In late March, Google announced its lightweight Pixel 9a model, but reports suggest that some component issues have delayed its release schedule. Google has confirmed that one of the "passive components" did not meet its quality standards, causing the delay. It is understood that the new device has yet to reach consumers, and units from various warehouses must be sent back to the factory. An estimated 400,000 to 500,000 Pixel 9a units will require rework.

Corning, a well-established US manufacturer known for its expertise in glass substrates, has launched a new product called Gorilla Glass Ceramic. This innovative glass-ceramic material is both transparent and highly durable, specifically designed to enhance the resilience of mobile devices significantly.

Foxconn reportedly plans to double iPhone production in India by 2025, aiming to produce 25-30 million units annually. This expansion, driven by Apple's diversification strategy and Indian government incentives, marks a significant shift in global iPhone manufacturing.

The unexpected death of co-CEO Han Jong-Hee has reignited concerns about Samsung's fragmented leadership structure and uncertain long-term direction.

Apple CEO Tim Cook recently attended the 2025 China Development Forum in Beijing and has arrived in Hangzhou, a prominent hub for artificial intelligence (AI) in China. He also pledged CNY30 million (US$4.13 million) to Zhejiang University, a local public research institution, to bolster support for the next generation of developers in China.

A US-ASEAN Business Council delegation, including Apple, Abbott, and Boeing, recently visited Vietnam to strengthen cooperation and explore new business opportunities. During the visit, Apple sought the Vietnamese government's assistance in recruiting top engineering talent and announced plans to collaborate with the Ministry of Education to enhance local operations and foster innovation among Vietnamese students, reports The Investor.

Samsung Electronics made the biggest gain in share in Taiwan's handset market in February, although Apple remained the top vendor.

The sudden passing of Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-hee has sent shockwaves through the company and the broader market, throwing the conglomerate into a potential crisis. Han, a key figure who oversaw Samsung's TV, home appliances, and smartphone businesses, also led the company's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) efforts in recent years. His death raises immediate concerns about succession and leadership continuity within Samsung.

Reuters, citing a government order, reported that India required Samsung and seven of its executives to pay US$601 million in back taxes and penalties for allegedly evading tariffs on imported telecom equipment. The demand includes US$520 million in unpaid taxes and a 100% penalty, along with US$81 million in fines for the executives.

Apple may adopt TSMC's 2-nanometer process technology for its mobile chips in 2026, moving beyond the current 3-nanometer technology, according to industry sources. The transition appears increasingly feasible following positive reports about TSMC's 2nm manufacturing yield rates.

While recent reports suggest TSMC's 2nm trial production is progressing steadily, DIGITIMES Research analyst Luke Lin cautions that actual yield rates will vary depending on the chip design—meaning different readiness timelines for customers like Apple, Nvidia, and AMD.

Samsung Electronics Co. announced on March 24 that its co-CEO, Jong-Hee Han, had died from cardiac arrest at the age of 63. Han shared leadership duties with co-CEO Young-hyun Jun, who manages the company's semiconductor division. Since his appointment as co-CEO in 2021, Han has led the company's efforts to compete with Apple in the smartphone market while maintaining a strong presence in consumer electronics, reports Reuters, Bloomberg, and Yonhap News.

Apple CEO Tim Cook made his first Beijing visit of the year to attend the China Development Forum (CDF). He joined global business leaders to explore market opportunities and reaffirm Apple's regional commitment, reports Global Times, Yahoo!, and the Standard.

India's smartphone manufacturing rose in 2024, driven by Apple and Samsung exports, with Foxconn, Tata, and Dixon Technologies significantly increasing production.

Micro OLED technology development in China has accelerated, driven by substantial government subsidies to enhance display manufacturing. Chinese firms are now increasing investments in mass-production equipment to meet rising demand, with Sidtek set to open its third Micro OLED factory in Mianyang, Sichuan province.

Since 2019, the Indian government has implemented the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for 14 industries to attract foreign investment in local manufacturing. Although it has positioned India as a key player in smartphone production, its benefits for other sectors are limited. As a result, India may explore offering subsidies for factory construction instead of linking incentives to production and investment levels.

Xiaomi is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with 2025 set to be a pivotal year as it aims to challenge industry giants Apple and Tesla in both the smartphone and electric vehicle (EV) markets.

Huawei introduced the Pura X, a uniquely designed clamshell-style foldable smartphone, at its Pura Pioneer Celebration and Harmony Intelligent Mobility Product Launch on March 20, 2025. Ahead of the event, Richard Yu, Huawei's Executive Director and CEO of the Consumer Business Group, hinted at a "groundbreaking new product."

Recent market rumors revealed that Apple Intelligence's AI Siri is in a critical development phase and is likely to miss its planned spring launch. This news, initially shared through hearsay, has caused significant uproar.

Apple's top executive overseeing its Siri virtual assistant told staff that delays to key features have been ugly and embarrassing, and a decision to publicly promote the technology before it was ready made matters worse.

During the 2025 Mobile World Congress (MWC), international telecommunications companies presented their forward-looking plans for 5G-Advanced and the upcoming 6G technologies. While artificial intelligence remained a key theme, non-terrestrial network (NTN) technologies, driven by satellite communications, emerged as a major highlight. Satellite connectivity is increasingly recognized as a critical component for enhancing the flexibility of global communication infrastructure and completing the telecom ecosystem.

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 has just concluded, revealing Huawei's advancements in telecommunications, artificial intelligence (AI), and mobile devices. The company aims to leverage refined technologies in telecommunications, cloud computing, and AI to drive new growth momentum across its telecom services and diverse smart application scenarios.

NAND flash controller chip supplier Phison forecasts that the first quarter will be the low point for annual revenue. As manufacturers successfully adjust prices and DeepSeek drives AI devices toward edge computing development, market supply and demand may gradually tighten in the second half of the year, leading to steady revenue growth.

Samsung Electronics is facing major setbacks as labor disputes at its Sriperumbudur factory in India escalate without resolution. South Korean industry observers warn that the prolonged strike threatens to undermine Samsung's growth momentum in the world's most populous market. Beyond immediate production disruptions, the ongoing labor unrest could damage the company's corporate reputation in a region increasingly critical to its global strategy.