Baird analyst Tristan Gerra notes that Himax (HMIX) and Qualcomm (QCOM) announced a collaboration for a 3D depth sensing camera system to enable computer vision capabilities, notably for use in smartphones. The analyst continues to believe Himax has multiple engagements for 3D cameras in smartphones starting to ramp next year, and views 3D cameras as a critical new, high-ASP component ramp in smartphones over the next few years. Additionally, Gerra points out that Apple (AAPL) may emulate multiple smartphone OEMs to adopt 3D Sensing starting next year. Many smartphone OEMs will require a turnkey 3D camera solution, which Himax/Qualcomm are best positioned to supply, he said. The analyst reiterates an Outperform rating and $10 price target on Himax shares.

Apple saw sales of its iPhones fall 19.1% in the first three months of the year, CNBC's Ryan Browne reports, citing data from Counterpoint Research. Meanwhile, Huawei saw a 69.7% surge in smartphone sales in the country during the same period, Counterpoint said. Reference Link

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