A18 chip
Apple launches low-cost iPhone 16e, taking AI features to lower price points
Apple launched its latest low-cost model, dubbed the iPhone 16e, as it looks to grab a bigger share of the mid-range smartphone market.
advanced computing semiconductors
US blacklists company that ordered TSMC chip found in Huawei processor
More than a dozen Chinese entities were added to the restricted trade list, including a company whose TSMC-made chip was illegally incorporated into a Huawei AI processor.
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Dockworkers From Maine To Texas Begin Strike That Could Have Lasting Impact On Economy
Dockworkers stretching all the way from the East and Gulf coasts went on strike after midnight on Tuesday, which could greatly cause an increase to inflation and cause production shortages for the start of the holiday season.
AI
Apple likely to release foldable iPhone as early as 2026, the Information reports
Apple’s likely foldable iPhone could mark the biggest hardware design revamp for the company’s most popular product.
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X Will Be Launching App For Smart TVs, ‘Similar To Youtube TV’
Elon Musk’s X (Twitter) will be releasing an app for smart TVs that is “identical” to what YouTube TV offers.
Android
Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop, IDC says
Apple’s smartphone shipments dropped about 10% in the first quarter of 2024.
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Apple in talks to let Google’s Gemini power iPhone AI features, Bloomberg News says
The negotiations are about licensing Gemini for some new features coming to the iPhone software this year.
AI-enabled chips
Qualcomm forecasts quarterly profit above estimates, shares rise
Qualcomm forecast fiscal second-quarter profit slightly above Wall Street estimates and sales in line with market expectations.
19.4% share
Apple overtakes Samsung as top seller of smartphones
Apple ended Samsung Electronics’ 12-year run as the largest seller of smartphones in the world.
Apple
Samsung Q3 profit beats expectations, raising hopes of chip recovery
Samsung said its preliminary third-quarter profit dropped by a smaller-than-expected 78%.