Chinese panel manufacturer Tianma has introduced a new high-end OLED technology brand called "Tiangong Screen," which will debut globally on Oppo's next-generation flagship Find X9 series. The two companies have also signed an agreement to establish a joint laboratory, elevating their collaboration to the next level.

Samsung Electronics' Galaxy series devices generated nearly US$13 billion in revenue from business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) markets in 2024, accounting for 10% to 15% of the Mobile eXperience (MX) division's total revenue, according to South Korean industry insiders.

As ASEAN countries accelerate their digital transformation efforts, the demand for network communication products and services is rapidly growing. In the Philippines, government initiatives such as the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028 and the Philippine Digital Infrastructure Program (PDIP) are driving significant expansion in ICT infrastructure, cloud services, and cybersecurity needs. This development positions the Philippines as a crucial emerging market for Taiwanese network communication manufacturers seeking growth opportunities.

India's smartphone exports to the US plunged 58% between May and August 2025, raising concerns over the sustainability of the country's flagship production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. According to think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), cited by PTI, shipments fell from US$2.29 billion in May to just US$964.8 million in August, despite smartphones facing no US tariffs.

Alibaba Group announced on September 22 that, unlike previous years, the 2025 Singles' Day e-commerce promotion will extend beyond China to simultaneously take place in 20 international markets. This move aims to create the world's largest and highest-grossing e-commerce sales event.

MediaTek has officially launched its new smartphone system-on-chip (SoC), the Dimensity 9500. Built on TSMC's advanced N3P process technology, it currently offers the best balance between performance and power efficiency.

Apple's iPhone 17 series officially launched on September 19, 2025. Although Apple Intelligence still offers limited support for regions outside English-speaking areas, this year's marketing strategy of upgrading the iPhone 17 without a price increase has driven pre-order demand beyond expectations. This surge not only boosts the operations of telecom carriers but also benefits e-commerce platforms, authorized resellers, and peripheral accessory vendors.

Apple's iPhone 17 is now on shelves worldwide, and early preorder data points to a surge in demand compared with last year's iPhone 16 series. What's striking is that momentum is broad-based: even the entry-level iPhone 17 Air is outpacing the iPhone 16 Plus, suggesting consumers are more willing to upgrade across the lineup.

Meta unveiled its latest AI smart glasses at the Meta Connect 2025 conference on September 17-18, expanding the Ray-Ban Meta line with a second-generation frame and debuting the Oakley Meta Vanguard, a performance model co-developed with Oakley.

Samsung Electronics is gearing up for a series of cutting edge products to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2025, aimed squarely at other tech giants like Apple and Meta. These products will include a trifold smartphone and extended reality (XR) devices; according to South Korean media reports citing industry experts, Samsung's strategy on these fronts is to reinforce its brand image as an innovative leader in technology while capturing potential market demand, due to the substantial amounts of new technologies required in these devices.