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Thursday 8 May 2025
Arm's strong quarter overshadowed by weak guidance and rising costs
Arm Holdings posted strong fiscal fourth-quarter results, but its cautious first-quarter guidance—calling for lower-than-expected revenue and earnings—disappointed investors...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Taiwan's smartphone slump darkens: AI buzz fails to lift 1Q, 2Q outlook dims
Taiwan's smartphone shipments dipped slightly in the first quarter of 2025, as extended upgrade cycles and saturated market penetration offset enthusiasm around AI-powered models...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Chinese rivals threaten Transsion's Africa smartphone crown
Once crowned the undisputed "smartphone king of Africa," China's Transsion is now battling mounting challenges. While revenue continues to climb, the company faces declining margins...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Samsung Vietnam factory hits 900 million smartphone milestone amid tariff headwinds
Samsung Electronics Bac Ninh factory in Vietnam has reached a milestone of producing 900 million smartphones over 17 years since production began in 2009.
Wednesday 7 May 2025
As Qualcomm stalls in China, MediaTek powers up
Recently, the two major Android SoC brands, MediaTek and Qualcomm, have shared their market outlooks. Both companies maintain a positive view of their non-smartphone business performance...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Xiaomi reportedly separates Xring chip division in move to preempt US action
Xiaomi is reportedly planning to debut its first in-house smartphone System on Chip (SoC) by late May, with sources indicating the company will restructure its chip division to reduce...
Monday 5 May 2025
China smartphone AP shipments, 1Q 2025

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Monday 5 May 2025
iPhone sales in China falter: headwinds on four fronts
Apple reported iPhone sales revenue of US$46.8 billion for the first quarter of 2025, representing a 1.9% increase compared to the same period last year, according to its financial...
Monday 5 May 2025
MediaTek's AI chip blitz catapults ASE to a year's worth of packaging tool orders in one quarter
Amid escalating global trade tensions, Taiwan-based chip designer MediaTek is ramping up efforts around its next-generation flagship smartphone SoCs and Arm-based PC and notebook...
Monday 5 May 2025
Indian smartphone market sees decline in shipments as Mediatek dominates chipset share, Apple gains premium traction
According to Counterpoint, India's smartphone market experienced a 7% year-over-year shipment decline in the first quarter of 2025, impacted by high inventory levels and fewer product...
Saturday 3 May 2025
Murata braces for 8-year profit nadir as smartphone, auto headwinds mount
Murata Manufacturing anticipates its profit for fiscal year 2025 (April 2025 to March 2026) to hit an eight-year low, citing stagnant demand for smartphones and automotive components,...
Tuesday 29 April 2025
Xiaomi's 'Xring' chip reportedly set for late May release, taking aim at Snapdragon's crown
Xiaomi is expected to launch its in-house smartphone SoC in 2025, with the latest reports pointing to a potential debut in late May. According to Wccftech, the Chinese tech...
Thursday 24 April 2025
Samsung reportedly eyes India electronics production shift as US tariffs hit Vietnam
The US has imposed retaliatory tariffs on imports from China and Vietnam at rates of 125% and 46%, respectively. This has disrupted the supply chain strategies of major electronics...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
MediaTek could emerge as surprise winner in US-China tech tensions
US-China competition remains fierce despite tariff stalemate, with technology decoupling accelerating behind the scenes. Taiwan's MediaTek may find unexpected opportunities amid this...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
VVDN powers India's tech shift with new innovation hub amid global manufacturing exodus
According to Electronics For You and The Machine Maker, India-based electronics manufacturer VVDN Technologies has announced the inauguration of its state-of-the-art...