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Friday 11 July 2025
Qualcomm losing presence in Chinese flagship phones with MediaTek catching up

In a surprising change within the smartphone industry, MediaTek, long seen as the second largest chipmaker in the high-end sector, is...

Thursday 10 July 2025
Taiwan suppliers eye foldable smartphone growth, face barriers in South Korea
Taiwanese component suppliers are ramping up efforts to enter the growing foldable smartphone market, but penetrating South Korea's highly integrated supply chain remains a major...
Thursday 10 July 2025
Vivo debuts flagship X Fold 5 in Taiwan, targeting high-loyalty users for 'large folds'
On July 9, Vivo officially launched its first foldable smartphone, the X Fold 5, in Taiwan, marking a strategic move to tap into the premium device market, strengthen brand value,...
Thursday 10 July 2025
Foldable smartphone market awaits Apple's entry as growth stalls
Samsung Electronics and Vivo's recent foldable smartphone launches have rekindled interest in a segment that had lost momentum. Yet supply chain executives view these 2025 releases...
Wednesday 9 July 2025
GSEO expects 2H25 orders to outpace 2H24
Taiwanese lens maker Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) announced its latest financial report on July 8 and expects revenue in the third quarter will grow compared with the second quarter,...
Sunday 6 July 2025
From behind the curve: Apple and Xiaomi chase long-dominated 5G modem self-reliance
Apple and Xiaomi are doubling down on efforts to develop in-house 5G baseband chips, joining a race long dominated by tech heavyweights like Qualcomm and MediaTek. Both companies...
Wednesday 2 July 2025
Production for iPhone 17 OLED begins; Korean display manufacturers cautious with orders due to Trump storm

South Korea's leading display manufacturers have officially begun production of OLED panels for Apple's upcoming iPhone 17, according...

Wednesday 2 July 2025
Huawei bid to dismiss US trade sanctions case rejected by judge
Huawei Technologies Co. must face a criminal trial next year in New York after a federal judge refused a request by the Chinese wireless equipment maker to dismiss more than a dozen...
Wednesday 2 July 2025
Apple starts early prototyping of foldable iPhone, eyes 2026 launch

Apple has quietly entered the early stages of developing its long-rumored foldable iPhone, with supply chain sources confirming that the...

Tuesday 1 July 2025
Sharp to divest smartphone camera module business to Foxconn subsidiary for JPY2.4 billion
Sharp announced on June 30 that it will sell its smartphone camera module business, including SAIGON STEC CO., LTD. (SSTEC), to Fullertain Information Technologies Ltd. – B.V.I.,...
Monday 30 June 2025
GMI aims for full-year revenue growth in 2025, fueled by AI and automotive projects
Facing external challenges such as US tariffs, exchange rates, and interest rates, IC distributor GMI stated that despite numerous market uncertainties, it expects its operational...
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...
Thursday 26 June 2025
TSMC joins industry push to guard Taiwan’s semiconductor edge with 150,000 patents
Industries worldwide have been dealing with a surge in litigation risk from non-practicing entities (NPEs), commonly known as "patent trolls." To help Taiwanese players defend against...
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...