The Taiwanese Smartphone Application IC Market, 1Q 2011

The Taiwanese Smartphone industry shipment volume hit a record high and reached approximately 31.77 million units in the fourth quarter of 2010. Upheld by the significant shipment growth, it is forecasted that in the first quarter of 2011, traditionally an off-season, the Taiwanese Smartphone application IC market shipment volume will reach approximately 208.17 million units, while market value will stand at approximately US$1.27 billion, up 26.1% and 25.9%, respectively, compared to the fourth quarter of 2010. Pushed by significant end market demand and shipments, the overall Taiwanese Smartphone application IC market shipment volume arrived at....