Monthly Archives: August 2023

[News] Industry Buzz: Major Price Drop in 8-Inch Wafer Foundry Services

According to a report by Taiwan Economic Daily, industry sources have revealed that due to sluggish terminal demand and market competition, TSMC and Vanguard have recently been progressively lowering their prices for 8-inch wafer foundry services, with reductions as high …

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[News] Sony Hints at Modest Demand for iPhone 15

Sony, a major supplier of Apple’s camera sensors, suggests weaker demand for the upcoming iPhone 15 due to a lackluster year for Apple’s iPhone sales. Economic challenges have affected iPhone sales, though service revenues have offset losses. The flagship iPhone …

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[News] Previewing Potential Changes in the iPhone 15 Series Before Launch with Muckups

In about a month’s time, the smartphone market is gearing up for Apple’s flagship iPhone 15 series of the year. This annual anticipation leads to a surge in online appearances of models for reference, typically emerging one to two months …

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2Q23 Sees First-Ever 10 Million+ Shipments of 100Hz+ LCD Monitor Panels, Says TrendForce

According to TrendForce research, demand for 100Hz LCD monitors surges, driven by gaming trends. Higher-performance gaming PCs in Chinese internet cafes and inventory restocking in global markets elevate the demand for 120Hz+ gaming panels. In 2Q23, LCD shipments with 100Hz+ …

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[News] TSMC Confirms Kaohsiung Plant Will Adopt 2nm Advanced Process

TSMC previously announced in November 2021 that it plans to establish two wafer fabrication plants for the 7nm and 28nm processes in Kaohsiung, a southern city of Taiwan. Construction was set to begin in 2022, with official production expected to …

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