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India Smartphone Market Grew a Modest 3% YoY in Q2’24
Stay updated with the latest trends and insights in India's smartphone market. Explore in-depth analysis, growth strategies, and market share data from leading vendors like Xiaomi, Vivo, and Samsung.
The Elusive Solid-State Battery
Solid-state batteries have been a topic of intense interest and speculation in the tech world for years. As the demand for more efficient, safer, and higher-capacity batteries continues to grow, solid-state technology promises to revolutionize the energy storage landscape.
TSMC vs. Fujitsu: A Brief Comparison of 22ULL Embedded ReRAM Technologies
STT-MRAM and ReRAM are leading the charge in the evolution of memory technology, with significant advancements being made in these areas. Both are increasingly used in automotive, IoT, and other high-growth applications, surpassing older memory technologies like FeRAM and PCRAM.
Using TechInsights to Optimize Semiconductor Selection and Costs
Discover how a leading automotive manufacturer optimized semiconductor selection and reduced costs using TechInsights' comprehensive BOM data, advanced cost models, and engineering analysis tools.
Using TechInsights Compute Offering to Mitigate Core Design Risk
Discover how one of the world’s leading CPU providers leveraged TechInsights’ Compute offering to enhance their semiconductor analysis and mitigate core design risk.
Qualcomm's New Mobile Chipset: Making 5G Affordable by Reducing BOM Costs
At MWC2024, Qualcomm announced a groundbreaking development: 5G smartphones priced at $99 and below. Since 5G's debut in 2019, high costs have hindered widespread adoption, with prices rarely falling below $200. The Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 aims to change that by offering cost-optimized technologies.
Smartphone Market Grows 8% in Q2 2024: Emerging Markets Lead Recovery
The global smartphone market grew 7.6% year-over-year in Q2 2024, reaching 289.6 million units. This marks the third consecutive quarter of recovery, driven by strong demand in emerging markets like Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.
The Chip Insider®– China's 3rd Plenum: What it means for the Chip War
China's 3rd Plenum reveals new economic policies and technology goals, impacting the ongoing Chip War. Discover how this meeting will influence China's semiconductor strategy and its bid for tech independence.
Broadcom BCM4383 Wi-Fi 6E/BT 5.4 Combo SoC Basic Floorplan Analysis
The BCM4383 component was extracted from the Google Pixel 8a smartphone. The BCM4383 component is positioned as an RF transceiver for mobile RF connectivity.
New Mobile Chipset from Qualcomm Aims to Democratize 5G by Lowering BOM Costs
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 aims to democratize 5G technology by lowering smartphone BOM costs, making sub-$99 5G devices feasible, a significant shift from the $200+ cost seen in most markets.
Semiconductor Shipments, Revenue, and ASP Forecast – Q3 2024
TechInsights’ Q3 2024 report forecasts semiconductor trends in automotive infotainment and telematics from 2021 to 2031 for OEM and aftermarket segments.
Handset Revenue & ASP By Vendor by Region: Q1 2024
Global wholesale handset revenues rose 17% YoY in Q1 2024, with Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi leading.
China Smartphone Vendor and OS Marketshare: Q2 2024
China smartphone shipments grew 5% YoY in Q2 2024, continuing the recovery trend.
Apple: iPhone Shipment Beat Expectations in Q2 2024
Apple iPhone shipments rose 4% YoY to 44.7 million units in Q2 2024, with strong growth in most regions despite declines in China and Central Eastern Europe.
North America Smartphone Vendor & OS Market Share by Country: Q2 2024
Explore the decline in North American smartphone market growth in Q2 2024, marking eight consecutive quarters of negative growth.
Samsung: Modest Regrow of Smartphone Shipments
Samsung achieved modest YoY growth in Q2 2024 with 53.8 million smartphones shipped globally. Ending a seven-quarter decline, the growth was driven by emerging markets, while performance in mature markets and India was mixed.
WELION's Semi-Solid-State Batteries: Transforming EVs and Small Power Products
NIO, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, recently tested its new semi-solid-state batteries during a 14-hour, 650-mile journey with CEO William Li driving the ET7 sedan. These batteries, developed by Chinese company WELION, boast a 150-kWh capacity, promising extended range and faster charging times.
Skymont Targets P-Core Parity
Intel’s Skymont CPU represents a significant evolution of the company’s efficiency cores from the origins of the Atom low-power core to something much closer in performance-per-clock to the company’s recent flagship performance cores.