Vivo unveiled its flagship X200 smartphone series in Taiwan on November 21, marking a significant collaboration with MediaTek, Zeiss, and other technology partners. The company highlighted how its enhanced in-house research and development capabilities, combined with strategic partnerships, have resulted in substantial improvements in the device's performance, imaging, and artificial intelligence capabilities.

Worldwide spending on telecommunications and pay TV services will reach US$1,544 billion in 2024, representing an increase of 2.4% year-on-year, according to the Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker published by IDC. The latest prediction is 1pp higher than the version published in the May edition of IDC's Tracker. If that forecast becomes reality, the above-mentioned annual growth rate would be the highest recorded in the last 12 years.

China's Single's Day shopping season expanded to a full month this year. While overall sales momentum appeared lackluster amid reports of discount exploitation and high return rates, the electronics sector showed strong performance, driven by government trade-in subsidies and promotional campaigns for new devices.

Royole Technologies, a pioneer in foldable display technology and the creator of the world's first commercial foldable smartphone has declared bankruptcy. Despite its early lead and innovative products, the company struggled financially, leading to its demise.

Huawei is set to showcase its latest flagship smartphones at the "Huawei Mate Brand Ceremony" on November 26, with pre-orders already surpassing 1.7 million units. The company has opened reservations for three models: the Mate 70, Mate 70 Pro, and Mate 70 Pro+, each available in 12GB and 16GB memory configurations across eight color options. The anticipated Mate 70 RS Ultimate Edition remains unlisted.

The combination of promotional events like Double Eleventh Day in China and Black Friday sales in Europe and the US, coupled with new smartphone launches in November, has driven a rebound in end-user demand. This recovery has improved demand for upstream display panels, helping stabilize overall panel prices. However, certain types of smartphone panels continue to experience price declines.

Taiwan-based lens maker Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) is guardedly optimistic about 2025 sales, expecting wider penetration for its periscope lenses in smartphones and other applications, and better order momentum from Chinese smartphone brand customers, according to the company.

Trump's "America First" agenda will remain central in his imminent second term, with reindustrialization, trade protectionism, corporate tax cuts, and stricter immigration policies at the core. However, Trump 2.0 is expected to take a more radical approach than his first term.

As AI smartphones reach a critical juncture, major manufacturers are ramping up their hardware and AI application development. Industry watchers expect competition to intensify when Apple's Apple Intelligence becomes available in China.

Smartphone vendors in India recorded a 5.6% shipment growth in the third quarter of 2024, with the iPhone reaching a record shipment of four million units. However, overall smartphone shipments in India are expected to experience only limited growth throughout 2024.

Accton has announced its board's approval for an investment in InLC Technology (InLC). This long-term investment aims to strengthen the R&D of foundational optical communication technology products, preparing for the anticipated demand for all-optical communication over the next three to five years.