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Qualcomm to Expand 5G Chip Tech Next Year
Qualcomm (QCOM) will expand its 5G chip technology next year. Qualcomm will soon power the mid-priced smartphones with its 5G wireless data networks.
Apple Is Trying to Reduce Its Dependence on Samsung
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone has seen its average selling price spike since it launched the iPhone X two years ago due to the higher costs of its OLED screens.
Is Huawei a Threat to Google’s Advertising Business?
Huawei plans to launch its own mapping service as soon as this October. But Huawei’s Map Kit will initially not be a consumer mapping service.
Apple Watch Dominates Smartwatch Segment Again
Apple Watch dominated the smartwatch market. The company had the top position with a share of 46.0% in the second quarter.
A Look at Fitbit’s Estimated Revenue and Earnings Growth in 2019
The entry of Apple, Xiaomi, Huawei, and Samsung into the wearables space has drastically reduced Fitbit’s market share.
Micron’s DRAM Technology Focus
Micron Technology (MU) is currently ramping production of 1Y DRAM. It’s also filling the gap in its DRAM portfolio by adding new products.
Will Samsung Galaxy Fold Eat up Apple iPhone Market Share?
Despite the rivalry between the two companies, Samsung is still one of the prominent component suppliers to Apple.
What Factors Could Influence Intel’s Capex in 2019?
Intel (INTC) is spending big on stock buybacks in 2018 driven by large cash flows coming from high PC and data center revenue.
Is Nokia’s Patent Licensing Strategy Working?
Nokia now has patent license agreements with all of the top five global smartphone companies.
What Factors Influenced Qualcomm’s 2018 Revenue?
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, Qualcomm’s revenue fell 3.3% YoY (year-over-year) but rose 3.6% sequentially to $5.8 billion.
A Look at Qualcomm’s Strategy to Grow Its Non-Apple Business
On Qualcomm’s fiscal 2018 fourth-quarter earnings call, CFO George Davis stated that the handset market has weakened over the last year.
Qualcomm’s 5G Efforts to Materialize in 2019
Qualcomm has long been working on the 5G technology that’s seen it partner with 19 OEMs (original equipment manufacturer) globally.
Micron to Benefit from Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 20 Series GPUs
In a recent blog, Micron stated that it has become Nvidia’s launch partner for Nvidia’s upcoming GeForce RTX 20-Series GPUs.
Apple Pay Could Represent One in Two OEM Pay Wallet Users by 2020
According to recent analysis, the number of customers using OEM contactless payments will grow to 450 million by 2020.
This Technology Gives TSMC the Advantage over Samsung and Intel
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) is ramping up the production of its 7 nm node ahead of Samsung (SSNLF).
Advanced Technology Nodes to Drive TSMC’s Future Revenue
TSMC focuses on manufacturing nodes to attract more chip designers to manufacture their chips at its foundry.
Seagate Is Banking on Enterprise Data Growth for Long-Term Sales
There has been an industry-wide transition in the storage space over the last few years.
Micron Expects Stable Growth in NAND Industry Supply
Micron expects NAND industry supply to grow at an average annual rate of 40% beyond 2018.
Micron’s Plan to Scale Down on DRAM Technology
Micron is investing in advanced nodes, as they provide the best return on investment opportunity by offering cost competitiveness.
Micron Expects Limited Growth in DRAM Industry Supply
Micron expects its diversified customer base to increase DRAM (dynamic random-access memory) demand in the double-digits over the next four years.
Execution Excellence Is Micron’s Path to Technology Leadership
Micron Technology (MU) has been executing well on its technology road map.
BlackBerry’s Performance Highlights in Fiscal 2018
Due to BlackBerry’s business transition, its revenue fell from $2.2 billion in fiscal 2016 to $1.4 billion in fiscal 2017 and $967 million in fiscal 2018.
How Does Micron Look to Tap Secular Memory Demand Trends?
Memory demand is becoming more secular, growing beyond PCs and into the data center, autonomous cars, IoT, and AI spaces.
What You Need to Know about Nokia Backer Solidium
Including Nokia, Solidium owns minority stakes in 13 listed Finnish companies for an estimated value of over $11 billion.
Intel in the Semiconductor Industry: Key Revenue Drivers
In fiscal 2017, Intel’s revenue rose 9% YoY (year-over-year) to $62.8 billion, driven by 16% YoY growth in its data-centric business.
What You Need to Know About Apple’s iPhone X Production Target
iPhone production cut Before Apple (AAPL) released its results for the three months ended December 2017, or its fiscal 1Q18, there were reports of the company significantly slashing its iPhone X production target for the quarter ending March 2018. The Wall Street Journal stated that Apple was planning to produce just 20 million iPhone X handsets in the March […]
What Mergers and Acquisitions Could Open Up for Qualcomm
Qualcomm is looking to venture into automotive, servers, IoT (Internet of Things), and laptops.
Micron’s Strategy to Improve Its DRAM Gross Margin in 2018
According to its latest earnings report, Micron’s (MU) DRAM (dynamic random-access memory) revenue rose 88% YoY (year-over-year) in fiscal 1Q18.
The State of Micron’s Cash Flow in Fiscal 2018
To become cost-competitive, Micron is increasing its capex from $5.0 billion in fiscal 2017 to $7.5 billion in fiscal 2018.
Why Did Micron Sue Chinese Companies over DRAM Technology?
The DRAM market is dominated by three suppliers—Samsung (SSNLF), SK Hynix, and Micron Technologies—commanding more than 90% of the market share.
Micron’s Product Strategy for Fiscal 2018
In the DRAM market, Micron expects to achieve bit crossover on 1X DRAM by the end of 2018.
Making Sense of Samsung’s SmartThings Initiative
A few months ago, Samsung said that it would bundle its pre-existing IoT services into a new unified IoT platform named SmartThings Cloud.
Will Apple Overtake Samsung in Smartphone Sales?
While Samsung (SSNLF) has been the leader in smartphones in terms of units sold, Apple (AAPL) may be catching up.
Can Intel Keep Its Footing in Technology’s Changing Landscape?
Intel (INTC) has been a dominant name in the technology industry for a long time, holding a strong position in the PC (personal computer) and data center processor markets.
How AltspaceVR Could Benefit Microsoft HoloLens in VR
Through the Altspace acquisition, Microsoft’s Windows 10 can now boast a self-VR social networking service and can now compete with Google and Facebook.
How the Tokyo Electron Device Deal Fits in Blackberry’s Strategy
Providing Japan with access to Blackberry’s QNX BlackBerry (BB) recently announced that it had entered into a sales and distribution agreement with Japanese semiconductor company Tokyo Electron Device. Under the agreement, Tokyo Electron Device will provide manufacturers in Japan (EWJ) with access to BlackBerry’s QNX Software Development Platform (QNX SDP 7.0). According to BlackBerry, QNX SDP […]
Why US Companies Have Concerns about the Corporate Tax Structure
Among the 35 OECD countries, the US has the highest corporate tax rate of 35%. This tax rate puts US companies at a disadvantage compared to their foreign rivals.
Micron’s Technology Roadmap Aimed at Improving Cost Competitiveness
Micron (MU) has expanded its manufacturing capabilities by acquiring small companies like Inotera Memories and Tidal Systems.
Changing Memory Industry Dynamics to Positively Impact Micron’s Growth
Micron expects the SSD (solid-state drive) attach rate to increase to ~50% in 2018 and 75% in 2020.
Micron’s Strategy in the NAND Market
Micron expects the NAND industry supply to grow 30%–40%, with its NAND supply expected to grow at the higher end of the industry supply range.
Behind the iPhone X: Breaking Down Apple’s Price Discrimination
Apple has stuck to its tradition of releasing its new iPhone models in September, but it veered away from a pricing culture that it has practiced for years.
Who’s Betting on Foundries like TSM and SSNLF?
The performance of SME suppliers is a bellwether for the overall semiconductor industry’s outlook because these serve foundries and IDMs.
How Micron Is Benefitting from the Favorable DRAM Market Environment
Micron Technology (MU) is the third-largest DRAM (dynamic random access memory) manufacturer in the world, after Samsung (SSNLF) and SK Hynix.
Where Micron’s Profit Growth Stands next to Revenue Growth
Micron is thriving in a strong memory environment, wherein increasing DRAM (dynamic random access memory) and NAND prices are driving earnings.
Could the OLED Display Act as AMAT’s Revenue Catalyst in the Future?
AMAT expects demand for OLED displays to remain high for the coming few years as the market faces a supply shortage.
Where Does Apple Stand in the Global Smartphone Market?
Apple (AAPL) had a market share of 14.9% in the global Smartphone market at the end of 1Q17. Apple’s market share in 1Q16 was 15.4%.
Micron Doubts That China Could Sustain in the Memory Market
According to Micron’s Ernest Maddock, even if China succeeds in securing legitimate IP, it would still fail in the memory market.
Micron’s Strategy to Become Cost-Competitive
For the last two years, Micron reduced its DRAM production cost 15.0%–25.0% by transitioning to a 20 nm node and starting mass production of the 1X node.
What Are GoPro’s Major Markets?
Growth in international business One of GoPro’s (GPRO) key priorities is to grow its international business over the next few quarters. In 1Q17, GoPro generated over 60% of revenue from international markets. GoPro opened its first international sales office in Europe in 2014. Japan and China drive international revenue in 1Q17 GoPro’s revenue from Japan […]
Why the Apple-Qualcomm Licensing Dispute Is Turning Nasty
In 2017, Apple sued Qualcomm for unfair licensing practices, accusing it of charging unfair royalties for “technologies they have nothing to do with.”