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Foxconn Looks to Lower Apple Reliance

by Super User

Sources in the upstream supply chain say that Foxconn is seeking to reduce its dependence on business from Apple. The company has been ‘aggressively’ assisting Chinese smartphone brands, such as Xiaomi, Oppo and Meizu.

Tags:Apple| Foxconn (Honhai)| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 21 - Issue 39| Volume 21

Apple Emphasises Quality – And Pays For it

by Super User

The cost of manufacturing the display for the Apple Watch (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 36) is ‘several times’ higher than equivalent LCD or glass-based AMOLED screens, says NPD DisplaySearch. The screen is a …

Innolux’s Monthly Sales 19% Higher YoY

by Super User

Innolux reported sales of NT$38.5 billion ($1.2 billion) in September, 0.8% higher month on month and 18.8% up on September 2013. Last month’s result brought sales for the third quarter to NT$113.1 billion ($3.7 …

Associations Call for ITA Agreement

by Super User

IT associations from around the world have called for an early conclusion to talks on the Information Technology Agreement (ITA). It is hoped that the talks will reach an end before the leaders of …

Ingram Micro Adds Kazam

by Super User

Ingram Micro Mobility has added Kazam smartphones to its portfolio. The company is now distributing the devices in Italy and Poland.

Microsoft Committed to Surface

by Super User

Microsoft wasted no time recently in countering a claim by Taiwan’s Digitimes that the company was ‘likely to terminate the [Surface] product line’. A blog post by Surface general manager Brian Hall (http://tinyurl.com/kc7fxr9) showed …

Tags:Microsoft| Mobile Display Monitor| tablets| Vol 21 - Issue 40| Volume 21

Acer, Asustek see September Sales Decline

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Acer reported sales of NT$31.1 billion ($1 billion) in September, 4.2% higher than August but down 5.7% from September 2013. Last month’s result brought sales for the year to date to NT$244.1 billion ($8 …

Parks: 46 Million Paying UltraHD Customers by 2018

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According to Parks Associates, more than 46 million households globally will subscribe to an UltraHD pay-TV service by 2018. Such services will be deployed to differentiate providers from their competitors. They are expected to …

Japan Display Warns of Surprise Loss

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Japan Display (JDI) has issued a revised forecast for this year and said it now expects to record a net loss of

Tags:Financial Data| Japan Display Inc (JDI)| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 21 - Issue 41| Volume 21

Tablets Cannibalise TV for UK Children

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According to Ofcom, one-third of UK children aged 5-15 own their own tablet – and 11% between aged 3 and 4. The 34% figure represents almost a 100% YoY increase, from 19% ownership in …

Tags:Mobile Display Monitor| UK (United Kingdom)| Vol 21 - Issue 41| Volume 21

Nanoco Result 15/10/2014

by Super User

Nanoco Group plc has released its preliminary results, posting a net loss for the year of

HBO Streaming Service Targets Cord-Cutters

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The HBO cable network will launch a streaming service next year, aimed at cord-cutters. CEO Richard Plepler said that the OTT service, which will initially only be available in the USA, will not require …