 Ultimate Edition chip is entirely manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). This revelation marks a significant challenge for Samsung in the flagship mobile chip manufacturing race. Previous rumors suggested that Qualcomm…

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