Podcast #58 – Component Shortage: Will it drive the eSIM migration?
The COVID-19-led semiconductor shortage disrupted the supply chains of several industries. The shortage also accelerated lead times for key…
Podcast #57 – Will 5G Offset Macroeconomic Weakness in SEA Smartphone Market?
Southeast Asia, one of the world’s most promising markets, saw its smartphone shipments decline in Q2 2022. But despite this, Thailand’s premium…
Podcast #56: Foundry Capacity Expansion Easing Chip Shortage, But Weakening Demand Can Cause Oversupply
The global semiconductor components shortage has been in the news since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trade tensions between the US and China…
Podcast #55: 5G FWA Update – Connecting Next Half Billion Households
The consumer demand for high-speed home broadband continues to grow at a rapid pace as companies adopt the hybrid working culture. Even personal…
Podcast #54: Private Networks – What are the Key Trends, Market Drivers, & Challenges
Private Networks, especially in relation to 5G, were one of the hot topics of discussion at the Mobile World Congress (MWC 22) in Barcelona earlier…
Podcast #53: How Trade-Ins, Sustainability & Awareness are Driving Refurbished Smartphone Growth
Refurbished smartphones are cost-effective alternatives for consumers looking to save money when buying a smartphone. Apple and Samsung are the top…
Podcast #52 – Digital Cockpit to Drive Future Connected Car Experiences
Modern cars now feature an array of advanced digital technologies such as ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) that offer things like lane…
Podcast #51: Smartphone Battery – Not all mAh are Created Equal
Smartphones have become a big part of our daily lives. From advanced processing power to vivid high-refresh-rate displays and stunning cameras, there…
Podcast #50 – Disruptive Trends Shaping the Next Decade & Beyond
It is always interesting to talk about the future. But in the absence of any magical crystal ball, getting your prediction right needs experience,…
Podcast: How a Low-Power Edge AI Chip Company is Driving Intelligence in Consumer Devices
As home security solutions such as security cameras are now used in several households, there is an increasing need for AI (Artificial Intelligence)…
Podcast – Global Smartphone Market: Musical Chairs
The global smartphone market has been through a bumpy ride during the last couple of years — US sanctions on Huawei, COVID-19, ongoing component…
Podcast: How Xiaomi, Qualcomm are Delivering 5G, AI-based Experiences to Consumers
Mobile handsets have evolved with every new cellular generation, both in terms of form factor and capabilities. From advanced photography and…
Podcast: US, India Look to Reshape Manufacturing Landscape
The geopolitical tensions between the US and China disrupted supply chains after sanctions against ZTE and Huawei. The global pandemic and lockdown…
Podcast: High-res, Lossless Audio Crucial in Delivery of Music in its Purest Form
Personal and home audio technology has greatly evolved over the years. We have moved from wired to mono Bluetooth and stereo wireless headphones to…
Podcast: COVID-19 Second Wave to Test Resilience of India’s Growing Smartphone Market
As India battles a more virulent second wave of COVID-19, lockdown-like restrictions have been imposed across several states. This has impacted…
Podcast: Operator Promos Drive US 5G Smartphone Prices Under $150
The beginning of 2020 was quite challenging for the smartphone market after the COVID-19 outbreak, which resulted in lockdowns across several…
Podcast: Online Channels Help SEA Beat COVID Blues, Attract OEMs
The South East Asia (SEA) smartphone market declined in the first half of 2020 due to COVID-19 lockdowns. But as the restrictions started to ease,…
Podcast: 5G Smartphone Shipments to Double in 2021 Despite Component Shortages
We saw the first wave of 5G smartphone launches in H1 2019 with prices above $1,000. These premium smartphones gave way to a completely new pricing…