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Tuesday 20 May 2025
Xiaomi's XRing SoC: next HiSilicon breakthrough or Zeku-style flameout?
Years after launching the Pinecone Surge S1 in 2017, Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun announced the company's return to in-house smartphone chip design. Its new self-developed SoC,...
Monday 19 May 2025
AI windfall lifts Kioxia to record highs, but NAND headwinds loom into 2025
Japanese NAND flash memory maker Kioxia reported a sharp earnings rebound for fiscal 2024 (April 2024 to March 2025), recording a net profit of JPY272.3 billion (approx. USD 1.9 billion)...
Friday 16 May 2025
Xiaomi to launch first self-developed smartphone SoC in late May
On May 15, Xiaomi founder Lei Jun announced via social media that the company will officially launch its first self-developed smartphone system-on-chip (SoC), the Xring O1, by the...
Friday 16 May 2025
iPhone supplier TDK readies batteries geared for thin AI gadgets
TDK Corp. is readying a new generation of batteries to power smartphones through AI tasks at a time that major client Apple is also preparing to launch a slimmer handset.
Thursday 15 May 2025
MediaTek expands flagship smartphone chip line with Dimensity 9400e
MediaTek introduced the newest member of its Dimensity flagship smartphone chip series on May 14, 2025, named the Dimensity 9400e. This chip features MediaTek's advanced All Big Core...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Apple posts record first-quarter shipments in India as premium segment surges
India's smartphone market shipped 32 million units in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 5.5% year-over-year decline, according to IDC. This is the second consecutive quarter of...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
China smartphone market, 1Q 2025

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Tuesday 13 May 2025
iPhone monthly shipments in China halved as Apple cuts prices ahead of 618 shopping festival
The China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) released data on smartphone shipments in March 2025, showing an overall year-over-year increase of 6.5%, with...
Monday 12 May 2025
China smartphone industry, 1Q 2025

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Monday 12 May 2025
Dixon Technologies partners with NxtCell to manufacture Alcatel smartphones in India
According to the Economic Times, PTI, and Outlook Business, Dixon Technologies, an Indian electronics manufacturing giant, has signed an agreement with...
Monday 12 May 2025
India roundup: Why Apple's road to 'Made in India' is longer than it looks
Apple's 'Make in India' journey is expected to be a rocky one despite rising number of suppliers there. South Korean electronics manufacturers are keeping a close eye on the India-Pakistan...
Friday 9 May 2025
Exchange rate and price pressure hit Flexium, resulting in 1Q25 loss
Flexible printed circuit (FPC) manufacturer Flexium Interconnect (Flexium) reported a loss in the first quarter of 2025 due to continued weak demand for smartphones and no significant...
Thursday 8 May 2025
Arm's strong quarter overshadowed by weak guidance and rising costs
Arm Holdings posted strong fiscal fourth-quarter results, but its cautious first-quarter guidance—calling for lower-than-expected revenue and earnings—disappointed investors...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Taiwan's smartphone slump darkens: AI buzz fails to lift 1Q, 2Q outlook dims
Taiwan's smartphone shipments dipped slightly in the first quarter of 2025, as extended upgrade cycles and saturated market penetration offset enthusiasm around AI-powered models...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Chinese rivals threaten Transsion's Africa smartphone crown
Once crowned the undisputed "smartphone king of Africa," China's Transsion is now battling mounting challenges. While revenue continues to climb, the company faces declining margins...