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India, Vietnam are emerging as Apple's next manufacturing hub, analysts say

India and Vietnam are emerging as Apple Inc's next manufacturing hubs as assembly partners seek to add resilience to a supply chain heavily centered on China and shaken by its geopolitical and health challenges.

The Times of India · Dec 19, 2022

Smartphone shipments dip in Q3 as inflation bites

Thailand's overall smartphone shipments dropped 12% year-on-year in the third quarter, particularly for entry-level handsets, as inflation delayed people's purchasing decisions, says global tech market analysis firm Counterpoint.

Bangkok Post · Dec 17, 2022

Google Fined $162 Mn by Indian Watchdog over Market Dominance

Google has been fined more than $160 million by India's anti-trust watchdog after a probe found the tech behemoth was abusing its commanding position in the local smartphone market. The California-based company's Android mobile operating system is by far the dominant player in India and is run on 95 percent…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 21, 2022

China Q2 Smartphone Sales Fall 14.2% Y/Y as Consumers Pull Back

Chinese smartphone sales in April-June fell 14.2% on year and volumes hit a decade low, Counterpoint Research said on Wednesday, as China struggles to recover from the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns and the industry braces for more uncertainty. Quarterly sales volumes were 12.6% lower than those seen in the first…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 27, 2022

5G Expands to More-Affordable Phones as Chip Prices Fall

5G is increasingly available in cheaper phones, making faster mobile service affordable to more lower-income consumers around the world, market researchers say.

Bangkok Post · Mar 13, 2022