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Thursday 12 June 2025
Huawei's Pura 80 series arrives: custom silicon, AI-native OS, pro-grade cameras

Huawei has officially launched its Pura 80 smartphone series, emphasizing next-gen imaging capabilities and AI-driven photography. During the presentation, the company repeatedly compared the new models with a leading rival flagship smartphone — widely interpreted as Apple's iPhone — to highlight performance gains.

Wednesday 11 June 2025
Apple's 'Liquid Glass' UI redesign backfires, creating opportunities for Android 16
Apple's introduction of its redesigned user interface at WWDC has elicited a range of responses from consumers, coinciding with Google's official launch of Android 16, the newest version of its operating system, on Pixel devices. Google highlighted that several new features of the platform were developed in close collaboration with Samsung Electronics, reflecting an increasing focus on cooperative innovation within the Android ecosystem.
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Apple's WWDC AI pitch overshadowed by research paper critique of rival models
Apple's 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) was supposed to be a turning point for the company's artificial intelligence ambitions. Instead, it has left many in the developer community wondering whether Apple is out of ideas—or out of time.
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Google's AR comeback: Project Aura marries dual-chip design with native 6DoF precision

Google has reentered the smart glasses arena with Project Aura, an AR headset co-developed with Chinese firm Xreal and powered by Qualcomm. First announced at Google I/O 2025 and later detailed at the Augmented World Expo (AWE), the device features a dual-chip architecture and native support for six degrees of freedom (6DoF) spatial tracking.

Wednesday 11 June 2025
Qualcomm demonstrates new processor for AI-based smart glasses
Qualcomm Inc., the top maker of smartphone processors, is making a bigger push into smart glasses with low-power components that can run artificial intelligence software.
Tuesday 10 June 2025
Huawei ramps up in-house tech with foldable PC, Pura 80 smartphone to challenge Apple
Amid intensifying US-China tech rivalry and deepening supply chain fragmentation, Huawei is mounting a formidable response through a series of proprietary technologies and product launches, signaling its comprehensive breakthroughs in chip design, system integration, and hardware engineering.
Tuesday 10 June 2025
WWDC 2025: Apple unveils iOS 26 with enhanced intelligence features and redesigned user interface
At the WWDC 2025, Apple introduced iOS 26 on June 9, a major update that includes advancements in Apple Intelligence and a comprehensive redesign of user interface elements. This release focuses on enhancing the functionality and experience across Apple's ecosystem, supported by more powerful on-device processing capabilities.
Tuesday 10 June 2025
WWDC 2025:Apple opens AI models to developers, highlighting on-device silicon advantage
Apple unveiled its latest artificial intelligence developments under the banner of Apple Intelligence at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), bringing new features across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. The announcement underscores Apple's pivot toward on-device AI, optimized for its custom silicon, while opening access to developers in a move with potential implications for the broader hardware ecosystem.
Tuesday 10 June 2025
WWDC 2025: Apple's new 'Liquid Glass' UI raises bar for display and rendering performance
Apple has rolled out its most extensive software redesign to date across iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26, centered on a new interface material called Liquid Glass.
Monday 9 June 2025
Apple's iPhone 17 could see price hike as tariff pressures mount, global smartphone outlook dims
As Apple prepares to unveil its highly anticipated iPhone 17 series in the fall of 2025, rumors of a price increase have begun to surface. Market research firm Counterpoint Research has raised concerns that Apple may pass on some of the increased costs due to tariffs to consumers, resulting in a higher retail price for the new iPhone models. This price hike could potentially affect overall demand in the market.
Monday 9 June 2025
Samsung union loses nearly 7,000 members amid leadership crisis
Samsung Electronics's largest labor union lost almost 7,000 members in two months following the mass resignation of its executive leadership, potentially disrupting negotiations with management as the South Korean chipmaker grapples with production challenges and intensifying competition from TSMC.
Friday 6 June 2025
Huawei to launch Pura 80, aiming to boost high-end market share; four key areas spotlighted
Huawei recently announced that it will unveil the new Pura 80 flagship smartphone along with related artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) ecosystem products on June 11, 2025. Despite ongoing restrictions from US chip sanctions that continue to constrain its smartphone business expansion, Huawei has regained a solid foothold in the Chinese market in recent years. Industry estimates suggest that Huawei shipped 46 million units in 2024, making it the second-largest smartphone brand in China.
Friday 6 June 2025
TSMC's additional US$100B investment prompts Trump administration to intensify pressure on Samsung
Samsung Electronics is facing a challenging period as the Trump administration, which took office in January 2025, enforces its "America First" tariff and investment policies. Initially targeting TSMC and Apple by demanding significant increases in their US investments, recent shifts have seen mounting pressure directed at companies like Samsung, putting executive chairman Jae-Yong Lee in a difficult position.
Friday 6 June 2025
Apple reportedly brings Tata on board for iPhone and MacBook repairs in India as Wistron exits
Reuters, citing unnamed sources, reported that Apple has entrusted Tata Group with handling after-sales repairs for iPhones and MacBooks in India, marking a significant expansion of the Indian conglomerate's role in the US tech giant's supply chain. The move reflects Apple's increasing reliance on Tata as it seeks to diversify beyond China and deepen its manufacturing and service operations in India.
Thursday 5 June 2025
Apple loses bid to pause court order on App Store changes
Apple Inc. lost its request to pause a court order requiring it to let App Store developers steer users to the web to purchase in-app items without paying a commission.
Wednesday 4 June 2025
Huawei, Apple brace for a mid-June faceoff with Pura 80 and WWDC in play
Huawei has confirmed that its Pura 80 series and a range of ecosystem devices will debut at a launch event on June 11 at 2:30 pm local time. The announcement comes just one day after Apple kicks off its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), fueling speculation of a strategic face-off between the two tech giants.
Wednesday 4 June 2025
Six advisors behind Trump’s unpredictable tariff agenda
As global trade tensions resurface, Wall Street insiders have coined a new acronym — TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out) — to mock President Donald Trump's unpredictable tariff strategies, according to reports from CNN and the BBC. The label has struck a nerve with Trump, who views it as a direct challenge to his self-image as a tough, uncompromising negotiator.
Tuesday 3 June 2025
Subsidized iPhones put Apple back on top in China, but at what cost?
Apple's smartphone shipments in China dropped 9% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, falling to fifth place with a 13.7% market share, according to IDC. In response, the company launched an aggressive discount campaign on May 11 ahead of the 618 shopping festival, slashing prices to unprecedented levels. Even the base model of the iPhone 16 Pro qualified for government subsidies.
Tuesday 3 June 2025
Huawei defies US sanctions with record revenue and R&D transformation
Huawei posted its second-highest revenue on record as the Chinese telecommunications giant demonstrates resilience despite years of US trade restrictions that have reshaped its business model.
Tuesday 3 June 2025
South Korean exports to the US and China fall sharply, but semiconductor sales hit record high

South Korea's exports to the US and China tumbled by more than 8% in May, reflecting growing pressures from global trade tensions and supply chain realignments. Despite the broader slump, the country posted record-breaking semiconductor exports for the month, offering a rare bright spot amid mounting economic uncertainties.

Monday 2 June 2025
Apple's stable foundation and diversified supply reduce tariff impact, but industry experts remain cautious
The US Court of International Trade ruled on May 28, 2025, that US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs are invalid. Yuan-Kai Chung, chairman and president of Audix, commented that Trump may find other ways to pressure specific companies. However, the tariff impact on Apple is relatively limited. The real focus remains on overall market innovation momentum and consumer willingness to upgrade devices.
Thursday 29 May 2025
Foxconn chief highlights greater challenge than tariffs
US tariff uncertainty continues to shake global supply chains, but Foxconn Chairman Young Liu said the company faces minimal direct impact due to its contract manufacturing model. Speaking at the May 29, 2025, shareholder meeting, Liu noted that exchange rate volatility presents a more significant operational risk, while tariff burdens are more likely to affect clients.
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Sony doubles down on premium niche with Xperia 1 VII to salvage shrinking market presence
Sony has unveiled its 2025 flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VII, aiming to strengthen its position in the high-end segment despite its diminished influence in the global smartphone market. While far behind giants like Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo, Sony is leveraging its brand strength and technological integration to maintain relevance, particularly in Japan, Taiwan, and parts of Europe.
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Trump threatens new tariffs on iPhones and EU imports, raising tensions with Apple

Fresh off a triumphant Middle East tour, President Donald Trump reignited trade tensions on Thursday with a bold new proposal: imposing a 50 percent tariff on all European Union (EU) imports and a 25% levy on all smartphones not manufactured in the US.

Wednesday 28 May 2025
Xiaomi sharpens premium push, streamlines global smartphone operations to boost profitability
Xiaomi is doubling down on its smartphone premiumization strategy as it adapts to evolving market dynamics in China and abroad, company executives said during its first-quarter 2025 earnings call held on May 27, 2025. While total smartphone market growth this year is expected to trail earlier expectations, the company is prioritizing a refined product mix over volume expansion, focusing on higher-margin mid- to high-end models.