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Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 Mobile Platforms
Qualcomm Technologies, today announced the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 Mobile Platforms. Both platforms introduce Snapdragon Smooth Motion UI for improved device interactions. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 delivers 20% faster app launches and 18% less screen stutter, while the Snapdragon 4
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IDC Reports India Smartphone Shipments Flat at 152 Million Units in 2025, Decline Forecast for 2026
The International Data Corporation (IDC) reported that India's smartphone market recorded 152 million units shipped in 2025, a marginal year-over-year increase of 0.5%. Shipments started slowly in early 2025, rose in the second and third quarters, and fell 5% year-over-year to 34 million units in
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MediaTek Announces Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500 Chipsets for Flagship and Premium Smartphones
MediaTek announced the Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500, the latest additions to its Dimensity family of mobile chipsets. The company stated that both chipsets target flagship and premium smartphone segments, with features focused on performance, energy efficiency, AI processing, imaging, gamin
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The Semiconductor Chips Powering the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17: Evolution and Key Improvements
Apple's iPhones have long been showcases for cutting-edge semiconductor technology, with the company pushing boundaries in performance, efficiency, and integration. The iPhone 16 series (released in 2024) and iPhone 17 series (released in 2025) mark significant steps in this jou
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Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Mobile Platform with Oryon CPU and Enhanced On-Device AI
Qualcomm Technologies, introduced the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Mobile Platform, positioned as a premium-tier offering that expands flagship-level performance and features to a broader range of premium smartphones. The platform includes: A custom Qualcomm Oryon CPU with peak clock speeds u
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MediaTek and TSMC Collaborate on 2nm N2P Chip for Enhanced Performance and Efficiency
MediaTek announced its collaboration with TSMC to develop a chip using TSMC’s N2P process, a 2nm technology featuring a nanosheet transistor structure. The chipset, MediaTek’s flagship system-on-chip (SoC), has been taped out, with volume production scheduled for late 2026. This partn
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MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Debuts with Advanced AI and Gaming Features for 5G Smartphones
MediaTek today announced the launch of the Dimensity 9500, a mobile platform for flagship 5G smartphones. The chipset features a third-generation All Big Core CPU design with a 4.21GHz ultra core, three premium cores, four performance cores, and four-lane UFS 4.1 storage. It delivers 32% higher s
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Smartphone Production Surges 4% in 2Q25 as Inventory Adjustments and Seasonal Demand Fuel Growth
Global smartphone production reached 300 million units in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a 4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) and 4.8% year-on-year (YoY) increase, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations. The rise was driven by seasonal demand and the recovery of brands such as Opp
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Europe’s Smartphone Market Declines 9% in Q2 2025 Amid Eco-Design Regulations, Canalys Reports
Canalys, reported that smartphone shipments in Europe (excluding Russia) fell 9% year-on-year in Q2 2025 to 28.7 million units, making it the worst-performing smartphone region globally. The decline was attributed to restrained consumer demand, a cautious economic outlook, and the implementation
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Latin America Smartphone Market Grows 2% in Q2 2025 with Strong Xiaomi and HONOR Shipments
Canalys, reported that Latin America’s smartphone market grew 2% year-on-year in Q2 2025, reaching 34.3 million units shipped. Samsung maintained its lead with an 8% increase, shipping 11.0 million units and holding a 32% market share, driven by the Galaxy A06 and A16 models, which accounte
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India’s Smartphone Market Grows 7% in Q2 2025 Amid Inventory Recovery and Festive Season Strategies
India’s smartphone market recorded a 7% year-on-year growth in Q2 2025, with shipments reaching 39.0 million units, according to Canalys (now part of Omdia). The rebound followed a slow Q1 marked by high inventory levels, with growth driven by new product launches and improved vendor activi
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Global Smartphone Shipments Dip 1% in Q2 2025 Amid Economic Uncertainty and Shifting Consumer Trends
Global smartphone shipments fell 1% year-on-year in Q2 2025, marking the first decline in six quarters, according to research from Canalys, now part of Omdia. The drop reflects stable vendor performances despite subdued consumer sentiment and increasing global macroeconomic volatility. Samsung ma
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