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OECD Mobile Broadband Price Benchmarking Q4 2023

The Q4 2023 update of the OECD Mobile Broadband Price Benchmarking service is now available for download and includes over 1,100 mobile broadband tariff plans from more than 100 providers across 38 OECD countries. The OECD Mobile Broadband Price Benchmarking Service uses the OECD 2017 baskets.

Tech Giants in the Automotive Industry 2024: Cloud Service Provider Trends

Automakers are increasingly turning to cloud service providers (CSPs) for a wide range of business, operational, and engineering-related capabilities. Several CSPs that provide solutions to companies in the automotive industry, including Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Oracle, and their relationships with companies in the industry, including customer relationships, are covered in this report.

Smartphone Image Sensor Shipments by CIS Model with Specifications: Q4 2023

The global smartphone image sensor market experienced a 12% annualized growth in shipments in Q4 2023. The market volumes recovered with the seasonal demand for high-resolution CIS products and correction of the inventory. GalaxyCore GC02M1 and Samsung S5KJN1 were the most shipped CIS products, together achieving over 200 million units during the quarter.

Smartphone Image Sensor Market Share Q4 2023: Sony Semiconductor Leads with Record Revenues

The market for smartphone image sensors rebounded with a revenue growth exceeding 10% in Q4 2023. The correction in the market enabled stocking momentum and combined with seasonal CIS orders for premium smartphones, drove the market revenue in the quarter.

Global Bluetooth TWS Shipments by Region: Q4 2023

Apple remains the shipments leader in Bluetooth True Wireless Stereo (TWS) headsets. AirPod Shipments declined YoY in Q4 2023. Overall TWS headsets growth has slowed down YoY. India is driving growth. Geopolitical turbulence, inflation and looming recession affected shipments negatively. The report offers valuable insights to all designers, vendors, operators, distributors, etc working with TWS headsets.

Global Bluetooth TWS Shipments, Revenues and ASP by Price Tier by Vendor: Q4 2023

Apple remains the shipment and revenue leader in Bluetooth True Wireless Stereo (TWS) headsets in Q4 2023. Apple's share is being eaten by rivals from India and China. Premium-tier remains as the most valuable but Entry-tier rises to the top in shipments.

Global Pro AI Technologies Forecast to 2028

A new generation of AI powered smartphones have appeared. They are set to turbocharge smartphone applications like search, photography, and a host of other applications. Generative AI will drive these changes as powerful new smartphones with high-end chipsets power these applications.

Survey Plus Teardown of the Apple iPhone 15 A3089 Smartphone

There are two new chips manufactured by USI used in the design –WiFi6E/Bluetooth 5.3 Module and U2 UWB Module with 7nm process node die provided by TSMC. There are 15 RF Tuners in the RF design of the iPhone 15 A3089, all of them are the same as those found previously in the iPhone15 A3090 and A3092 models analysis.

Survey Plus Teardown of the Xiaomi Redmi K70 23113RKC6C Smartphone

The older Redmi K60 is equipped with a 5500 mAhbattery. Charging is done through 67W fast wired charging, and it also supports 30W wireless charging. The newer Redmi K70 has a smaller 5000 mAhbattery capacity, but it utilizes an upgraded fast charging technology, allowing for 120W charging speed.

Deep Dive Teardown of the Supermicro CloudDC 1U SuperServer SYS-611C-TN4R Server

The motherboard, although having a different form factor, shares most of its main components with the motherboard from Supermicro’s GPU SuperServerSYS-749GE-TNRT –the previous server computer TechInsights analyzed, most notably the Baseboard Management Controller and the Platform Controller Hub (motherboard chipset).

Public Cloud Shipment, Installed Base, and Market Size Forecast Q1 2024: CPUs, Accelerators, and Memory

This workbook provides a forecast on shipments, consumption, installed base, and market value of the processors and accelerators used by public cloud providers (IaaS and PaaS) to deliver their services.

With Q4 2023, Uber Notches Full-Year Profitability. What’s Next?

In a turnaround from its continued net losses, the international ride hail and delivery operator’s aggressive focus on profitability paid off for the full year 2023, particularly in the fourth quarter.

United Kingdom – Smartphone Shipments and Marketshare by Model: Q4 2023

The United Kingdom is Western Europe's second largest smartphone market. It delivers high volume and revenue to device makers, component suppliers, and operators. Our extensive report shows the top-50 best-selling smartphone models in the UK in the fourth quarter of 2023. Besides popular Apple and Samsung flagships, which brands and models have made their way into the bestsellers and what is the secret behind their success?

Q4 2023 – Vivo: Volumes Grew, Revenues and ASP Declined

Vivo’s smartphone volumes grew but revenues declined in Q4 2023. Its average selling prices (ASPs) also took a sharp downturn. Its search for a stand-out flagship continues. This would be central to a turnaround in its financials. What are its priorities in 2024? Its competitors have greatly pulled ahead of it in the 5G and Foldable segments. Can it now bridge the gap?

Deep Dive Teardown of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 Inch A2991 Laptop

Apple continues its design tradition of using an aluminum enclosure fitted to all internal components. The MacBook Pro A2991 is a laptop that features a fan-based cooling system. Between the Apple processor and heat pipe we found a lot of thermal paste. The laptop is equipped with cooling fans that help to dissipate heat from the internal components, including the CPU.

Playing Catch-up to Amazon, Walmart Acquires Vizio for $2.3 Billion

In an effort to help its advertising business and better compete against Amazon, Walmart acquired smart TV manufacturer Vizio for $2.3 billion on February 20, 2024, pending regulatory approval. Is this a case of Amazon envy? This report examines the rational behind this acquisition and its impact on the market.

Japan Handset Vendor Marketshare by Operator: Q4 2023

Japan handset shipments grew by 9% annually in Q4 2023. As usual, Apple continued to capture top positions through all local Japanese operators including Rakuten Mobile. Our extensive report has tracked the major handset vendors' marketshare by quarter at all major operators in Japan, including NTT Docomo, Softbank and KDDI from Q1 2012, and we started to track Rakuten Mobile, a new MNO launching the services since Q2 2020.

Qualcomm SDR875 Converged mmWave-sub6 Transceiver Floorplan Analysis (RFTF)

This report presents a Basic Floorplan Analysis (BFR) of the Qualcomm HG11-13972-2 die found inside Qualcomm SDR875. The SDR875 was extracted from the Samsung SM-S928U1 Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G smartphone.

HiSilicon Kirin 9000 and Kirin 9006C Processors – A Comparative Look at Taiwanese and Chinese PoP Packaging Technology Advanced Packaging Quick Look Analysis

This is an Advanced Packaging Quick Look (APQ) summary document comparing the Kirin 9000 and the Kirin 9006C processors, provided as a companion deliverable for APQ-2312-802 projects. In 2020, the US government enacted sanctions on Huawei and HiSilicon, constraining their access to manufacturers and markets outside of China.

Apple APL1201 M3 Application Processor TSMC 3nm FinFET HKMG CMOS Process Digital Floorplan Analysis

This report presents a Digital Floorplan Analysis (DFR) of the Apple TMRJ66 die found inside the Apple APL1201 system-in-package (SiP). The Apple APL1201 SiP was extracted from the Apple iMac M3 24-inch display desktop computer (A2874).

Galaxycore GC32E1 1/3.1”, 32MP, 0.70µm Pixel Pitch, Back-Illuminated, CMOS Image Sensor Device Essentials Folder

This device essentials folder (DEF) presents the Galaxycore GC32E1 1/3.1”, 32 MP, 0.70 µm Pixel Pitch, Back-Illuminated, CMOS Image Sensor from the Tecno Spark 20 Front Camera.

USA Handset Vendor Marketshare by Operator: Q4 2023

Handset shipments in the United States declined year-on-year in Q4 2023. Apple led across major carriers, followed by Samsung, which led Android, and then by Motorola, and TCL-Alcatel. Verizon Wireless was the standout operator.

India Smartphone Market by Channel by Vendor - Q4 2023

India Smartphone market grew by 28% annually in Q4 2023. Offline channels held a slight upper hand over online in the quarter. ECommerce retailers were the largest channel sub segment. Flipkart and Amazon led the way for smartphone eCommerce retailing in India. How did the other offline smartphone distribution landscape span out? The report provides detailed channel analysis by quarter, for the overall market and by smartphone vendors in India.

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Forecast - Data Tables - February 2024

This Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) market forecast shows strong growth, driven by legislation, NCAP regimes, and an industry push towards more automated driving. Key changes in this update include China emerging as the lead region for LiDAR adoption.

ADAS Semiconductor Demand Forecast 2021 to 2030 - Feb 2024

This market forecast highlights the growth opportunities for semiconductors used in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Key changes include higher than previously forecast ASP erosion.

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Forecast - Presenter - February 2024 - Powertrain, Body, Chassis & Safety

This presentation file for the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) market forecast shows strong growth, driven by legislation, NCAP regimes, and an industry push towards more automated driving.

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Forecast - Presenter - February 2024 - Autonomous Vehicles Service

This presentation file for the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) market forecast shows strong growth, driven by legislation, NCAP regimes, and an industry push towards more automated driving. Key changes in this update include China emerging as the lead region for LiDAR adoption.

Global Pro AI Technologies Forecast to 2028

A new generation of AI powered smartphones have appeared. They are set to turbocharge smartphone applications like search, photography, and a host of other applications. Generative AI will drive these changes as powerful new smartphones with high-end chipsets power these applications.

USA Smartphone Vendor Marketshare by Operator: Q4 2023

Smartphone shipments in the United States were down on annual basis in Q4 2023, though on a much smaller basis than in previous recent quarters. Apple was number one in hardware and software, with Samsung leading in the Android space. Verizon was the market smartphone shipment leader.

Chinese OEM Electric Vehicle Strategies: Pace and Price Competition Advantage

Chinese auto makers command the advantage of speed and economies of scale in electric vehicles over their global OEM competitors in their home market. But Tesla is disrupting the market with an aggressive cost reduction strategy, bringing more Chinese EV start-ups into administration. This report looks at recent developments in Chinese OEM electrification strategies.

 

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