Monthly Archives: July 2022

Apple Couldn’t Develop Own 5G Modems in Time, Qualcomm to Remain Supplier for iPhone in 2023: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple has failed to develop its own 5G modem chips in time for the iPhone 15 that is expected to launch in the second half of the year 2023, says analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in his tweet. Qualcomm is expected to remain the exclusive supplier for 5G modem chips for new iPhones. Qualcomm had earlier expected…

MediaTek Plans to Open New Design Centre in the US With $1.4 Million Aid From the State

MediaTek, the world’s fourth largest chip designer by revenue, plans to create a new design centre in US’ Indiana in partnership with Purdue University. While there is no clarity on how much the company would invest in its first Midwestern design hub, MediaTek said it will receive $1.4 million from the state for the centre.Read…

Semiconductor Shortage Led to Record Wire Fraud Cases Faced by Desperate Buyers: Report

A recent report from ERAI concluded that in 2021, there were 101 wire fraud cases reported to the US-based firm, up from 70 in 2020. Companies looking for chips they could not find through authorised and vetted distributors were trying to buy them from shadier brokers and transferring funds for goods that never got delivered, ERAI…

The iPhone Turns 15: A Look at the Past (And Future) of One of the 21st Century’s Most Influential Devices

Apple’s iPhone is celebrating 15 years since the smartphone was first launched by the Cupertino company in 2007. Since its debut a decade and a half ago, Apple has evolved its flagship iPhone models to include improved specifications and features. Here’s a look at how the iPhone has evolved, from offering 2G EDGE connectivity on…