Apple reported its strongest quarterly growth since 2021, with revenue up 9.6% year-over-year to US$94.04 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by strong iPhone and Services sales. The results highlight opportunities in AI and China, while raising questions about future demand amid tariff and competitive pressures.

Apple is preparing for an estimated US$1.1 billion in tariff-related costs in the September quarter, CEO Tim Cook revealed during the company's third-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings call. The increase, compared with the prior quarter, is primarily attributed to higher sales volumes and some inventory buildup earlier in the year.

During Apple's third-quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings call, CEO Tim Cook highlighted renewed momentum in Greater China, where revenue rose 4% quarter-over-quarter. This improvement was largely driven by a notable surge in iPhone sales and strong year-over-year growth in Mac revenue.

Murata released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, reporting consolidated operating profit of JPY61.6 billion (US$414.5 million), down 7.2% year-over-year; net profit was JPY49.7 billion, a decrease of 25% year-over-year. Although these figures exceeded market expectations, net profit declined for the first time in nearly two years due to yen appreciation and intense competition from Chinese manufacturers in the smartphone electronic components market.

As the US deadline for reciprocal tariffs, set under the Trump administration, approaches on August 1, 2025, Taiwan's final tax rate remains unresolved. While Vietnam and the Philippines—now major production hubs for Taiwanese networking equipment manufacturers—face tariffs of 20% and 19% respectively, speculation has emerged over whether a more favorable rate for Taiwan could trigger a shift in production back home.

During its second quarter 2025 earnings call, Samsung Electronics addressed the outlook for its Mobile Experience (MX) division and unveiled strategic plans focused on AI innovation and advanced chip development, while acknowledging ongoing external headwinds such as potential US tariff increases and currency volatility.

A new 25% US tariff on Indian imports has intensified trade tensions and poses a significant threat to India's fast-growing electronics export industry. The move widens India's disadvantage against Vietnam in the US market and complicates Apple's supply chain strategy. However, based on past adjustments to US tariff policy, there may still be room for negotiation to mitigate the impact on critical sectors.

Arm Holdings saw steady royalty revenue growth in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 despite a slow smartphone market recovery. CFO Jason Child reported a 25% year-over-year increase in royalties, at the lower end of forecasts. Although Arm's smartphone segment grew nearly ten times faster than the broader market, overall smartphone demand stayed in the low single digits, capping potential gains.

Qualcomm anticipates renewed growth in its handset business in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by strong Android momentum and new chip launches, even as revenue tied to Apple continues to decline.

Qualcomm is doubling down on its expansion into next-generation computing, with CEO Cristiano Amon during the latest earnings call on July 30 highlighting significant progress in AI PCs, extended reality (XR), and data center markets during the company's fiscal third-quarter 2025 earnings call. Central to Qualcomm's evolving strategy is its upcoming acquisition of Alphawave IP Group PLC, a move aimed at accelerating its push into AI-powered data infrastructure.