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Tuesday 4 March 2025
Lens Tech expands in automotive glass as EV growth offsets smartphone slowdown
Lens Technology is expanding beyond smartphones, strengthening its position in automotive glass manufacturing. While still a key Apple supplier, the company is accelerating its shift...
Monday 3 March 2025
MWC 2025: AI-powered smartphones steal the spotlight—What's on the menu for Chinese brands?
The 2025 Mobile World Congress (MWC) will run from March 3 to 6 in Barcelona, Spain, serving as the world's premier mobile technology exhibition. The event not only showcases next-generation...
Monday 3 March 2025
Honor Device pledges US$10 billion for AI in bid to be more than a phone maker
Honor Device, one of China's biggest smartphone makers, plans to invest US$10 billion over the next five years to become a contender in the artificial intelligence race.
Monday 3 March 2025
Meta propels smart glasses surge, but market differentiation wanes
Smart glasses took center stage at CES 2025. Counterpoint Research projects a 210% surge in global shipments this year, fueled by strong demand for Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. Chinese...
Friday 28 February 2025
Chinese smartphone brands enjoyed growth in 4Q24 before a close to 10% decline in 1Q25, says DIGITIMES
With non-Chinese markets entering their traditional off-season and the Chinese market lacking a nationwide shopping promotion event, overall smartphone shipments by Chinese brands...
Thursday 27 February 2025
Apple reaches pact with Indonesia to end iPhone sales ban
Apple has signed an agreement with Indonesia to invest in the country, paving the way for sales of the iPhone 16 to resume in Southeast Asia's largest nation.
Thursday 27 February 2025
Chinese smartphone AP shipments decrease sequentially in 4Q24, but stay flat in 1Q25, says DIGITIMES
Chinese smartphone application processors (APs) shipments are expected to remain stable in the first quarter of 2025 despite the traditional off-season, supported by China's handset...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Vivo aims for 30% sales growth in Taiwan by 2025 with V50 launch
Vivo has unveiled its latest V50 series in Taiwan as part of its strategy to expand its footprint in the competitive smartphone market. The launch, held on February 25, 2025, is underpinned...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Is Apple's US$500 billion US bet a turning point? Foxconn's strategic moves suggest so
As US tariffs on Mexico and Canada approach implementation after a one-month delay, manufacturers are reassessing US-based production strategies. Apple has pledged a US$500 billion...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Semco exits smartphone HDI market with closure of Kunshan plant
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) has officially shut down its smartphone motherboard (HDI) factory in Kunshan, China, as part of a broader strategy to pivot toward higher-value business...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Oppo expands market share in Southeast Asia and Latin America
Oppo has expanded its footprint in Southeast Asia and Latin America, successfully leveraging local conditions to secure a significant market share.
Friday 21 February 2025
Oppo's Find N5 debuts as world's thinnest and lightest foldable, redefining industry standards
Oppo unveiled its latest flagship foldable phone, the Find N5, on February 20 in Singapore, highlighting the company's advancements in mobile phone research and development. With...
Friday 21 February 2025
Google reportedly plans first India retail store, but faces local sourcing hurdles
Google is reportedly preparing to open its first self-owned retail store outside the US, with India as its chosen market following Apple's retail strategy. However, the company must...
Friday 21 February 2025
Samsung considers smartphone production exodus from China amid US tariff concerns
Samsung Electronics is evaluating significant changes to its smartphone supply chain in response to tariff measures implemented by the Trump administration. According to South Korean...
Friday 21 February 2025
Xiaomi holds back on DeepSeek while Chinese rivals embrace AI model
Alibaba Chairman Joseph Tsai recently confirmed a partnership with Apple to bring AI features to the Chinese version of the iPhone, drawing renewed focus on the AI smartphone race...