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Wednesday 11 March 2026
Sercomm expects memory shortages and price hikes to last until end of 2026
Sercomm chairman James Wang predicted that memory shortages and price increases will persist through the end of 2026, influenced by Middle East conflicts affecting AI data center investments...
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Vivo targets 20% growth for Taiwan phone sales in 2026 despite component price hikes
Vivo unveiled its V70 series in Taiwan on the March 10, aiming to drive continued growth in its 2026 local operations by bringing flagship features to a broader audience. Although...
Tuesday 10 March 2026
Samsung bets on Galaxy S26 to beat the odds in Taiwan
Samsung has opened preorders in Taiwan for the Galaxy S26 series, its latest flagship smartphone lineup. The launch comes amid cautious industry sentiment surrounding smartphone de...
Monday 9 March 2026
Next-gen flagship smartphones shift to optical innovation with variable aperture and metalens

The global smartphone market is shifting from volume expansion to value-driven competition. Although rising costs have slowed shipment growth,...

Monday 9 March 2026
MWC 2026: How AI is reshaping devices, networks, and data policy
MWC 2026 placed comprehensive AI integration front and center. The show covered everything from smartphones and wearables to telecom networks and cloud infrastructure. Industry observers...
Monday 9 March 2026
Samsung keeps Galaxy S26 price hikes modest in Taiwan as memory costs rise
Samsung Electronics officially unveiled its annual flagship Galaxy S26 series and Galaxy Buds4 Bluetooth earphones on February 26, with Taiwan promotions announced on March 4. Rising...
Friday 6 March 2026
Foxconn eyes double-digit revenue growth in 2026, driven by AI servers and smartphones

Foxconn chairman Young Liu said on March 6 that 2026 is expected to be "a very good year" for the company, with full-year revenue projected...

Friday 6 March 2026
Samsung bets on higher-priced Galaxy S26 to lift Taiwan revenue
Samsung Electronics unveiled its Galaxy S26 series and Galaxy Buds4 earphones on February 26. They disclosed a Taiwan rollout plan on March 4, with pre-orders running from March 4...
Friday 6 March 2026
Commentary: Memory price surge and the Middle East conflict bring severe challenges to Transsion
Rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East threaten to directly impact Chinese smartphone brands deeply rooted in emerging markets. For Transsion, known as the "king of low-end phones"...
Thursday 5 March 2026
Global smartphone industry, 4Q 2025

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Wednesday 4 March 2026
Despite memory shortage and price surge extending through 2026, three industries hold strong purchasing power
The global memory market faces ongoing shortages and price hikes driven by robust AI data-center demand, sparking a fierce resource competition expected to last through 2026. However,...
Tuesday 3 March 2026
Corning unveils Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3, promising longer device life as Motorola Razr Fold adopts it
Corning has introduced Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3, which the company said is its most durable Gorilla Glass Ceramic to date. The new material will be used on Motorola's next-generation...
Tuesday 3 March 2026
From smartphone plateau to AI expansion: MWC 2026 signals the next connectivity paradigm
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, held from March 2 to 5, showcased a decisive shift for the global mobile industry. No longer centered solely on smartphones, this year's event...
Tuesday 3 March 2026
Samsung expands Galaxy S26 AI features to reshape user experience
Samsung Electronics officially launched its annual flagship Galaxy S26 series smartphones and Galaxy Buds 4 Bluetooth earphones on February 26. Following integrations with Bixby and...
Monday 2 March 2026
DDI maker FocalTech takes US$41 million impairment hit, doubles down on OLED touch and automotive ICs

FocalTech Systems, a display driver IC (DDI) supplier, held an earnings conference on February 26. Chairman Genda Hu said 2025 operations...