China Smartphone Vendor and OS Marketshare: Q4 2023

China smartphone market dropped -0.3% YoY in Q4 2023 by volume. It is the 11th consecutive quarter that the market posts annual decline and the whole year ended with -6% YoY decline rate. Vendor wise, Apple underperformed the market but regained the top position in China market in Q4. Honor and vivo ranked the second and the third, followed closely by the surging Huawei.
06Feb

Survey Plus Teardown of the Honor 100 MAA-AN00 Smartphone

The Apple Watch Series 9 features a system-in-package (SiP) module that contains a TSMC manufactured integrated fanout package-on-package (InFO-PoP). This configuration has been observed before, but in the S9 the InFO-PoP houses a PMIC die alongside the processor at the bottom of the PoP, in a first for Apple.
05Feb

Apple Watch Series 9 System in Package TSMC InFO-PoP Package Technology Advanced Packaging Quick Look Analysis

The Apple Watch Series 9 features a system-in-package (SiP) module that contains a TSMC manufactured integrated fanout package-on-package (InFO-PoP). This configuration has been observed before, but in the S9 the InFO-PoP houses a PMIC die alongside the processor at the bottom of the PoP, in a first for Apple. Multiple second sourced PoP memory packages were documented during analysis.
05Feb

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Teardown

Explore the next frontier in mobile technology with Samsung's Galaxy S24 series. Unveiling a powerful blend of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Exynos platforms (in select markets), these flagship smartphones redefine excellence. Immerse yourself in AI-driven features, enhanced displays, and an advanced 50 MP Periscope camera system. Elevate your mobile experience with the Galaxy S24 series - where innovation meets unparalleled performance.
05Feb