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Monday 18 August 2025
Weekly news roundup: Apple's US$599 MacBook, China's HBM3 breakthrough, and TSMC 2nm leak update
Below are the top DIGITIMES Asia stories from August 11 to 17, 2025. Leading the headlines: Apple is preparing to launch a US$599 MacBook, with mass production of key components expected...
Friday 15 August 2025
Apple is seen gaining tariff exemption as Samsung faces 25% levy threat, potentially reshaping global smartphone market
The US government is expected to announce its tariff policy this week on semiconductor-related products—including smartphones, laptops, and surveillance devices—sending...
Friday 15 August 2025
Samsung turns to MediaTek for Galaxy Tab S11, reducing Qualcomm dependence

Samsung Electronics' upcoming Galaxy Tab S11 series is reportedly set to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 9400 application processor (AP),...

Friday 15 August 2025
Taiwan gains competitive edge as China faces steep US tariffs
On July 31, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to adjust reciprocal tariff rates, setting the provisional tariff for Taiwan at 20%, effective from August 7,...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Commentary: Huawei's Mate 80 showcases near-100% China supply chain in high-end smartphone drive
Over the past five years, Huawei's drive to localize smartphone components has shifted from a crisis response into a calculated, strategic effort to build a self-reliant supply chain...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Huawei fast-tracks Mate 80 launch, backed by 10+ key Chinese suppliers in Apple rivalry
Huawei will launch its 2025 flagship Mate 80 series in October, moving up its schedule to land near Apple's iPhone 17 debut in early September, according to supply chain sources....
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Taiwan's telecom giants post strong July results, driven by diverse growth engines
Taiwan's three major telecom operators released their July 2025 operational results on August 11, all showing strong performances. Chunghwa Telecom leveraged rapid growth in its information...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Xiaomi shakes up Africa leadership in high-stakes clash with 'king of phones' Transsion
Xiaomi has overhauled its Africa leadership team as part of an aggressive regional push. Liu Shequan has been named general manager of the Africa regional department and head of the...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Apple pledges US$100 billion investment in US, shifting smartphone market dynamics ahead of 4Q25
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently committed an additional US$100 billion investment in domestic US operations. This move is poised to reshape the competitive environment of the US smartphone...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Samsung targets mid-range market with Galaxy AI-equipped A17
Samsung Electronics announced on August 11 the new 5G-capable A17 smartphone, aiming to drive momentum in the mid-range segment with Galaxy AI enhancements at a highly competitive...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
iPhone shipment rises as India's budget smartphone market contracts
India's smartphone market is undergoing premiumization, with rising average selling prices driving growth in mid- and high-end segments. This shift boosts brands like Apple, which...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Apple bets on automation to maintain supply chain consistency across borders
Apple has obtained a broad exemption from US import tariffs on its products, a move that has triggered industry-wide speculation about whether this could slow the company's efforts...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Sony’s solo run ends as Samsung rumored to land innovative iPhone sensor deal
Samsung Electronics Co. may have secured Apple's orders and become the second supplier of CMOS image sensors (CIS) for Apple's iPhone models, breaking Sony's long-standing exclusive...
Thursday 7 August 2025
Qualcomm's smartphone struggles deepen as Apple, Samsung chart own paths
Qualcomm is at a critical crossroads as it attempts to pivot beyond its reliance on the smartphone business in the era of artificial intelligence and expands into growth areas such...
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Apple launches AKI team to develop proprietary AI search engine
Apple has established the Answers, Knowledge, and Information (AKI) team that will focus on AI-based search technology. Its long-term goal is to develop various AI capabilities and...