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Thursday 23 October 2025
Taiwan's Asia Optical rides robotics and EV boom to expand lens dominance
Asia Optical's 2025 operations remain robust, with its long-term investments in robotics, automotive imaging, and smartphone prisms continuing to gain traction, according to people...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
Will TSMC's 2nm price hike force Qualcomm and MediaTek to switch orders to Samsung?
As TSMC raises its 2nm prices, rumors have emerged suggesting Qualcomm and MediaTek might shift orders to Samsung. The speculation has gained traction in industry circles, with some...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
Samsung's Exynos 2600 returns to flagship-level performance
Samsung Electronics will reportedly equip its next-generation Galaxy flagship series with its own flagship mobile SoC platform, the Exynos 2600, resuming a shared chip supply with...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
GenAI gives China’s smartphone market a surprise rebound
China's smartphone market, which had slowed due to extended replacement cycles and market saturation, showed unexpected resilience in the first half of 2025. Supported by government...
Tuesday 21 October 2025
China smartphone industry, 3Q 2025

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Tuesday 21 October 2025
China's eSIM rollout hits snags as iPhone Air sparks policy growing pains
Apple's iPhone Air, the first smartphone in China without a physical SIM slot, ushers in the country's long-awaited eSIM era. But despite the milestone, eSIM adoption in China remains...
Saturday 18 October 2025
Vivo X300 reveals shift from hardware alliances to AI ecosystems among Chinese smartphone brands
Vivo has launched its X300 flagship series and the upgraded OriginOS 6 operating system, marking a milestone in research and innovation as the company enters its 30th anniversary...
Friday 17 October 2025
Oppo unveils Find X9 series with 200MP camera and Hasselblad teleconverter lens
Following Vivo's launch of its X300 flagship earlier this year, Oppo introduced its Find X9 series on October 16, 2025, aiming to strengthen computing power, energy efficiency, and...
Friday 17 October 2025
Vivo bets on dual AI strategy with new global phone launch

Vivo unveiled its new flagship X300 series of smartphones this week, followed by the introduction of its new OriginOS 6 operating system,...

Thursday 16 October 2025
TSMC 3Q25 earnings hit a record high with gross margin near 60%
Fueled by surging artificial intelligence (AI) demand and a wave of new smartphone launches, TSMC operated its 5nm and 3nm chip production lines at full capacity during the third...
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Vivo leads trend to integrate teleconverter lenses in flagship smartphones, with Oppo set to follow
Vivo has positioned itself at the forefront of advancing smartphone photography by incorporating teleconverter lenses as standard accessories in its flagship devices. Oppo is expected...
Wednesday 15 October 2025
MediaTek, Samsung and others boost Vivo X300 to redefine flagship specs
Vivo unveiled its new X300 flagship series in Shanghai on October 13, 2025, highlighting deepened collaboration with Zeiss to differentiate and enhance imaging and video recording...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
A steady quarter for MediaTek, before the chill of winter demand
MediaTek reported steady revenue growth in September and the third quarter of 2025, largely supported by the strong performance of the Dimensity 9500. Despite a drop in quarterly...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Chinese memory module makers carve up smartphone market with local alliances
As memory and storage prices enter a rapid growth cycle, Chinese memory supply chains are expanding their influence by targeting domestic smartphone brands. Leveraging upstream manufacturers'...
Monday 13 October 2025
China sees new smartphone launches spur by holiday season amid market recovery
Following China's 2025 Golden Week, major brands Oppo and Honor announced upcoming smartphone releases featuring advanced imaging and AI enhancements to stimulate demand. Despite...