Artificial intelligence (AI) chips have become essential for powering various advanced device features, especially in smartphones. A few AI examples related to a phone’s camera include: Adjusting camera settings for optimal results Applying filters in real-time while capturing photos or videos Tracking moving objects in real-time, keeping them focused for the shot Identifying scenes in…
More than 110 of Apple’s partners adapting 100-percent renewable production
Apple has announced over 110 of its manufacturing partners around the world are moving to 100-percent renewable energy for their Apple production, with nearly 8 GW of planned clean energy set to come online. Once completed, these commitments will avoid over 15 million metric tons of CO2e annually — the equivalent of taking more than…
Consumer technology trends: smart, wearable, fun
Consumer technology devices — including smartphones and wearables — have become must-haves for most people at work and in their everyday lives. Here’s what industry experts expect to see in the coming months: eSIM: Before too long, smartphones will no longer require conventional SIM cards. The eSIM, now used by Apple in its iPhones and…
How India is cornering the smartphone market
India is currently the second top manufacturer of smartphones in the world and quickly catching up to first-place, China. Samsung is slowly closing manufacturing shops in China and opening new ones in India. And, Apple is next in line to do so. In fact, Foxconn — one of the largest contract maker of electronics, including…