TSMC relaxed about Huawei ban
The world’s biggest contract chip manufacturer thinks it wouldn’t be a problem to replace Huawei as a customer.
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TSMC to build new fab in the US – your move China
The mobile industry’s default semiconductor manufacturer is building its next fab in the US, a move that could have major geopolitical implications.
Huawei reportedly partners with European chipmaker
It looks like Huawei is seeking to diversify its supply chains beyond US influence by partnering with Franco-Italian STMicroelectronics.
MediaTek defends itself after benchmark cheating accusations
After reports emerged suggesting MediaTek has been cheating the benchmarking system, the chipset manufacturer has vehemently defending its position.
Huawei’s Mate 30 is void of any US components
If the objective of the White House was to destroy Huawei by undermining its supply chain, the strategy is seemingly heading towards failure.
Qualcomm claims 30 5G fixed wireless access deal wins
5G has opened up a whole new channel for Qualcomm to flog its modems through and it seems to have got off to a decent start.
Qualcomm makes its Wi-Fi 6 move
Mobile chip giant Qualcomm wants a bigger piece of the wifi action and reckons the advent of the next generation of technology is a good opportunity to grab it.
Huawei claims AI leadership with launch of Ascend 910 chip and MindSpore
Networking giant Huawei reckons the new Ascend 910 is the world’s most powerful AI processor.
Skyworks financials reveal the cost of working with Huawei
Mobile chip maker Skyworks solutions has released its financial results for the third quarter of 2019, with a $127 million hole in comparison to the same period of 2018.
Downbeat outlook fuelled by Huawei situation hits Qualcomm shares
Mobile chip giant Qualcomm delivered solid Q2 numbers but a gloomy outlook thanks largely to the Huawei export ban drove down its share price.
Huawei US ban metastasizes to Arm – where next?
The BBC is reporting that mobile chip designer Arm is the latest tech company to suspend its business with Huawei.
Could Huawei be Apple’s 5G saviour?
Apple has boxed itself into a corner over 5G and it’s possible that smartphone rival Huawei could provide an unlikely escape route.
Qualcomm lands roundhouse in Apple legal battle
The on-going legal battle between Qualcomm and Apple has taken a twist as the US District Court for the Southern District of California has ruled in favour of Qualcomm.
Apple steps up in-house modem efforts – report
Its dispute with Qualcomm seems to have pushed Apple towards developing its own modem in-house so it no longer has to rely on external suppliers.
Apple iPhone sales are reportedly flagging
Gadget giant Apple has apparently cut its orders with suppliers in response to lower-than-expected demand for its latest iPhones.
Qualcomm points the industrial espionage finger at Apple
The long-running legal battle between Qualcomm and Apple has been stepped up a level as the chipmaker effectively accuses the iLeader of corporate espionage.
No Qualcomm inside the Apple iPhone XS
The latest Apple iPhones are a Qualcomm-free zone according to people who have taken them to pieces.
Samsung claims first 3GPP-compliant 5G modem
Korean electronics giant Samsung reckons it has edged ahead of Qualcomm in the 5G modem race.
Qualcomm claims 5G NR mmWave antenna breakthrough
A new set of antenna modules announced by Qualcomm promise to bring the power of millimetre wave to devices soon.
Qualcomm launches a bunch of chips in China
Mobile chip giant Qualcomm used the first day of Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2018 to launch new chips for smartphones and watches.
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