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[News] Samsung Reportedly Eyes Expansion in China with Legacy Nodes by Leveraging Local RISC-V Ecosystem

Posted on 2024-12-17 by TrendForce

Samsung’s new head of its foundry business, Han Jin-man, stated last week that the semiconductor giant will work on a “two-track strategy” aimed at closing the technology gap with TSMC and countering competition from followers, such as China’s SMIC. Now, …

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[Products News] Macroblock Has Partnered with Geely Auto Group to Achieve Another Milestone in the Automotive Market.

Posted on 2024-12-17 by TrendForce

Zeekr, the electric vehicle brand under China’s Geely Auto Group, recently launched the five-seater model 7X in China after announcing its expansion into Australia and Japan. It targets the mainstream SUV trend, leveraging the group’s resources to offer top-tier specifications …

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[News] SK Hynix Reportedly Expands HBM Production at Cheongju M15X Fab, Aiming for Late 2025 Completion

Posted on 2024-12-16 by TrendForce

According to a report from Chosun Biz, SK hynix is expanding its HBM production capacity at the Cheongju M15X fab to address ongoing market supply shortages, with AI demand expected to continue outpacing HBM supply in 2025. To support this …

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[News] Apple Reportedly Planning 2028 Launch for Foldable iPad as Large as Two iPad Pros

Posted on 2024-12-16 by TrendForce

Rumors of foldable Apple products, including iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks, have persisted for years. According to a Bloomberg report, Apple reportedly plans to launch its first foldable iPad in 2028. When unfolded, the device will measure around 20 inches—roughly the …

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[News] Apple Reportedly Set to Launch AI-Powered iPhone SE in Early 2025, Boosting Key Suppliers

Posted on 2024-12-16 by TrendForce

According to a report by Economic Daily News, industry sources indicate that Apple has instructed key suppliers to prepare for the production of the next-generation iPhone SE, expected to launch in March 2025. The report highlights that the upcoming iPhone …

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