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Mobile data traffic to triple by 2030 amid slow subscriber growth
The global mobile connectivity market is experiencing a significant shift, with mobile data traffic projected to grow at a 23% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2025 to 2030, reaching 5,241 exabytes (EB) by the end of the decade, according to ABI Research. This increase is driven by rising
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Xiaomi unveils XRING O1 3nm smartphone SoC with performance on par with the best in the market
Xiaomi, a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company focused on smartphones and IoT, held a product launch event themed "A New Beginning" in Beijing, unveiling the Xiaomi XRING O1 3nm SoC, XRING T1 4G smartwatch SoC, Xiaomi 15S Pro smartphone, Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra tablet, and several AIoT
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Apple expands self service repair to include iPad and enhances repair programs, yet no official message of availability in India
Apple has announced the inclusion of iPad in its Self Service Repair program, enabling iPad owners to access repair manuals, genuine Apple parts, Apple Diagnostics troubleshooting sessions, tools, and rental toolkits. Starting May 31, 2025, the program will support iPad Air (M2 and later), iPad P
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Europe’s smartphone market declines 2% in Q1 2025, premium segment hits record share
According to Canalys (now part of Omdia), smartphone shipments in Europe (excluding Russia) fell 2% in Q1 2025, totaling 32.4 million units, driven by weak demand for entry-level devices. Samsung led th
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SK hynix develops UFS 4.1 solution with 321-layer NAND for mobile devices
SK hynix Inc. announced the development of a UFS 4.1 solution incorporating its 321-layer 1Tb triple-level cell 4D NAND flash, designed for mobile applications such as smart phones. The product is tailored for on-device AI, addressing the growing need for high performance and low power consumptio
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Apple announces WWDC25 schedule for June 9-13
Apple revealed details for its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), scheduled for June 9-13, 2025, as a free online event for the global Apple developer community. The conference will feature over 100 technical sessions, the Keynote, and Platforms State of the Union, providing insights int
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Tejas Networks and Intel integrate D2M Technology into Laptops for educational content delivery
Tejas Networks and Intel have collaborated to integrate Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) technology into Intel-powered laptops, enabling the delivery of multimedia educational content without internet connectivity. The announcement was made ahead of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES)
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STMicroelectronics certifies ST4SIM-300 eSIM for IoT applications
STMicroelectronics has achieved GSMA SGP.32 eSIM IoT specification certification for its ST4SIM-300 embedded SIM (eSIM), enabling interoperability with cellular networks and IoT service platforms globally. The certification supports remote provisioning and network provider switching for IoT devic
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Modem semiconductor chips: 5G and 6G RAN chipset market ignites fierce competition in 2025
As the global telecommunications industry accelerates the rollout of 5G networks and lays the groundwork for 6G, the Radio Access Network (RAN) chipset market is a battleground of innovation and competition in modem semiconductor business. RAN
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Q1 2025 India smartphone market analysis: Shipment decline amid weak consumer sentiment and elevated inventory
India's smartphone market began 2025 on a cautious note, with Q1 shipments falling 8% year-on-year to 32.4 million units, according to the latest report from Canalys (now part of Omdia). The decline is attributed to persistent demand weakness and elevated channel inventory from late 2024, which
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Smartphone shipment grew by mere 1% in Q12025 compared to year ago quarter
As per latest research from Canalys worldwide smartphone shipment grew by mere 1% year on year in 1st quarter of 2025 compared to year ago quarter. The reasons found by Canalys includes macroeconomic headwinds, cautious consumer sentiment and delayed channel inventory digestion.
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MediaTek integrates power management and amplifier inside RF SoC using TSMC N6RF+ process
In close collaboration MediaTek and TSMC have demonstrated the first silicon-proven power management unit (PMU) and integrated power amplifier (iPA) on TSMC’s N6RF+ process. By bringing these external Power management and power amplifier functions inside the chip saves space and cost. TSMC
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