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LG Innotek and Samsung Electro-Mechanics' camera module businesses suffer a dramatic profit plunge: a double whammy of sluggish smartphone innovation and intensified competition
LG Innotek and Samsung Electro-Mechanics' camera module businesses suffer a dramatic profit plunge: a double whammy of sluggish smartphone innovation and intensified competitionA recent report by TheElec, a South Korean media outlet, reveals that LG Innotek and Samsung Electro-Mechanics, two major South Korean electronics component manufacturers, are experiencing a continuous decline in their camera module business profitability, facing the dual pressures of stagnant smartphone market innovation and increasingly fierce competition. In 2024, LG Innotek's camera module business achieved record-high revenue of KRW 17...
Mobile Internet 2025-03-18 09:16:32 -
Apple Reportedly Scraps Portless iPhone 17 Air Design Due to EU Regulations and User Concerns
Apple Reportedly Scraps Portless iPhone 17 Air Design Due to EU Regulations and User ConcernsBloomberg's Mark Gurman recently reported that Apple had initially planned to release an iPhone 17 Air without a USB-C port, relying solely on MagSafe wireless charging. This would have made it Apple's first portless phone...
Mobile Internet 2025-03-18 09:07:53 -
The AI Investment Boom: Annual Spending to Exceed $500 Billion by the Early 2030s, with Inference as the Biggest Growth Area
The AI Investment Boom: Annual Spending to Exceed $500 Billion by the Early 2030s, with Inference as the Biggest Growth AreaNews from March 18th reports that Bloomberg Intelligence predicts annual global spending by top tech companies on artificial intelligence will surpass $500 billion by the early 2030s. This staggering figure is driven by breakthroughs in novel technological approaches by companies like DeepSeek and OpenAI...
Industry dynamics 2025-03-18 08:28:12 -
Latin America Smartphone Market Q4 2024 Report: Samsung Leads, but Competition Intensifies
Latin America Smartphone Market Q4 2024 Report: Samsung Leads, but Competition IntensifiesCounterpoint's March 17th report on the Latin American smartphone market in Q4 2024 reveals a significantly shifting competitive landscape. While Samsung maintains its top spot with a 29% market share, a 6% year-over-year (YoY) increase, its lead is narrowing...
Mobile Internet 2025-03-18 07:19:53 -
Apple's First Foldable iPhone: $2299 Starting Price Can High Cost Overcome Strong Demand?
Apple's First Foldable iPhone: $2299 Starting Price Can High Cost Overcome Strong Demand?Barclays analyst Tim Long recently predicted a hefty $2299 starting price for Apple's first foldable iPhone, significantly exceeding the $1199 price tag of the current top-tier iPhone 16 Pro Max. This projection has sparked considerable industry discussion...
Mobile Internet 2025-03-18 06:46:38 -
iPhone 17 Series Mockups Leaked: Ultra-Thin Air Model Arrives, Controversial New Camera Deco Design, and a Major iOS 19 Icon Overhaul
iPhone 17 Series Mockups Leaked: Ultra-Thin Air Model Arrives, Controversial New Camera Deco Design, and a Major iOS 19 Icon OverhaulRecently, leaked photos of iPhone 17 series mockups have surfaced online, largely confirming previous rumors but offering more detailed and realistic renderings. The leaked lineup includes four models: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max...
Mobile Internet 2025-03-18 00:14:51 -
Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra: A Flagship Rugged Smartphone with Dimensity 9300+ Processor, Leading a New Wave in Outdoor Tech
Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra: A Flagship Rugged Smartphone with Dimensity 9300+ Processor, Leading a New Wave in Outdoor TechOn March 17th, Ulefone officially launched its tenth-anniversary masterpiece the Armor 28 Ultra smartphone. This flagship rugged phone boasts powerful hardware and innovative design and functionality, offering an unprecedented mobile experience for outdoor users...
Mobile Internet 2025-03-17 23:30:33 -
realme GT Series to Support Bypass Charging: Say Goodbye to Overheating and Extend Battery Life
realme GT Series to Support Bypass Charging: Say Goodbye to Overheating and Extend Battery LifeRecently, realme product manager @KangdaLeo announced that models like the realme GT7 Pro and GT5 Pro will gradually support bypass charging. The GT7 Pro will be the first to experience this feature, with the functionality rolling out via a system update in March...
Mobile Internet 2025-03-17 23:29:17 -
Apple's first foldable iPhone could cost $2300, making it the most expensive iPhone ever
Apple's first foldable iPhone could cost $2300, making it the most expensive iPhone everTim Long, an analyst at Barclays Bank in the UK, recently predicted in a research note to investors that Apple's first foldable iPhone could have a starting price as high as $2300 in the US. This prediction has garnered significant attention within the industry...
Mobile Internet 2025-03-17 23:01:43 -
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Adds Dark and Bold Black Version; Galaxy S25 Edge Ultra-Thin Model Details Emerge
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Adds Dark and Bold Black Version; Galaxy S25 Edge Ultra-Thin Model Details EmergeSamsung recently teased an eighth color option for the Galaxy S25 Ultra: Dark and Bold Black. The teaser image features six items a car, a flower pot, glasses, a clock, perfume, and a diamond ring all rendered in a deep black with silver accents...
Mobile Internet 2025-03-17 22:06:16 -
MediaTek Dimensity Developer Conference 2025: Dimensity 9400+, Redmi K80 Supreme Edition, and Redmi Turbo 4 Pro Imminent
MediaTek Dimensity Developer Conference 2025: Dimensity 9400+, Redmi K80 Supreme Edition, and Redmi Turbo 4 Pro ImminentMediaTek will hold the MediaTek Dimensity Developer Conference 2025 (MDDC2025) in Shenzhen on April 11, 2025, officially launching the next-generation flagship 5G smartphone chip, the Dimensity 9400+, along with a series of Dimensity ecosystem products and developer solutions. The conference is highly anticipated, with numerous leaks surrounding the Dimensity 9400+ adding to its mystique...
Mobile Internet 2025-03-17 22:05:25 -
OPPO's Spring New Product Launch: A5 Series Focuses on Extreme Water Resistance, Find X8 Series Targets High-End Imaging
OPPO's Spring New Product Launch: A5 Series Focuses on Extreme Water Resistance, Find X8 Series Targets High-End ImagingOPPO has recently released teasers and information about several new phone models, including the A5 series, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and extreme water resistance, and the Find X8 series, a high-end flagship. This article will detail the specifications and features of these upcoming smartphones...
Mobile Internet 2025-03-17 22:00:24