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Thursday 23 July 2026

Apple and Klarna target sticker shock with Apple Upgrade device leasing plan

Apple plans to introduce a new device leasing program, marking a significant departure from how it has previously sold its products. The new payments scheme may help convince customers...

Wednesday 22 July 2026

Memory price surge may soften 2026 smartphone shipment declines

Rising memory prices and higher costs for other key upstream components are forcing smartphone brands to reduce mid- and low-end models...

Tuesday 14 July 2026

Global smartphone shipments fall to the lowest 2Q level since 2013 amid memory shortage

According to Counterpoint's latest market tracker, global smartphone shipments fell sharply in the second quarter of 2026, underscoring...

Thursday 9 July 2026

Phison 1H26 revenue tops NT$100B as AI orders extend to 1H27

Phison Electronics, a NAND controller maker, said first-half consolidated revenue in 2026 surpassed NT$100 billion (US$3.1 billion) for the first time. CEO Khein-Seng Pua said June...

Tuesday 7 July 2026

AI phones could exceed half of smartphone shipments by 2027 as costs rise

The smartphone market is facing cost pressure in 2026 as rising prices for memory and other upstream components lift handset costs. Brands are responding by increasing phone prices...

Tuesday 30 June 2026

Taiwan optics sector heads into peak season as Apple demand, camera orders rise

Taiwan's optics industry is entering its traditional peak period, with global smartphone demand, Apple's new-device cycle, and rising...

Tuesday 30 June 2026

Taiwanese smartphone shipments face deeper pressure as component costs rise

Rising inflation and higher prices for memory and processors are squeezing smartphone shipments in Taiwan, with the market's recovery likely to remain uneven for many readers worldwide...

Tuesday 23 June 2026

Smartphone demand and chip supply pressures cloud 2H26 peak season outlook

Market sentiment toward the smartphone industry remains subdued. On the demand side, global smartphone sales have declined for several consecutive weeks during the second quarter of...

Friday 12 June 2026

Largan keeps smartphone lens business on growth path as launch schedules shift

Largan Technology said its smartphone lens business remains on a steady growth track, even as key customer launch timing shifts into 2026 and 2027. The change could reshape seasonal...

Thursday 11 June 2026

Global smartphone industry, 1Q 2026

Introduction

Friday 5 June 2026

Memory crunch pushes low-end smartphones toward 2026 breaking point

The global smartphone market performed better than expected in the first quarter of 2026 after some brands pulled forward orders, but shipments still fell by about 3.1% from a year...

Wednesday 13 May 2026

Global smartphone AP industry, 1Q 2026: Memory price hikes pressure smartphone AP market

Introduction

Thursday 7 May 2026

Arm shifts focus to high-value silicon to bypass mobile growth plateau

The strategic significance of Arm's current transformation lies in its transition from a volume-dependent mobile component provider to a value-driven infrastructure architect. As the...

Wednesday 6 May 2026

iPhone 17 topples charts as memory costs threaten midrange Android momentum

Apple and Samsung led the global smartphone market in the first quarter of 2026 as premium demand helped them buck broader shipment declines, industry data showed. According to Counterpoint,...

Monday 20 April 2026

Exclusive: Sunny Optical eyes FAU, sees 9% smartphone market drop in 2026

As the second quarter of 2026 unfolds, many smartphone and component makers entered the year bracing for pressure on the mobile market. Sunny Optical internally forecasts a 9% decline...

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