05 Jul 2026
The regular iPhone 18 may miss two major Siri AI features
Apple is expected to debut the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max this fall, possibly alongside its first foldable iPhone. The standard iPhone 18, however, is said to arrive later in spring 2027 with the iPhone 18e.
@sud_manglam
2026
04 Jul 2026
Live coverage: Semiconductor manufacturing test bed to fly alongside Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 launch
A Falcon 9 rocket stands ready for launch in this file photo. Image: SpaceX. Two semiconductor fabrication test beds will hitch a sub-orbital ride on the first stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that is set to launch another batch of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral shortly after sunrise Sunday.
Steven Young
2026
04 Jul 2026
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Memory Supercycle Is Getting Stronger. Here's How You Can Profit From This Boom With Less Than $100
Micron Technology 's ( MU 5.68% ) latest fiscal 2026 third-quarter results have reaffirmed that the memory boom isn't going away. The chipmaker's revenue increased by 4.4x year over year to $41.4 billion, while earnings per share increased by 13x year over year to $25.11. Micron's guidance made it clear that its phenomenal growth is sustainable, and the fact that customers are lining up to sign…
Harsh Chauhan, Harsh Singh Chauhan
2026
04 Jul 2026
Apple Is Reportedly Planning 5 New iPhones -- Including a $2,500 Foldable. Here's What It Means for the Stock.
Apple ( AAPL +4.88% ) is reportedly preparing its most crowded iPhone lineup in years.
Daniel Sparks
2026
04 Jul 2026
iPhone 18 Pro Strategy Tests Premium Brand Loyalty
A consumer passes in front of a billboard displaying Apple's newly launched iPhone 17 Pro (Photo by Izhar Khan/Getty Images) Getty Images When Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro launches on September 9, it will be more expensive than last year’s model.
Ewan Spence
2026
04 Jul 2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max To Deliver Runtimes Equal To Silicon-Carbon Android Flagships; Tipster Highlights Three Upgrades That Make This Possible
The iPhone 17 Pro Max and its 5,088mAh battery for the eSIM version were already a force to be reckoned with in terms of runtime compared to the competition, but the iPhone 18 Pro Max could surpass its predecessor’s ceiling by a decent margin thanks to a slew of upgrades.
Omar Sohail
2026
04 Jul 2026
India Opens Semiconductor Assembly Facility in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat, on 4 July 2026, describing the project as an important step in India’s wider semiconductor strategy.
@opengov_asia
2026
04 Jul 2026
India Highlights Semiconductor Cluster Growth at Sanand Facility
India has formally inaugurated a new semiconductor packaging and testing facility in Sanand, Gujarat, marking another step in the country’s effort to expand domestic chip manufacturing capacity. Speaking at the event on 4 July 2026, the Prime Minister said the project reflected India’s broader strategy to develop a complete semiconductor ecosystem covering design, manufacturing, testing and…
@opengov_asia
2026
04 Jul 2026
Shenzhen’s Robot Valley emerges as global hub of robotics innovation
Nestled within a 10-kilometer stretch flanked by the Tanglang and Yangtai mountains in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District, China’s “Robot Valley” has rapidly evolved into a global epicenter for robotics innovation, driven by an unparalleled supply chain and deep industry-academia integration.
Xinhua News Agency
2026
