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Friday 27 June 2025
Q3 outlook: smartphone industry weighs tariff risks against product launch momentum
As the calendar turns to the third quarter of 2025, the global smartphone industry finds itself at a critical juncture, shaped by a complex mix of geopolitical tensions, tariff uncertainty,...
Friday 27 June 2025
TSMC takes all: Google follows major smartphone chipmakers in embracing 2nm
Recent market reports indicate that leading companies such as Apple, Qualcomm, and MediaTek are highly likely to fully adopt 2nm chips by 2026. Google, having recently shifted its...
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Smartphone brands prepare Q3 launches after tepid 618 shopping festival performance
China's 618 Shopping Festival ended with smartphone sales showing continued growth, though at a more modest pace than previous years, as consumer demand weakened due to tariffs, inflation,...
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Apple's foldable iPhone nears production; Novatek seeks role in OLED chip supply
Apple is reportedly preparing to initiate development of its first foldable smartphone in the second half of 2025, with contract manufacturing partner Hon Hai Precision Industry Co...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Samsung takes cautious approach to adopting next-gen smartphone battery technologies
While Chinese smartphone manufacturers are using large battery capacities and fast charging speeds to launch a fierce marketing war, Samsung Electronics has chosen to "take a step...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Vivo ranks among Taiwan's top three smartphone brands for first time
In May 2025, Vivo overtook Oppo to become Taiwan's third-largest smartphone brand, capturing an 11% market share behind Apple and Samsung Electronics. This shift in the market's top...
Friday 20 June 2025
LCD iPhone phased out as Apple's OLED procurement rate hits 100% in 1Q25
Alongside Apple and Samsung Electronics, Chinese smartphone manufacturers are accelerating the launch of OLED phones, further expanding the influence of OLED technology. Notably,...
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Trump Mobile's T1 phone shows signs of Chinese origin despite 'all-American' claims
The Trump Organization unveiled Trump Mobile on June 16, 2025, promoting it as an all-American wireless provider with a flagship T1 phone boasting made-in-USA credentials. However,...
Tuesday 17 June 2025
Taiwan's Huawei ban lands: Optical firms say supply chain already China-insulated
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced on June 15, 2025, that it had added 601 entities—including Chinese tech giants Huawei and SMIC—to its export control...
Tuesday 17 June 2025
Through robot eyes: A new frontier shaped by optics makers
As humanoid robots emerge as a promising frontier in the AI hardware ecosystem, a growing number of optics companies are moving aggressively to establish an early foothold. Despite...
Tuesday 17 June 2025
India to command 20% of global smartphone output in 2025 as shipments to US surge amid tariff
Counterpoint Research forecasts that India will account for one-fifth of global smartphone manufacturing output in 2025, driven by rising exports from major brands like Apple and...
Monday 16 June 2025
China's rare earth curbs disrupt global tech supply chains as US trade tensions escalate
China's rare earth export restrictions, implemented in response to US semiconductor controls targeting its technology sector, are disrupting global supply chains and creating manufacturing...
Thursday 12 June 2025
Huawei's Pura 80 series arrives: custom silicon, AI-native OS, pro-grade cameras

Huawei has officially launched its Pura 80 smartphone series, emphasizing next-gen imaging capabilities and AI-driven photography. During...

Wednesday 11 June 2025
Qualcomm demonstrates new processor for AI-based smart glasses
Qualcomm Inc., the top maker of smartphone processors, is making a bigger push into smart glasses with low-power components that can run artificial intelligence software.
Tuesday 10 June 2025
Huawei ramps up in-house tech with foldable PC, Pura 80 smartphone to challenge Apple
Amid intensifying US-China tech rivalry and deepening supply chain fragmentation, Huawei is mounting a formidable response through a series of proprietary technologies and product...