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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 -
Redmi Turbo 4 Pro: Snapdragon 8s Plus Gen 1 Powerhouse Set for April Launch Unbeatable in its Class?
Redmi Turbo 4 Pro: Snapdragon 8s Plus Gen 1 Powerhouse Set for April Launch Unbeatable in its Class?This morning, Redmi product director Wang Teng posted a Weibo update featuring a new Redmi phone, sparking widespread speculation that it's the upcoming Redmi Turbo 4 Pro. Wang Teng previously hinted at an April launch for the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro, confidently claiming it would be "unbeatable" in its performance class...
Mobile Internet 2025-03-18 08:43:35 -
Standard Chartered Bank Significantly Lowers Ethereum Year-End Price Target to $4,000
Standard Chartered Bank Significantly Lowers Ethereum Year-End Price Target to $4,000Standard Chartered Bank has slashed its year-end 2023 price target for Ethereum from $10,000 to $4,000, although it still anticipates a doubling from current levels. This downward revision reflects the recent sell-off in risk assets and investor concerns about the global economic outlook, particularly the potential impact of President Trump's tariff policies...
Blockchain 2025-03-18 08:32:21 -
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 -
Chinese Car Brands Take the World by Storm: Low Prices, High Specs Challenge Established Giants
Chinese Car Brands Take the World by Storm: Low Prices, High Specs Challenge Established GiantsMarch 18Despite former US President Trump's attempts to block their entry into the American market, Chinese automakers have successfully expanded globally, achieving remarkable growth in numerous countries. From Bangkok, Thailand, to Johannesburg, South Africa, and So Paulo, Brazil, affordable compact cars, crossovers, and SUVs produced by Chinese manufacturers like Great Wall Motors, BYD, Chery Automobile, and SAIC Motor are increasingly dominating streets...
Industry dynamics 2025-03-18 08:08:13 -
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 -
Xiaomi 16 Pro: The Return of the Flat Screen with Large Rounded Corners, and a Full Flagship Upgrade
Xiaomi 16 Pro: The Return of the Flat Screen with Large Rounded Corners, and a Full Flagship UpgradeRecent leaks from digital bloggers suggest that the Xiaomi 16 series is poised to return to a flat screen design, with the Xiaomi 16 Pro being a particular highlight. This highly anticipated flagship model, expected to launch at the end of the year, is set to deliver a series of impressive upgrades across the board, from screen and performance to imaging, battery life, and design, showcasing the standards expected of a true flagship device...
Mobile Internet 2025-03-17 23:14:14
