Stories by Michael Kan

Taiwan fines Samsung for defaming HTC with fabricated reviews

Taiwan has slapped Korean electronics giant Samsung with a fine for fabricating Internet forum posts that praised the company at the expense of rivals including its home-country handset competitor HTC.

Written by Michael Kan24 Oct. 13 15:47

China Mobile posts rare profit decline of 8.8 per cent in Q3

Despite its growing customer base, China Mobile, the country's largest carrier, saw a rare decline in profit for the third quarter in the latest sign that rival operators and local Internet companies are eating into its earnings.

Written by Michael Kan21 Oct. 13 13:11

China's Huawei turns the table on security after Snowden NSA leaks

One year after U.S. politicians labeled it an espionage threat, China's Huawei Technologies continues to face security concerns -- but this time, those might not be a factor as the company sells to a market rattled by the Edward Snowden leaks of U.S. classified surveillance programs.

Written by Michael Kan18 Oct. 13 13:12

Chipmaker TSMC reports earnings up 5 percent on record Q3 revenue

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. saw net profit for the third quarter rise 5 percent year on year as revenue hit a record, but the chipmaker warned that this could slip later in the year due to a slowdown in demand for high-end smartphones.

Written by Michael Kan17 Oct. 13 09:01

HTC One Max packs fingerprint scanner, 5.9-inch screen

HTC's newest phone, the 5.9-inch HTC One Max, includes a fingerprint scanner -- although unlike the one in Apple's latest iPhone, it's located on the back of the device.

Written by Michael Kan15 Oct. 13 07:27