11+ hour, 40+ min ago  (476+ words) TrendForce TrendForce News operates independently from our research team, curating key semiconductor and tech updates to support timely, informed decisions. [News] Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 May End Free Storage Upgrades on Rising Memory Costs; Flex Titanium Debuts As Samsung prepares…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (295+ words) As Apple reportedly sets its sights high for its first foldable iPhone, Samsung appears to be taking a more cautious approach. According to ZDNet, the company plans to ship 5–6 million units of its three new foldable models in 2026, including the…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (367+ words) Skyrocketing memory prices starting in 2025 are expected to drive a double-digit decline in global smartphone production in 2026, reshaping the market landscape. Leveraging their strong financial positions and high-end market focus, Apple and Samsung are expanding their market shares against the…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (385+ words) TrendForce TrendForce News operates independently from our research team, curating key semiconductor and tech updates to support timely, informed decisions. [News] Samsung Reportedly Plans Galaxy S26 Tactical Military Phone Later This Year; Apple Also Eyes Entry Samsung Electronics is reportedly preparing…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (519+ words) Amid speculation that Apple’s first foldable iPhone could face delays, Huawei has moved early to stake its claim in the next wave of foldables. As Patently Apple notes, Huawei’s move is strategically significant—effectively setting the pace in the wide-format…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (375+ words) The Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC) was hosted at the Los Angeles Convention Center from March 17-19, 2026. As the world’s largest annual event in optical communications, the OFC not only celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025 but also attracted interest at…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (400+ words) TrendForce TrendForce News operates independently from our research team, curating key semiconductor and tech updates to support timely, informed decisions. [News] Samsung Reportedly Ends Galaxy Z Tri-Fold as Memory Costs Rise; Smartphone Margins at Risk Rising memory costs are weighing…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago  (277+ words) With component costs continuing to rise, the smartphone industry is experiencing a broad wave of price adjustments in 2026, and Chinese brands are no exception. According to ijiwei, citing Yicai, OPPO and OnePlus have announced price adjustments, stating that starting March…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago  (462+ words) Global smartphone production reached 337 million units in 4Q25, rising 2.7% QoQ, and was supported by strong shipments of Apple’s new iPhone lineup, according to TrendForce’s latest insights into the smartphone industry. For the full year, both Apple and Samsung each produced nearly…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (249+ words) TrendForce’s latest research on smartphone panels reveals that shortages and rising memory prices—one of the most costly components in smartphones—are reshaping brand shipment strategies for 2026 and weakening panel demand. Global smartphone panel shipments are projected to reach 2.14 billion…...