Rajiv MenonElectronics
Global Memory Shortage to Squeeze Device Makers Through 2027
Global smartphone shipments will fall 13.9 per cent this year to 1.08 billion units as memory components reach 60 per cent of handset production costs.
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Rajiv MenonTelecom
Taiwan Telecoms Sell Out Initial iPhone 18 Pro and Foldable Duo Preorders in Minutes
Chunghwa Telecom and Taiwan Mobile saw opening inventory for Apple’s new handset lineup clear in 120 seconds despite price increases across the flagship range.
Minjun ParkElectronics
Samsung Fights Apple Foldable Push as Counterpoint Projects 25 per Cent Duo Share
Apple launched the $1,999 iPhone Duo to challenge Samsung in the premium foldable category, where Counterpoint expects the newcomer to capture a 25 per cent share.
Rajiv MenonGeneral
Xi Visits India for First Time in Seven Years as Business Ties Stall
Bilateral investment barriers persist as regulatory hurdles, visa delays and equipment holds disrupt cross-border ventures ahead of the BRICS summit.
Rajiv MenonElectronics
India’s Fraud Agency Recommends Detailed Probe into Xiaomi
A May government memorandum calls for scrutinising the Chinese smartphone maker’s fund movements, beneficial ownership, and compliance with foreign investment rules.
Maria SantosElectronics
Apple to Unveil First Foldable iPhone as Sector Shipments Grow 30%
Samsung and Huawei currently control a combined 70 per cent of the global flexible smartphone market.
Sarah ChenElectronics
HarmonyOS Hits 24 per Cent Share in China as Global Smartphone Sales Fall
Apple secured a record 20 per cent global June quarter share while Chinese Android makers pulled back from entry-level handsets to manage component costs.
Minjun ParkElectronics
Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple Chief Executive and Hands Reins to John Ternus
Hardware chief John Ternus takes charge with a 3 million dollar base salary as the tech giant targets making most US-bound iPhones in India by the end of 2026.
Minjun ParkElectronics
John Ternus to Take over as Apple CEO as Tim Cook Becomes Executive Chairman
Hardware head John Ternus will take the helm of the US$4.5 trillion company as Tim Cook transitions to executive chairman after 15 years leading Apple.
Wei ZhangElectronics
TSMC Agrees to Produce Three 3Nm Chips for Xiaomi
The manufacturing contract covers Xiaomi’s flagship Xring O3 mobile processor alongside custom silicon for autonomous driving and consumer AI devices.
Maria SantosElectronics
South Korea Smartphone Shipments Slip 0.5% as Premium Devices Take 73% Share
Foldable handset shipments hit 190,000 units in the first quarter of 2026, posting triple-digit annual growth despite a flat broader market.
Rajiv MenonElectronics
Apple Leads Asian Smartphone Market as Xiaomi Expands Low-Cost Reach
Regional device data shows Apple holding a 21.16 per cent share while Chinese vendors drive high volume sales through social commerce platforms.
Maria SantosGeneral
Pagcor Fines Gambling Firm P1 Million over Ivana Alawi iPhone Promotion
The Philippine gaming regulator warned operators of license cancellations after an unapproved 100-handset giveaway breached marketing rules.
Rajiv MenonElectronics
India Unveils 62500 Crore Rupee Scheme to Lure Apple and Google Hardware
The new manufacturing framework runs through 2031 and offers incentives up to 6.5 per cent to push global tech giants beyond basic handset assembly.
Aiko TanakaElectronics
Chip Squeeze Drives up Smartphone Prices in India, Boosting Apple and Samsung over Chinese Rivals
Rising memory chip costs are reshaping India’s smartphone market, with average selling prices hitting a record $315. This shift benefits premium brands like Apple and Samsung, while Chinese manufacturers struggle to maintain their budget dominance.
Sarah ChenElectronics
China’s Smartphone Market Sees Contraction; Huawei Reclaims Top Spot Amidst Decreased Shipments
After six consecutive quarters of growth, China’s smartphone market showed signs of contraction during the second quarter of this year. The International Data Corporation (IDC) reported a decrease in shipments from the top four out of five brands, attributing…