Taiwan leader inspects navy as China prepares drills

An agreement to provide Taiwan with submarine manufacturing technology and the appointment of hawkish National Security Adviser John Bolton have also hardened views among anti-America nationalists in China. In a reiteration of China's military resolve ... ( read original story ...)

ZenFone 5 launched in Taiwan

Asustek Computer has launched its new ZenFone 5 in the Taiwan market priced at NT$11,990 (US$410) targeting the mid-range smartphone segment. The ZenFone 5 features a 6.2-inch 19:9 IPS display with a resolution of 2,246 by 1,080 pixels and a Qualcomm ... ( read original story ...)

ASUS ZenFone 5 Officially Launched in Taiwan

One of the first successful smartphones from the Taiwanese company, Asustek was the original ZenFone 5. So the idea behind the #Backto5 event was to not only follow the sequence but also bring back the feeling of the first successful Asus smartphone. ( read original story ...)

ASUS Zenfone 5 Price Leaks Ahead of Taiwan & China Launch

It is expected to arrive in Taiwan in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM options. It runs on the latest Android 8.0 that is customized with the newest Zen UI. A 3,000mAh battery enabled with Quick Charge 3.0 powers the smartphone. Read More: Asus ZenFone 5Q Pre-orders ... ( read original story ...)

First blockchain smartphone set for release

The new device comes from start-up Sirin Labs (based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland) and electronics manufacturing company Foxconn (from New Taipei City, Taiwan). The two will produce the Finney blockchain smartphone. The aim of the new device is to simplify ... ( read original story ...)

Video: Prototype shows how foldable smartphones might appear

Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has showcased a prototype foldable AMOLED display, and now we might have an idea what the future holds for foldable smartphones. The prototype can be seen in a video and while it's evident that the ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan shares rise above 10,900 on increased turnover

The Taiwan Stock Exchange's main index ... Largan Precision Co., a supplier of smartphone camera lenses to Apple Inc., gained 8.30 percent to close at NT$3,250.00, while IC packaging and testing service provider Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc ... ( read original story ...)

Traveling outside the USA: how do I make my smartphone work

At the end of the week I will be traveling internationally to Taiwan. This is my first time owning an unlocked smartphone (a Moto E4) and I am trying to figure out how to keep in contact back home. My current carrier is a PAYGO plan with Mint and my ... ( read original story ...

Taiwan Mobile reports strong earnings for March

Taiwan Mobile outperformed peer telecom operators Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) and Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) in March and the first quarter of 2018 in terms of net earnings and EPS, according to data released by companies. Taiwan Mobile posted net ... ( read original story ...)

US Grants Licenses to Help Taiwan Build Fleet of Attack Subs

The U.S. Department of State has approved licenses for U.S. defense contractors to sell sensitive U.S.-made submarine technology to Taiwan to support the construction of a yet to be determined number of domestically-designed and -produced diesel-electric ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan to invest NT$70 million per year in quantum computer R&D

According to Minister of Science and Technology Chen Liang-gee (陳良基), his ministry wants Taiwan to get a firm grasp on quantum computing, a skill of growing importance, so as to not fall behind in the international arena. The benefits of quantum ... ( read original story ...)

US To Provide Conventional Submarine Technology To Taiwan

US defense contractors will help Taiwan to construct its own submarines by providing Taipei with conventional technology to counter threats from China. Taiwan last year launched a plan to manufacture its own submarines amid deteriorating relations with ... ( read original story ...)