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Chinese Smartphone Shipment Reached 104.2M Units with Total Number of 560 Models Launched (2014.09.03)
In the second quarter of 2014, the Chinese smartphone industry's shipment volume reached 104.2 million units, up 17% sequentially, with a total number of 560 models launched during the quarter.
Over 85% of the smartphones sold in China were low-cost models with a price tag below 2,000 RMB (US$325 |
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Taiwanese Branded Smartphone Shipments to Decline Over 10% in 2H 2014 (2014.09.01)
Shipment volume of Taiwanese smartphone brands topped around 78.1 million units in the second quarter of 2014, up 65% sequentially and 13.8% year-on-year.
Lackluster sales of HTC M8 had dragged down the industry's growth rate and led to a higher inventory level, thereby slowing shipments for M8 in the subsequent quarter |
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Acer Rush to Become Top 5 Smartphone Brand in Taiwan (2014.08.21)
TAIPEI, Taiwan－Acer is sprinting on its smartphone business, to reach the goal of top three mobile phone brand in its thirty-one sales countries, and top five in Taiwan.
Acer held its new 4G smartphone "Liquid X1" launching conference in Taiwan on Wednesday |
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More Users in Asia Now Hold Tablets to Their Faces to Make Calls (2014.08.20)
IDC finds that tablets of 7” screen sizes and above, are increasingly shipping with cellular voice capabilities, and such devices are getting more traction in the Asia/Pacific, breaching the 25% mark in the second quarter of 2014 |
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MediaTek and Qualcomm Racing in Unveil 64-bit Chips (2014.08.19)
TAIPEI, Taiwan — IFA is going to be held in Berlin next month, Flagships from handset makers and chipmakers are surely will be introduced then, particularly the Samsung GALAXY Note 4 will probably be the 64-bit pioneer Android handset |
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Acer Expands Liquid Smartphone Sales in Pan America (2014.08.15)
TAIPEI, Taiwan－ Acer has expanded its presence in Pan America with the arrival of its Liquid smartphones in Mexico. The company has surpassed the goal of expanding its smartphones into 25 markets this year by already reaching 31 markets worldwide |
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HTC, Asus, and Xiaomi Expand Cell Phone Market Strategy in India (2014.08.05)
TAIPEI, Taiwan－According to Taiwan media reports, India, where the smart phone market is currently in a period of growth, has already become a key location for development by HTC, Asus, and Xiaomi, and they are predicted to introduce more products locally |
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InFocus Launches 4G Flagship Smartphone M810 (2014.07.30)
TAIPEI, Taiwan — InFocus, which is a close OEM/ODM partner of Foxconn group, unveiled its 4G LTE flagship smartphone M810 in Taiwan. InFocus has penetrated in Taiwan's smartphone market for one year, according to a market research institute GfK that InFocus ranked in top five in terms of handset unit sale in June |
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China’s LTE Market, A Challenge for the Chip Manufacturers (2014.07.16)
When talking about China, there are always meant to be huge numbers, so far, there are 10 million LTE users and 18.9 million devices delivered in China, which is just the beginning. According to the research facility, until 2019, there will be more than 700 million LTE users in China, will be the world largest 4G network country, it is a big market opportunity, meanwhile a big challenge |
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Three Trends in the Post-smartphone era (2014.07.14)
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The post-smartphone era is coming, according to Investment Consulting (Yuanta Research), there are three trends in the following three years, including Samsung's market share will be decreased, second-tier handset makers are at high risk of dropping out of the market, and inductive charging and wearables |
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Smartphone Sales Volume to Touch 23.6% Growth in 2014 on the Back of Emerging Markets (2014.07.11)
In 2013, worldwide mobile phone market volume reached approximately 1.82 billion units. It is anticipated that the mobile market volume will touch 1.88 billion units in 2014, with a 3.0% year-on-year growth.
According to MIC (Market Intelligence and Consulting Institute), smartphones alone is forecast to hit around 1 |
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Flagship Smartphones M8 and S5 are Cheaper in Summer Sales (2014.07.02)
TAIPEI, Taiwan — As the summer vacation has come, it's time to get these flagship smartphones in cheaper price. Judging from the sales of Samsung GALAXY S5 and HTC M8 in March and April that has shown signs of sluggishness, now that they have reduced the price to boost its sales, S5 has lowered to NT$17 thousand, while M8 marked down to NT$16 thousand |
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Smallest Antenna Tuning ICs to Optimize Antenna Efficiency in 4G Smartphone and Tablet (2014.06.23)
Infineon Technologies AG introduced a series of antenna tuning ICs. The new family of antenna aperture tuning switches are instrumental to improve end user experience in 4G smartphones and tablets. They fundamentally optimize antenna characteristics to allow for highest data rate operation in relevant LTE bands |
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HTC and Acer Strive to be the top in Smartphone Market (2014.06.13)
TAIPEI, Taiwan — HTC and Acer strive to be the top in smartphone market. HTC announced that its new mini version of its flagship M8, HTC One mini 2 smartphone will go on sale in Taiwan later this month, which is expected to strengthen the Taiwanese handset maker's 4G product lines |
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Smallest Antenna Tuning ICs to Optimize Antenna Efficiency in 4G Smartphone and Tablet (2014.06.12)
Infineon Technologies AG expands its offering on efficient IC solutions for the RF front end, introducing a series of antenna tuning ICs. The new family of antenna aperture tuning switches are instrumental to improve end user experience in 4G smartphones and tablets |
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Smartphone Quick-Jack Solution Transforming Audio Jack into Multi-Purpose (2014.06.07)
NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced a versatile new Smartphone Quick-Jack Solution that simplifies connecting a variety of external devices to smartphones for self-powered data communications. Adapting the standard 3.5mm audio jack found on smartphones, the Solution creates a universal interface for external sensors, switches, peripherals and other devices |
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AUO's WQHD Smartphone LCD Panels Honored with 2014 SID Best in Show Award (2014.06.05)
TAIPEI, Taiwan —AU Optronics Corp. announced today that it has garnered 2014 SID Best in Show award for its 5.5-inch and 6-inch ultra high resolution WQHD (1440x2560) LTPS (Low Temperature Poly-silicon) panels for smartphones |
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Intel Turn Up Pressure on MediaTek by Partner withRockchip (2014.05.29)
TAIPEI, Taiwan－ Intel announced the strategic cooperation relationship with Rockchip, China-based chip manufacture, to jointly develop tablet’s CPU and chip. Researchers say that this strategic agreement will trigger off a price war of China’s tablet chip and bring pressure for MediaTek |
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HTC Desire to Be India’s Top 3 Smartphone Supplier (2014.05.19)
TAIPEI, Taiwan－According to Taiwan’s media, HTC, who unveils at present a serious of smartphone including high-, medium- and small-level products in India, will strengthen its product promotion further in India because of the expectation of India’s growing potentiality and looks forward to be the 3rd biggest smartphone maker in India |
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Analysys: Chinese Smartphone Well Position to Dominate the Worldwide Market (2014.05.15)
TAIPEI, Taiwan－ Analysys Mason predicts that Chinese smartphone manufacturers are well positioned to dominate the worldwide market. 1.3 billion smartphones will be sold in China in the next 5 years. Assuming an average selling price of USD50–100, the Chinese smartphone market will generate between USD65 billion and USD130 billion in that period |
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