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Tuesday 21 January 2025
Chinese mobile ODMs diverge amid industry headwinds
The mobile phone ODM industry continues to grapple with significant challenges, including pressure from both suppliers and customers, while being characterized by labor-intensive...
Monday 20 January 2025
Honor CEO George Zhao resigns, Jian Li appointed successor
Chinese smartphone brand Honor announced on January 17 that CEO George Zhao has resigned. Jian Li, a former Huawei executive, is set to take over the role. According to the company's...
Monday 20 January 2025
Apple slashes China iPhone prices ahead of trade-in subsidies launch
China's trade-in program officially begins on January 20, 2025, introducing subsidies for purchasing smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and fitness bands. In response, Apple has...
Friday 17 January 2025
Apple sets Shanghai subsidiary to drive AI integration in China
As 2025 unfolds, China's smartphone market faces a wave of price cuts, with Apple launching promotions and Huawei following suit by adjusting its pricing. While manufacturers compete...
Friday 17 January 2025
Apple's China crisis: 4Q24 iPhone shipments plunge 25% despite market leadership
On January 16, 2025, Canalys reported that iPhone shipments in China fell by 25% in the fourth quarter of 2024, while Huawei's shipments rose by 24% during the same period. This significant...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Apple's supply chain evolves: iPhone makers pivot as India and China gain ground
Recent shifts in the global smartphone manufacturing landscape highlight diversification efforts among iPhone manufacturers. Tata Electronics is exploring partnerships with major...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Huawei smartphone global comeback: Mate X6 to enter EMEA markets
Since launching its "Pioneer Program", Huawei has garnered consistent attention in the smartphone market. Having achieved a strong resurgence in China, the company is now aiming to...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Lenovo to double smartphone and notebook production in India
Lenovo is set to more than double its smartphone and notebook production in India from 6.4 million in fiscal 2024 to over 12 million units in fiscal 2025, driven by the production-linked...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Tata reportedly in talks with Xiaomi and Oppo for smartphone manufacturing expansion
Tata Electronics is reportedly in negotiations with Xiaomi and Oppo to assemble smartphones, marking a strategic expansion beyond iPhone case manufacturing. This move reflects a trend...
Tuesday 14 January 2025
AI glasses steal the show at CES 2025
DIGITIMES Research analyst Brandon Fang observed that AI glasses dominated CES 2025. From pre-show events such as CES Unveiled, Pepcom, and ShowStoppers to the main exhibition, manufacturers...
Tuesday 14 January 2025
China discusses sale of TikTok US to Musk as one potential option
Chinese officials are evaluating a potential option that involves Elon Musk acquiring the US operations of TikTok if the company fails to fend off a controversial ban on the short-video...
Monday 13 January 2025
Weekly news roundup: China imposes customs measures in response to US; CXMT begins DDR5 mass production
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of January 6 – January 10.
Monday 13 January 2025
Apple flagship smartphones exclude from China's trade-in subsidies
Most of Apple's high-end products are likely to be excluded from China's latest round of subsidies, as the country has set a price cap of CNY6,000 (approx. US$822) for eligible digital...
Monday 13 January 2025
Luxshare's Wingtech ODM acquisition set to enhance design capabilities and reduce reliance on Apple
Luxshare's planned acquisition of Wingtech's ODM business by the end of 2024 aims to enhance its design capabilities and global presence, while Wingtech shifts focus to semiconductors...
Monday 13 January 2025
LG Display may convert iPad OLED lines to iPhone panel production amid weak tablet demand
LG Display is reportedly planning to adjust its production line configuration by converting its iPad OLED panel production lines to manufacture iPhone OLED panels. This decision comes...