Despite slight growth in 2024, the global foldable smartphone market is projected to decline by 4% in 2025 due to poor fourth quarter performance from Samsung and Oppo. However, a strong rebound is anticipated in 2026 with Apple's rumored first foldable device launch and an expected upgrade cycle for clamshell-type foldables.
The supply chain expects Wi-Fi 7 to replace Wi-Fi 6 as the market mainstream by 2025, gradually. Despite optimism among certain sectors about Wi-Fi 7's increasing market penetration, differing opinions persist about whether Wi-Fi 7 will emerge as the dark horse of the communications industry in 2025, based on trends observed at the MWC 2025 exhibition.
Samsung Electronics has announced a major leadership reshuffle following the sudden death of Device eXperience (DX) Division Head Han Jong-Hee on March 25, 2025. The move aims to maintain business continuity and operational stability across its core consumer electronics divisions.