Smartphones

Sony to begin plastic packaging phase-out next year

TOKYO – Sony will start phasing out plastic packaging for small electronic gadgets such as smartphones, cameras and audio accessories…

2 years ago

Google’s Pixel phone and watch are best Apple alternatives yet

Alphabet Inc.’s Google has been selling smartphones under its own brand for a dozen years, but its failure to break…

2 years ago

Apple changed its mind. So, who’s on the hook?

by ANJANI TRIVEDI  APPLE Inc is pulling back from plans to increase production of its new iPhones this year.  Instead,…

2 years ago

EU lawmakers impose single charger for all smartphones

STRASBOURG – The EU parliament on Tuesday passed a new law requiring USB-C to be the single charger standard for…

2 years ago

Apple Counts on Upscale Shoppers to Turn Latest iPhone Into Hit

THE latest iPhone hits stores Friday, and Apple Inc. is counting on well-heeled shoppers to make the device a hit…

2 years ago

Samsung’s profit misses as recession claims latest tech casualty

SAMSUNG Electronics Co.’s quarterly profit missed estimates after cooling demand for consumer gadgets hit its chip division, spurring concerns about…

2 years ago

Geely chairman eyes phone-making by acquiring Meizu Tech

LI SHUFU, founder and chairman of carmaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co, is expanding his manufacturing empire to include smartphones…

3 years ago

Apple products set to use common charging point after EU deal

ALL smartphones and tablets would have to use a common charger under a provisional European Union (EU) agreement clinched on…

3 years ago

TSMC Sales Soar to Record on Demand for Smartphones, Cars

By BLOOMBERG Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. revenue rose to a record in the first quarter on demand for chips used…

3 years ago

Slow pick-up of gadgets expected in 1Q22

by SHAFIQQUL ALIFF / pic by MUHD AMIN NAHARUL THE National Tech Association of Malaysia (Pikom) expected a slow pick-up of…

3 years ago

AmBank partners KIP for seamless cashless transaction

The partnership allows merchants to accept cards payment from customers without needing to invest in an expensive card terminal  By…

3 years ago

The Godfather, RM2.9t and a ‘Game of Chicken’

An extremely expensive game is being played out in the semiconductor industry where the winners will look like heroes and…

3 years ago

Disabled people can now use Android phones with face gestures

by AFP SAN FRANCISCO - Using a raised eyebrow or smile, people with speech or physical disabilities can now operate…

3 years ago