Big tech is just fine. Apple FQ4 19 – Accessories assemble Apple reported good FQ4 19 results as wearables and services offset a less than expected decline in iPhone shipments....
Acquiring Intel’s modem business now makes no sense. The WSJ (see here) is reporting that Apple is close to buying Intel’s modem business but given that Apple has accepted a...
Ultimately, the pressure proved too much for Apple. Apple and Qualcomm have settled their long-running dispute (see here) over patent royalties and chipsets in what looks to me to be...
A Christmas present from Germany. Qualcomm has struck another blow against Apple with a permanent injunction being granted against Apple which can only serve to further increase pressure on Apple...
Chinese injunction will increase pressure on Apple. Qualcomm has won a good victory in China with an injunction on the sale of a good number of Apple’s products which will...
Reply to this post Apple will need help to pull this off. Apple has made no secret of its desire to become more vertically integrated,...
Reply to this post Now is the best time to clean house. Samsung’s chip business has driven yet another mighty set of results making it...
Reply to this post Huawei needs its own algorithms to succeed in AI. Huawei abandoned its habit of launching a new phone at IFA 2017...
Reply to this post Samsung heading for No. 1. A truly mighty performance from Samsung puts it well on track to promoted to being the...
TSMC Q1 2020 – Defying gravity
Too many moving pieces for a clear picture. TSMC reported excellent results as smartphone orders remained resilient and a boost in demand for servers, PCs and office equipment pushed the...