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Tuesday 25 February 2025
Semco exits smartphone HDI market with closure of Kunshan plant
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) has officially shut down its smartphone motherboard (HDI) factory in Kunshan, China, as part of a broader strategy to pivot toward higher-value business...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Oppo expands market share in Southeast Asia and Latin America
Oppo has expanded its footprint in Southeast Asia and Latin America, successfully leveraging local conditions to secure a significant market share.
Friday 21 February 2025
Oppo's Find N5 debuts as world's thinnest and lightest foldable, redefining industry standards
Oppo unveiled its latest flagship foldable phone, the Find N5, on February 20 in Singapore, highlighting the company's advancements in mobile phone research and development. With the...
Friday 21 February 2025
Google reportedly plans first India retail store, but faces local sourcing hurdles
Google is reportedly preparing to open its first self-owned retail store outside the US, with India as its chosen market following Apple's retail strategy. However, the company must...
Friday 21 February 2025
Samsung considers smartphone production exodus from China amid US tariff concerns
Samsung Electronics is evaluating significant changes to its smartphone supply chain in response to tariff measures implemented by the Trump administration. According to South Korean...
Friday 21 February 2025
Xiaomi holds back on DeepSeek while Chinese rivals embrace AI model
Alibaba Chairman Joseph Tsai recently confirmed a partnership with Apple to bring AI features to the Chinese version of the iPhone, drawing renewed focus on the AI smartphone race...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Murata prepares for future expansion with test production in India
Japanese iPhone component maker Murata Manufacturing (Murata) has begun test production in India to address growing domestic demand, with plans to gradually expand its manufacturing...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Samsung Display poised to dominate OLED supply for Apple's MacBook amid BOE's yield woes
Samsung Display (SDC) and China's BOE are targeting Apple's next-generation OLED device market through investments in 8.6-generation IT OLED production lines. However, South Korean...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Huawei takes Mate XT global, yet premium price and GMS absence could hinder adoption
Huawei officially unveiled its Mate XT, the world's first tri-fold smartphone, at a launch event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on February 18, 2025. The company announced plans for a...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Apple's self-made wireless chips push suppliers to adapt
Apple is ramping up efforts to develop its own wireless connectivity chips, signaling a shift away from suppliers. The company is advancing in modem, Wi-Fi, and RF chip development,...
Monday 17 February 2025
Samsung defies market trends: 5-year plan targets 'Super Premium' smartphone dominance
Samsung Electronics' latest flagship AI smartphone, the Galaxy S25, has demonstrated strong momentum in pre-order sales. The S25 series' total sales are projected to exceed those of...
Friday 14 February 2025
China smartphone market, 4Q 2024

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Wednesday 12 February 2025
Apple reportedly drops DeepSeek, partners with Alibaba on China AI integration
Apple is partnering with Alibaba Group to introduce artificial intelligence features in China, strengthening its position in a crucial market where it has struggled to establish a...