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Thursday 3 July 2025
Smartphone makers brace for 2025 demand surge with AI and new releases
As uncertainties persist around tariffs, geopolitical conflicts, and exchange rate fluctuations, mobile phone manufacturers are preparing for the traditional demand peak in the second half of 2025. Industry players are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence integration and expanding new product launches to sustain and grow smartphone sales during this pivotal period.
Wednesday 2 July 2025
Production for iPhone 17 OLED begins; Korean display manufacturers cautious with orders due to Trump storm

South Korea's leading display manufacturers have officially begun production of OLED panels for Apple's upcoming iPhone 17, according to industry sources. While Samsung Display (SDC) and LG Display (LGD) have secured the initial batch of orders, the total volume appears to be lower than that for the iPhone 16, reflecting geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

Wednesday 2 July 2025
Apple starts early prototyping of foldable iPhone, eyes 2026 launch

Apple has quietly entered the early stages of developing its long-rumored foldable iPhone, with supply chain sources confirming that the company began its initial P1 (Prototype 1) phase in June. If everything stays on track, the device could complete prototype testing by the end of 2025 and proceed to the Engineering Verification Test (EVT) stage, setting the stage for a possible launch in the second half of 2026.

Tuesday 1 July 2025
Dixon sees order diversification as clients split smartphone volumes among rivals
Dixon Technologies, India's largest EMS provider, is seeing a shift in its smartphone manufacturing business as key clients begin splitting orders with competing suppliers.
Friday 27 June 2025
Q3 outlook: smartphone industry weighs tariff risks against product launch momentum
As the calendar turns to the third quarter of 2025, the global smartphone industry finds itself at a critical juncture, shaped by a complex mix of geopolitical tensions, tariff uncertainty, and currency volatility. These macroeconomic headwinds continue to weigh on consumer sentiment, making a strong recovery in end-market demand increasingly difficult. Industry analysts are warning of rising operating costs and mounting challenges for smartphone vendors in the second half of the year.
Thursday 26 June 2025
Taiwan telcos slow to embrace satellite phones despite approval
Taiwan's telecommunications operators remain cautious about satellite phone services even after regulators cleared the way for applications, highlighting challenges in a market seeking differentiation amid fierce competition.
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Smartphone brands prepare Q3 launches after tepid 618 shopping festival performance
China's 618 Shopping Festival ended with smartphone sales showing continued growth, though at a more modest pace than previous years, as consumer demand weakened due to tariffs, inflation, and geopolitical tensions.
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Apple's foldable iPhone nears production; Novatek seeks role in OLED chip supply
Apple is reportedly preparing to initiate development of its first foldable smartphone in the second half of 2025, with contract manufacturing partner Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. (Foxconn) accelerating design efforts, according to supply chain sources familiar with the matter.
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Samsung takes cautious approach to adopting next-gen smartphone battery technologies
While Chinese smartphone manufacturers are using large battery capacities and fast charging speeds to launch a fierce marketing war, Samsung Electronics has chosen to "take a step back," cautiously introducing next-generation battery technologies.
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event set for July 9, spotlighting AI-driven foldable devices
Samsung Electronics officially announced that it will hold its Galaxy Unpacked launch event at 10 p.m. Taiwan time on July 9 in Brooklyn, New York. Industry insiders anticipate the unveiling of a new generation of foldable smartphones along with accessories such as earbuds and smartwatches.
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Vivo ranks among Taiwan's top three smartphone brands for first time
In May 2025, Vivo overtook Oppo to become Taiwan's third-largest smartphone brand, capturing an 11% market share behind Apple and Samsung Electronics. This shift in the market's top three marks the first change since 2019, occurring amid ongoing challenges such as US tariffs and currency fluctuations.
Monday 23 June 2025
Jarllytec expects moderate growth in 2025, looks forward to new products in 2026
Hinge manufacturer Jarllytec expects its notebook business will benefit from new Chinese foldable laptop models in the second half of 2025, with its exclusive supply of the high-priced and technically difficult Xuanwu droplet hinge serving as a key operational highlight. Traditional notebook hinge orders from American and Chinese brand customers will also continue to contribute steadily to the company.
Saturday 21 June 2025
GSEO signals cautious optimism under global trade uncertainty
GSEO, a key supplier of camera lenses for Apple's iPhone, addressed shareholders on June 17, 2025, with President Jones Chen and General Manager Lee Kuo offering a guarded yet forward-looking outlook on smartphone component demand, supply chain resilience, and geopolitical risks.
Friday 20 June 2025
Foxconn reportedly to manufacture iPhone enclosures in India, expands Tamil Nadu presence
Foxconn is preparing to manufacture iPhone enclosures in India for the first time, marking a significant expansion of its local operations. According to sources cited by the Economic Times, the company plans to set up a dedicated unit at the ESR Industrial Park in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu, adjacent to its upcoming display module assembly plant.
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Trump Mobile's T1 phone shows signs of Chinese origin despite 'all-American' claims
The Trump Organization unveiled Trump Mobile on June 16, 2025, promoting it as an all-American wireless provider with a flagship T1 phone boasting made-in-USA credentials. However, industry analysts and media reports have cast doubt on those claims, suggesting the T1 may be a rebranded Chinese-made device.
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.