To carve out new growth in the highly mature smartphone industry, Oppo, on November 14, launched its Apex Guard technology suite designed to safeguard user experience with quality in hardware and software. The company positions this initiative as a key foundation for strengthening brand power and product sales.
Oppo has officially opened its new headquarters campus in Binhaiwan Bay Area, Dongguan, China, following an investment exceeding CNY10 billion (approx. US$1.41 billion). The 930,000-square-meter facility began operations in October 2024 and currently accommodates several thousand employees, with expectations to expand the workforce to over 10,000 by 2026.
Apple is reportedly preparing for a leadership transition, with CEO Tim Cook potentially stepping down as early as January 2026, according to reports from Reuters and TechCrunch, both citing the Financial Times. A formal announcement of the succession plan is expected following the company's financial results at the end of January 2026.
Taiwanese PCB makers Zhen Ding Technology (ZDT) and Compeq Manufacturing posted solid third-quarter 2025 results, lifted by stronger-than-expected sales from Apple's iPhone 17 lineup and steady consumer electronics demand.
Samsung Electronics has reportedly set its sales targets for the next-generation foldables—Galaxy Z Fold8 and Flip8—aiming for roughly a 10% increase over the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 lineup. With Apple expected to introduce its first foldable iPhone in 2026, Samsung is accelerating efforts to defend its leadership in the segment.
Former DeepSeek researcher Fuli Luo has officially confirmed her move to Xiaomi, marking a significant development for the Chinese tech giant's AI ambitions. Luo's recruitment is viewed as a strategic asset for Xiaomi, which has consistently prioritized lightweight AI models and edge computing over competing directly in large-parameter model scales.
The Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI) held its 79th Industrial Day celebration on November 11, 2025, in Taipei. CNFI is one of Taiwan's oldest and largest industry associations, with extensive membership and investments. At the event, CNFI's Rock Hsu and chairman Chun-jung Pan presented the 2025 CNFI white paper to President William Ching-te Lai.
Taiwan Mobile reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2025 on November 12, posting consolidated revenue of NT$46.34 billion (US$1.5 billion), operating income of NT$5.12 billion, and net profit after tax of NT$3.61 billion, marking a 10% increase from the previous quarter, while earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) reached NT$10.63 billion. For the first nine months of 2025, cumulative revenue totaled NT$141.98 billion, operating income reached NT$15.44 billion, and net profit after tax grew by 2% year-over-year to NT$10.56 billion.
Samsung Electronics is reportedly confirmed to officially launch its new flagship smartphone series, the Galaxy S26, in February 2026. Although earlier reports suggested a possible delay to March 2026 due to product line adjustments, the company is said to have coordinated across its divisions to shorten the timeline and proceed with the launch as scheduled.
As the global deployment of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites accelerates, the Asia-Pacific region has become a strategic frontier for satellite operators. Rising demand driven by economic growth, geopolitical complexity, and the need for disaster resilience has turned the region into a coveted market. Yet, regulatory fragmentation across countries has slowed commercial rollout compared with the United States and Europe. That is now changing, as several governments move to open their skies to LEO operators, triggering a new wave of deployments.
Pegatron Corp. is accelerating its shift away from China, increasing the share of manufacturing capacity located outside the country to 30-40% in 2025 from 20-30% in 2024, the company's management revealed during its earnings call on November 12. This move reflects Pegatron's broader strategy to diversify its manufacturing footprint and reduce reliance on its core contract with Apple Inc., which still accounts for approximately 60% of its revenue.
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