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Facing Sony CIS Capacity Constraints, Apple Tests Samsung CMOS as Secondary Supplier for iPhone 16 Series
July 03, 2024 – In a significant shift from its traditional reliance on Sony for CMOS Image Sensors (CIS), Apple is reportedly advancing plans to diversify its supply chain by incorporating Samsung Electronics as a secondary supplier. According to sources cited by TheElec, Samsung’s System LSI division is currently undergoing final quality assessments for its…
Samsung’s M14 OLED Panels to Feature in Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max and Google’s Pixel 9
July 02, 2024 – According to a report by ETNews, a Korean media outlet, both Apple and Google are set to adopt Samsung’s cutting-edge “M14” OLED display panels in their flagship devices launching later this year. The report states that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the first to feature…
North America No Longer Leading Global Smartphone Replacement Rates in 2024, According to TechInsights
July 01, 2024 – Since the advent of the iPhone in 2007, North America has led the world in smartphone replacement rates. However, a notable decline has been observed since 2012, with rates finally leveling off in 2019 to match those of other regions. According to recent research conducted by the TechInsights smartphone team, a…
EU Eyes AI Deals: Microsoft-OpenAI and Google-Samsung Partnerships Under Scrutiny
July 01, 2024 – The European Union is gearing up for a potential antitrust investigation into the artificial intelligence dealings and collaborations between Microsoft and OpenAI, as well as Google and Samsung, as regulators have identified “exclusive” clauses within their agreements. According to a report by Reuters, Margrethe Vestager, the European Commission’s Executive Vice-President for…
Apple Claims iPhone Retains Value at Least 40% Higher than Android
June 28, 2024 –Apple Reveals Staggering iPhone Resale Value, Outperforming Android by 40%. Apple, in a newly released whitepaper, has underscored the remarkable resale value of its iPhone models, claiming that they outperform Android devices by at least 40% in terms of depreciation. This gap widens significantly as the iPhone models age, further distancing themselves…
Apple Unveils Revolutionary Technology for Simplified iPhone 16 Battery Replacement
June 28, 2024 –Apple Develops New Technology to Facilitate iPhone Battery Replacement in Line with EU Directive. In response to the European Union’s (EU) recent legislation mandating smartphone manufacturers to ensure batteries are easily replaceable by users using standard tools by 2025, Apple is exploring a novel technology to simplify the battery replacement process for…
Bill Gates Urges Environmentalists: Don’t Overworry About AI’s Power Consumption
June 28, 2024 –In a recent speech in London, tech mogul and philanthropist Bill Gates has come to the defense of AI systems, arguing that their energy consumption will ultimately be “offset” by the efficiencies they bring. Gates’ comments, reported by the Financial Times today, were made in response to concerns about the increasing energy…
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus Performance Showdown: Cinebench Scores Surpass Apple’s M2 and M3 Chips
June 28, 2024 –In a groundbreaking video released yesterday, June 26th, on his popular YouTube channel, Luke Miani conducted a comparative analysis that shook the tech world. The focus of this test was to evaluate the battery performance of the latest Surface Laptop 7, equipped with Qualcomm’s cutting-edge Snapdragon X Plus chipset, against Apple’s iconic…
Apple Dominates US Flagship Phone Market, Surpassing Samsung by 52.4%
June 27, 2024 – A recent report published by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) has revealed interesting insights into the smartphone market in the United States between April 2023 and March 2024. According to the report, Samsung led the market with a 38% share, while Apple followed closely with a 33% share, trailing by just…
U.S. PC Market Grows by 5% in Q1 2024, Fueled by Windows 10 Transition and AI Technology
June 27, 2024 – According to a recent report by market analysis firm Canalys, the U.S. PC market experienced a 5% year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2024, with shipments reaching 14.8 million units. Canalys predicts that total PC shipments in the U.S. will hit 69 million by the end of 2024 and further…