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Chinese firms ask workers to shun <span style='color:red'>iPhones</span>, buy Huawei devices

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Chinese firms ask workers to shun iPhones, buy Huawei devices

Extending support to Huawei which is facing immense pressure from the US, Chinese companies have rallied behind the tech giant, offering hefty discounts to employees to buy Huawei devices and shun iPhones.According to a report in Nikkei Asian Review on Tuesday, the move came after the detention of Huawei's Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou in Canada at the request of American prosecutors."Many Chinese businesses have told employees they will receive subsidies if they buy Huawei smartphones to aid the company. Most are subsidizing 10-20 per cent of the purchase price, with some even covering the full amount," said the report.Over 20 Chinese companies also took to social media to announce that they will increase purchases of other Huawei products, the report added.Some other Chinese companies are also boycotting Apple."According to Chinese media, a Shanghai-based business association said it would expel anyone who bought Apple products," said the report.The diplomatic row over Huawei has escalated after China reacted to its CFO's arrest, arresting a second Canadian in China in December in a potential act of retribution.The Canadian Foreign Ministry identified the national as Michael Spavor, founder of the Paektu Cultural Exchange, a Canadian-owned China-based company that helps to facilitate trips to North Korea.China earlier arrested Michael Kovrig, a former Canadian diplomat who currently works for the non-profit organization International Crisis Group as its northeast Asia senior adviser.A Chinese court in December banned the sale and import of most iPhone models after granting Qualcomm an injunction against Apple.Qualcomm claimed that Apple violated two of its patents.To avoid the ban, Apple released a small update to iOS last week, saying that iOS version 12.1.2 contains software changes exclusive to China.

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Huawei

Release time：2018-12-27 00:00 reading：1227 Continue reading>>

Chinese court grants Qualcomm injunction, bans sale of <span style='color:red'>iPhones</span> with iOS 11

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Chinese court grants Qualcomm injunction, bans sale of iPhones with iOS 11

Qualcomm said that it won two injunctions from a Chinese Court barring Apple from selling several models of iPhone that were found to violate two patents held by Qualcomm.It is unclear what the impact of the ruling will be. Apple maintains that the order pertains only to iPhones running the legacy iOS 11 — an assertion that Qualcomm disputes — and said all iPhone models remain available for sale in China."The orders aren’t specific to the operating system installed on the phones," said Dan Rosenberg, Qualcomm's general counsel and executive vice president. "Apple made similar arguments in the trial on the merits, and the court went forward and issued these orders. If Apple is violating the orders, Qualcomm will seek enforcement of the orders through enforcement tribunals that are part of the Chinese court system.”The ruling — issued by the Fuzhou Intermediate People’s Court in China — is the latest chapter in the ongoing feud between Apple and Qualcomm, the longtime supplier of the baseband modem used in iPhones. Since a dispute over licensing fees last year, the two companies have traded lawsuits in multiple jurisdictions, with billions of dollars potentially at stake. Apple chose to use a modem supplied by Intel in its latest iPhone models, the XS and XS Max.In September, a U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) judge found that iPhones violate a Qualcomm patent but declined to recommended a ban on iPhones in the U.S. A final determination by the ITC is expected early next year.According to Jim McGregor, principal analyst with Tirias Research, the Fuzhou court ruling may force Apple to the bargaining table."With this being just the first of many court cases in China, Germany, and the U.S., this is likely to push Apple for a resolution as soon as possible even as it files an appeal," McGregor said in an email exchange with EE Times. "Apple has now lost with the ITC and a China court. If not, Apple faces both a significant financial and market share impact."Romit Shah, managing director and senior analyst in global markets research at Nomura Instinet, agreed, saying the preliminary injunction by the Fuzhou court "paves a path toward settlement" between Apple and Qualcomm.Shah added that China "tends to be politically motivated" and said the Fuzhou ruling against Apple — the largest U.S. company — could be seen as retaliation for the recent arrest of Huawei's chief financial officer in Canada at the request of the U.S. "China is set to decide on more than 20 patent disputes [between Apple and Qualcomm], and we don’t see why the rulings would be in favor of Apple," Shah wrote in a report.The Qualcomm patents at issue enable consumers to adjust and reformat the size and appearance of photographs, and to manage applications using a touch screen when viewing, navigating and dismissing applications on their phones, Qualcomm said.In a statement, Apple said that Qualcomm's efforts to ban iPhone sales in China is "another desperate move by a company whose illegal practices are under investigation by regulators around the world."Apple also claimed that Qualcomm is asserting three patents against Apple that it never raised before, "including one which has already been invalidated."Apple said it would pursue all legal options through Chinese courts. Shah said Apple would almost certainly filed with the Fuzhou court for reconsideration, but added that — unlike in the U.S. — injunctions in China typically remain in effect during the appeal process.Shah also said that the ruling relates to the use of touch screen and camera firmware, which he believes have nothing to do with iOS versions. He estimated that roughly 15-20 million iPhone units would be impacted.

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Qualcomm,iPhones

Release time：2018-12-11 00:00 reading：2936 Continue reading>>

Trump suggests US could slap 10% tariffs on <span style='color:red'>iPhones</span> and laptops imported from China

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Trump suggests US could slap 10% tariffs on iPhones and laptops imported from China

President Donald Trump suggested he could place a 10 percent tariff on iPhones and laptops imported from China, in an interview with the Wall Street Journal published Monday. He also said it's "highly unlikely" that he would delay an increase in tariffs from 10 percent to 25 percent on Jan. 1, just four days before a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping."Maybe. Maybe. Depends on what the rate is," the president said to The Wall Street Journal about the possible iPhone and laptop tariffs. "I mean, I can make it 10 percent, and people could stand that very easily."Apple stock was down nearly 2 percent in after-hours trading.Trump said he expects he will increase tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods to 25 percent. He will also add $267 billion worth of tariffs onto goods that are not already subjected to existing tariffs if the two countries don't make a deal.Apple's products are currently exempt from the tariffs. It previously announced that the tariffs would affect the Apple Watch, AirPods and other products, but were spared when the tariffs were announced. Although iPhones are assembled in China, several parts come from the U.S.Apple could not immediately be reached for comment.

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Instant news

Release time：2018-11-28 00:00 reading：1110 Continue reading>>

Apple to Announce New <span style='color:red'>iPhones</span> This Fall with a Budget Version Due to Cost Reduction of Components

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Apple to Announce New iPhones This Fall with a Budget Version Due to Cost Reduction of Components

According to TrendForce, the sales of Apple’s iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X that were released in 2017 were lower than expected for models that celebrate 10th anniversary of the iPhone line. Sales of the iPhone 8/X series were affected by the delayed launch. Moreover, the demand for iPhone X has not been as strong as anticipated because consumers still need time to adjust to the high prices. While the market performance of the iPhone 8/X series has fallen short of the high expectations, iPhone sales as a whole are sustained by the popularity of models from the earlier generations. TrendForce finds that total iPhone sales for the whole year of 2017 reached around 216 million units, roughly the same as the annual figure for 2016.Similarly, the company plans to introduce three new iPhone models later this year, says TrendForce. All three models would continue to feature Face ID, and two of them would be premium versions with an AMOLED screen. Apple Pencil would be offered as an option as well. With the production volume estimated by TrendForce at around 83~88 million units, the new iPhones to be released may take a larger share of the company’s annual sales volume compared with the three models last year. For 2018, TrendForce expects the sales volume of iPhones to remain flat or grow marginally by 2~3%, influenced by the saturated smartphone market and the longer replacement cycle of phones across the world. In the global revenue ranking, Apple would retain its second position, following Samsung.Specs and pricing strategies of new iPhonesIn terms of tech specs, the new iPhones may include two AMOLED versions, with a size of 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch respectively, as well as a less expensive 6.1-inch version with an LCD screen. The two premium models with AMOLED screen have already been assembled in the OEMs since late July, while the assembly of the LCD models is scheduled at mid-September. All three models are expected to be shipped in September and October as previously scheduled.Regarding the prices, TrendForce believes that Apple is bound to adjust its pricing strategies, influenced by Chinese brands that have successfully expanded their market shares with products that offer high performances at affordable prices. Moreover, Apple will need to improve its cost structure to cope with the threats brought by Android brands. In order to maintain its profitability, Apple is said to bargain with its supply chain partners for cost reduction of components, especially the components that have been used in earlier generations of iPhone.For the budget 6.1-inch LCD version, it will come with Face ID, Dual-SIM function, and a larger screen than its predecessor iPhone 8. The specs upgrades would make new iPhones more favorable in the competition with Android phones. On the other hand, the cost of this model has been approaching that of iPhone 8 Plus due to the upgrades. However, the 6.1-inch LCD model would be positioned by Apple’s main product this year, with a production share of around 50% in the new iPhone series. Apple is bound to adjust the prices of this model to meet the market expectation and to further expand its market share. Considering the cost reduction of components, TrendForce estimates the starting price of this LCD version at around $699~749.As for the two premium AMOLED versions, they would both feature a memory content of 4GB. The 5.8-inch one would come as the successor of iPhone X, but with a lower starting price of $899~949, notes TrendForce. With the anticipated launch of this model, iPhone X will start its “end of life” process earlier due to the high similarity in the specs of these two models.The 6.5-inch AMOLED version would target at the premium business segment, with an extra-large screen and Dual-SIM service, but the Dual-SIM function is expected to be available only in certain regions. Limited within US$1,000 threshold as to encourage purchasing from consumers, the starting price of the premium AMOLED iPhone for 2018 will likely to be the same as that of iPhone X, at US$999, according to the prediction of TrendForce.

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Apple

Release time：2018-08-15 00:00 reading：1137 Continue reading>>

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Apple starts production of its 7nm A12 chips for 2018 iPhones

Like last year, there are going to be three new iPhone models introduced later in 2018 and all of them are going to have a bezel-less design. One other similarity is that all three models are going to be using the Apple A12 chipset made using the 7nm technology from TSMC.There will be lots of benefits to using newer technology in the 2018 iPhone lineup and with mass production started by Apple, it does not appear like a delay in the launch of the newer models is going to show up in the middle of this progress.A12 promises at least 20% better performanceWith Apple having started working on the mass production phase, TSMC earlier promised that its 7nm technology will be able to show at least 20% better performance as compared to the 10nm process and up to 40% energy efficiency. The A12 might also be smaller, faster and will consume less power thanks to the latest advancements undertaken by TSMC.As a result, if the new iPhones possess the same batteries as the models that were released last year, they will still be able to show better battery endurance for the buyer. Apps will also open up much faster thanks to the improved performance of the chip and overall performance will be noticeable.iPhone 2018 lineup: Specifications, FeaturesMost of us already know that there are going to be three brand new models that Apple will be announced during the month of September. One of them will be the iPhone X Plus, the second one will be an iPhone X successor, and the third model is going to be that iPhone to feature a bezel-less display, but instead of an OLED, it will come shipped with an LCD screen for a cheaper price.The iPhone X Plus will be the biggest phone that Apple has ever produced and it is going to be the same size as the iPhone 8 Plus according to rumors. Though it might have a massive screen, it should still be easier for people to carry who have slightly larger palms.The iPhone X successor is expected to feature the same 5.8-inch display as the iPhone X model that was released in 2017. Several reports have repeatedly said that component orders are going to be in check this time, so there should be no delay when it comes to a proper release of all three models. Apple has also been reported to price these phones in the same manner as the iPhone X so you will need to spend more money again if you will be upgrading.iPhone 2018: PriceThe 6.4-inch OLED iPhone X Plus, with some rumors claiming that the screen size could go up to 6.5 inches will retail for $1,099 (unofficial price of Rs. 75,204.57). The smaller 5.8-inch OLED version will retail for $999 (unofficial price of Rs. 68,361.57), and the 6.1-inch model with LCD technology will be sold for $750 (unofficial price of Rs. 51,322.50).iPhone 2018 lineup: Release date in IndiaThe announcement of all three models will take place during the month of September, with Apple putting them officially on sale in the following week because component shortages might not happen this time as it did during the iPhone X launch. In India, the launch of the three new iPhone models is going to take place after September 2018.The advantage for buyers is that after the iPhone X Plus, iPhone X successor and the iPhone 9 are officially put on sale in India, the models released in 2017 will become cheaper. Apple promises software updates for iPhones longer than any Android competitor, so even if you get a model released in 2017, you will get to experience the best features from upcoming software releases.

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Apple

Release time：2018-05-29 00:00 reading：1213 Continue reading>>

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