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iPhone X Successor Might be Cheaper Thanks to Reduced BOM

by Andrew Fenn

According to Digitimes Research, the 5.9″ successor to the iPhone X will see more than a 10% reduction in its manufacturing bill of materials, which could position it as the cheapest of the three …

Tags:Apple| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartphones| Vol 25 - Issue 11

Good Enough!

by Norbert Hildebrand

How often have you heard or said ‘Good Enough’ in your life? To your friends, colleagues, family, etc. ‘good enough’ may mean something completely different than it does for you. Nevertheless, everyone uses this …

Tags:LCD| OLEDs| Smartphones| TV (Television)| Vol 25 - Issue 12

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LG’s Next Flagship Smartphone Returning to LCD Roots?

by Andrew Fenn

A variety of sources across the internet are reporting that LG’s next flagship smartphone, the G7, will not follow in the footsteps of the iPhone X or the company’s own V30 handset and use …

Tags:LCD Panels| LG Electronics (LGE)| Mobile Display Monitor| OLEDs| Smartphones| Vol 25 - Issue 11

Apple to Release the Biggest, Most Expensive iPhone This Year?

by Andrew Fenn

Apple may release a 6.5″ OLED iPhone X Plus this year with a price tag of $1,400, according to Forbes. This will be the biggest iPhone yet, eclipsing the screen of the iPhone X …

Tags:Apple| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartphones| Vol 25 - Issue 11

Apple to Add 250-270 Million Flat Panels to its Basket in 2018

by Andrew Fenn

It has been estimated that Apple will purchase between 250 and 270 million flat panels for iPhone devices in 2018. Digitimes made the claim, citing unnamed sources from the Taiwan panel industry. Breaking the …

Tags:Apple| Mobile Display Monitor| OLEDs| Smartphones| Vol 25 - Issue 11

Qualcomm and the Advent of 5G Cell Networks

by Steve Sechrist

In case you missed it, 5G is at the root of the recent headlines of the US Treasury Dept. scuttling a “$121B hostile Chinese takeover bid” (to the Singapore-based Broadcom) of mobile chip maker, …

Tags:5G| Chip Technology| Networks| Security| Smartphone Market| Smartphones| Vol 25 - Issue 11

Samsung Introduces Authorised Smartphone Repair Service Across US

by Andrew Fenn

Samsung has launched a same-day repair service for Galaxy smartphone owners across the United States. Customers can now bring their Galaxy devices to more than 300 Samsung Care-authorised uBreakiFix service locations for same-day support, …

Tags:Mobile Display Monitor| Samsung| Smartphones| Vol 25 - Issue 11| warranty

Samsung Starts to ship Galaxy S9 and S9+

by Bob Raikes

Samsung Electronics has officially launched the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ in markets around the world. The company’s latest flagship smartphones are now available in stores in approximately 70 countries, including Korea, the U.S., …

Tags:Mobile Display Monitor| Samsung| Smartphones| Vol 25 - Issue 11

Foxconn Was the Top Smartphone Manufacturer in 2017 Q4

by Andrew Fenn

According to Digitimes, IDC Taiwan has reported that Foxconn beat Samsung to the number-one spot in the smartphone manufacture race during the fourth quarter of 2017, thanks to the release of the iPhone 8 …

Tags:Foxconn (Honhai)| Market Data| Mobile Display Monitor| Samsung| Smartphones| Vol 25 - Issue 10

California State Assembly Introduces Right to Repair Act

by Andrew Fenn

California State Assembly member Susan Eggman has announced that she will be introducing the California Right to Repair Act. The legislation would require manufacturers of electronics to make diagnostic and repair information, as well …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartphones| USA| Vol 25 - Issue 11| warranty

TechInsights Launches Samsung Galaxy S9 Teardown Blog

by Andrew Fenn

Following the device’s official reveal at this year’s Mobile World Congress, which took place last month, TechInsights’ long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone teardown analysis blog has arrived. Interested parties can click here to visit …

Tags:Mobile Display Monitor| Samsung| Smartphones| Teardowns| Vol 25 - Issue 10