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Thursday 29 January 2026
Why can't tech giants escape China's smartphone production grip?
Global technology companies, including Google, are increasingly shifting new product introduction (NPI) stages away from China to reduce geopolitical risks, with recent reports indicating...
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Apple's iPhone 17 powers a strong quarter as memory costs soar
Apple is set to report fiscal first-quarter 2026 earnings on January 29, with strong sales of the iPhone 17 expected to drive record operating performance and solid smartphone shipments...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Samsung doubles down on Galaxy A as Chinese brands take half the market
Samsung Electronics said on January 26, 2025, that it will launch its new Galaxy A07 5G smartphone in Taiwan, aiming to lift shipment momentum in the mass-market segment.
Monday 26 January 2026
How rising memory prices are reshaping the smartphone supply chain

As the global surge in artificial intelligence continues to drive up memory chip prices, pressure is mounting across the electronics supply...

Monday 26 January 2026
Commentary: Apple's foldable iPhone faces design questions ahead of widely expected 2026 debut

Beyond the closely watched rivalry between Samsung Electronics and Huawei in foldable smartphones—and the shifting balance of market...

Monday 26 January 2026
iPhone 17 high-end model demand exceeds expectations as Taiwanese carriers struggle to meet supply
The iPhone 17 series has been on the market for over a quarter, yet Taiwan's telecom channels still face significant shortages of high-end models. A check on local carrier websites...
Friday 23 January 2026
Lite-On Technology launches public bid for U-Media to boost AI and 5G expansion
Lite-On Technology's board has approved a public cash tender offer at NT$54 (US$1.71) per share to acquire common shares of U-Media. The minimum acquisition target is 20% of U-Media's...
Friday 23 January 2026
BOE production issues with iPhone OLED create opening for South Korean suppliers
China's major panel maker BOE continues to struggle with OLED production for Apple's iPhones, with the problem unresolved since late 2025. During this period, Samsung Display (SDC)...
Friday 23 January 2026
EU Cybersecurity Act revision plans to phase out Chinese high-risk tech suppliers
The European Commission presented a revision of the Cybersecurity Act that introduces a phase-out of "high-risk suppliers" from critical infrastructure, targeting China-based technology...
Friday 23 January 2026
Chunghwa Telecom partners with SES to build North Asia's first O3b MEO ground station in Taiwan
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on January 21, 2026, with Luxembourg-based medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellite operator SES to establish North Asia's...
Thursday 22 January 2026
China rolls out trade-in subsidies again to support ICT device sales
Despite forecasts of a decline in sales of ICT products, including smartphones and notebooks, by 2026 due to memory supply shortages, China is introducing new purchase subsidies to...
Thursday 22 January 2026
Commentary: China's NPI edge comes under pressure
Geopolitical uncertainty shows little sign of easing, driving continued adjustments across the global consumer electronics supply chain. In manufacturing, the industry is moving beyond...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
China's 2025 smartphone shipments dip slightly in 2025 as brand competition heats up
Apple, with its iPhone 17 series driving sales, has seen its monthly market share in China surge above 20%, while other major brands like Huawei, Vivo, Honor, Oppo, and Xiaomi have...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Asus phases out mobile phones but stays in market due to Google deal
Asus announced on January 2, 2026, that it will not launch new smartphones in 2026, marking a strategic retreat from the mobile phone segment after more than two decades. Chairman...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Memory shortage impacts Chinese smartphone supply; mid-to-low-end models and SoCs face challenges in 2026
Due to memory shortages and price hikes, Chinese smartphone brands are expected to reduce their 2026 inventory by at least 10%, mainly affecting cost-sensitive mid-to-low-end models...