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Monday 13 January 2025
Weekly news roundup: China imposes customs measures in response to US; CXMT begins DDR5 mass production
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of January 6 – January 10.
Monday 13 January 2025
Apple flagship smartphones exclude from China's trade-in subsidies
Most of Apple's high-end products are likely to be excluded from China's latest round of subsidies, as the country has set a price cap of CNY6,000 (approx. US$822) for eligible digital...
Monday 13 January 2025
Luxshare's Wingtech ODM acquisition set to enhance design capabilities and reduce reliance on Apple
Luxshare's planned acquisition of Wingtech's ODM business by the end of 2024 aims to enhance its design capabilities and global presence, while Wingtech shifts focus to semiconductors...
Monday 13 January 2025
LG Display may convert iPad OLED lines to iPhone panel production amid weak tablet demand
LG Display is reportedly planning to adjust its production line configuration by converting its iPad OLED panel production lines to manufacture iPhone OLED panels. This decision comes...
Friday 10 January 2025
Largan chairman highlights key factors in robotic vision race
Largan Precision chairman Adam Lin has emphasized that specifications for robotic vision applications are not necessarily higher than those of smartphones, particularly noting that...
Friday 10 January 2025
China's smartphone market faces upheaval as Huawei introduces new variables
Since launching its market comeback in August 2023, Huawei has demonstrated significant momentum in China's smartphone market, particularly with its high-end models gaining substantial...
Friday 10 January 2025
Supply chain welcomes Chinese subsidy-driven replacement wave
Major tech companies are gearing up for a surge in replacement demand as government incentives aim to stimulate sales of home appliances and consumer electronics products.
Friday 10 January 2025
Apple executive departs Indonesia after iPhone ban deal hiccup
The Apple Inc. executive leading talks with Indonesia to lift the country's iPhone 16 sales ban departed Jakarta on Wednesday, after a late-stage about-face from a minister scuttled...
Thursday 9 January 2025
US targets Tencent: in-depth look at WeChat's future and Apple's China dilemma
The US Department of Defense's decision to add Tencent to its Entity List may significantly impact its flagship messaging app, WeChat, especially the international version. This escalation...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Premium shift and rising ASP drives India's smartphone market toward projected US$50 billion in 2025
Despite tepid consumer demand, particularly among price-sensitive segments, smartphone vendors are increasingly embracing premiumization as their strategy for the Indian market in...
Thursday 9 January 2025
AR glasses market heats up ahead of major launches in 2025
Smart glasses and augmented reality (AR) devices are gaining widespread attention across the technology industry, drawing interest from software developers, hardware manufacturers,...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Honor targets Indonesian premium smartphone market amid iPhone ban
Chinese smartphone brand Honor is preparing to challenge the Indonesian premium smartphone segment with devices priced above US$300. By 2025, the company plans to launch 30 products...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Foxconn and Dixon reportedly urge Indian government to deliver promised subsidies after meeting production targets
Foxconn and Dixon Technologies are seeking substantial subsidies under India's incentive scheme, highlighting potential hurdles in India's efforts to attract investments and build...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Meta ends Quest Pro production as premium MR headsets struggle
Apple's Vision Pro and Meta's premium mixed reality (MR) offerings have struggled to gain traction, with Apple's headset selling only 500,000 units in 2024. High pricing at US$3,499...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Qorvo braces for price competition from 5G mobile RF chip latecomers
Qorvo is persistently advancing its 5G radio frequency (RF) chip technology, bracing for price competition from latecomers.