Preorders for the iPhone 15 lineup have begun after Apple's latest launch event. Carriers and retailers have all noted higher-than-expected preorder volumes, the most popular being for the 256GB Pro and Pro Max models. With the launch of the iPhone 15 series, monthly smartphone sales are expected to return to pre-pandemic levels for the fourth quarter of this year, with shipments reaching 500,000 phones per month.
Huawei's Mate 60 Pro has been shown to be equipped with only locally-produced SoCs and no peripheral chips from US-based companies. This revelation is part of the greater trend in China to source materials locally.
Thanks to rising internet subscribers and data consumption, as well as more enterprises migrating to cloud and government initiatives for Digital India, India rapidly emerges as one of the major data center hubs, witnessing increasing investments in the sector.
In the past, the forefront of space development was primarily occupied by governments. However, in recent years, there has been a gradual shift towards private enterprises taking the lead, ushering in a new era of commercialization in space exploration. A prime example is SpaceX, which currently manages a constellation of approximately 4,000 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, making it the global leader in satellite ownership among private companies and offering satellite services on a global scale.
After the operation of the indigenously developed NavIC navigation system, India is on track to encourage mobile devices, including phones and vehicles, to support NavIC with potential incentives.
At a time when Huawei's breakout Kirin 9000S processor is widely celebrated in China, Huawei's rotating chairman, Xu Zhijun, admitted at the 2023 World Computing Congress that Huawei believes China's semiconductor manufacturing technology is in a state of "lagging behind" and "catching up." He emphasized that this situation will persist for a "considerable period of time" and cautioned against having any illusions about the future.
China-based Transsion Holdings, which primarily targets the African handset market, has expanded into new markets along with its chip partners MediaTek and Unisoc, according to industry sources.
The 2023 global smartphone market has very much been lackluster, with major brands all uncertain about their sales growth. Apple's iPhone 15 series is seen as the only stable contender in the market. Under these circumstances, Huawei's return to the 5G smartphone market, after being relegated to the sidelines for years, created a major buzz immediately upon its reveal.
Samsung is reportedly evaluating making telecom gear in India, as manufacturers see increasing geopolitical risk in China. Samsung may have to wait for more orders in India as well as from overseas before making such a decision.
Analyses diverge on how well the overall sales for the iPhone 15 series will perform this year. Due to the unexpectedly high order amount and the fact that the series is still in the initial stages of mass production, it is still too early to reach a conclusion, say industry sources. Potential supply chain issues, restrictions from the Chinese government, and competition from Huawei could still steer the sales of the iPhone 15 series in different directions.
The Taiwan Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE) 2023 kicked off with 45 local companies, academic institutions, and entities participating in the Taiwan Space Pavilion, showcasing emerging space technologies such as satellite and rocket components. Taiwan's space industry, particularly in the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite sector, is experiencing a robust surge in opportunities.
