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Order visibility for the traditional peak season in the second half of this year is still unclear going into the second quarter, according to a number of IC design houses.

LGES batteries are expected to be adopted by Samsung Electronics upcoming foldable devices, according to a Korean media report.

Recently, Samsung Electronics has been rumored to be actively recruiting system semiconductor R&D talent from China for products like GPUs. This is to help turn around its Exynos series of mobile APs from its performance controversies. The R&D results of its collaboration with AMD are also receiving attention.

Demand for GaAs-based power amplifiers (PAs) is expected to pick up gradually in the second half of 2023 with the recovery of smartphone shipments, according to DIGITIMES Researchs study of the GaAs-based PA market.

Smartphone lens module specialists Largan Precision and Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) have been identified as potential suppliers for the next iPhone series that is expected to feature periscope lenses, according to industry sources.

A WTO panel ruled that Indias decision to impose import customs duty on communication products, including mobile phones, violated its obligation under the global trading system in a dispute with the EU, Japan, and Taiwan.

Huawei remains committed to developing an all-connected ecosystem despite the US sanctions that have blocked its access to the 5G handset market, according to the Chinese tech firms distributor in Taiwan, Xunweitech.

As charging and storage space demand for mobile devices like handsets, notebooks, and tablets continues to rise, major consumer electronics brands and third-party suppliers of accessories are successively releasing fast charging devices adopting third-generation semiconductor GaN technology, according to industry sources.

Despite a recent surge in short-lead-time orders for LCD Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI) is supporting inventory replenishment needs, overall sales in the consumer electronics, particularly handset sales in China, continue to be disappointing, according to sources at fabless chipmakers.

Chinese telecom equipment giant Huawei believes that 5.5G is a crucial step toward 6G advancement.