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Intel agrees to sell controlling stake in Altera chip business

Intel on Monday announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell 51% of its Altera semiconductor business to Silver Lake, a private equity firm. The deal, which values Altera at $8.75 billion, will make Altera “operationally independent,” Intel said in a press release. Intel will retain 49% ownership in Altera, which will

Apple leads global smartphone market as iPhone 16e boosts sales
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Apple leads global smartphone market as iPhone 16e boosts sales

Apple has clinched the top spot in global smartphone shipments for the first quarter of 2025, riding strong demand for the iPhone 16e and expanded presence in emerging markets.iPhone 16eAccording to a new report from Counterpoint Research, Apple captured 19% of the global smartphone market in Q1 2025, edging past Samsung’s 18% share despite flat or declining sales in the U.S., Europe, and China.The company saw double-digit growth in Japan, India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East & Africa — regions it’s historically treated as secondary, but which have grown increasingly important to its bottom line. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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