China’s smartphone market grows 10% in 2Q24, thanks to 618 promotions and GenAI

According to the latest Canalys research, Mainland China’s smartphone market experienced a 10% year-on-year growth in the second quarter of 2024, with shipments exceeding 70 million units, while Apple declined by 4%. For the first time, local vendors dominated the top five positions, driven by the innovative use of generative AI (GenAI) to compete in the high-end segment.

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32-inch dual-mode gaming OLED faces supply shortage despite LG production lines operating at full capacity

The gaming OLED monitor recently launched by LG Electronics has reportedly sold out globally. Despite continuous production increases for said product, it remains “out of stock.” The 31.5-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor is the world’s first 4K OLED dual-mode gaming monitor. Since its launch, this monitor has been well-received by gamers in major markets like the US and Europe.

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ODMs collaborate with suppliers to reduce carbon emissions

Leading ODM Compal Electronics has been accelerating the implementation of its ONE+N project, announced in 2023 to achieve net zero in the supply chain. Within two years of the project’s launch, the company aims to complete greenhouse gas audits across 34 suppliers and achieve a total reduction in carbon emissions of 10,000 tonnes among 10 suppliers, or the equivalent carbon offset of 26 Da’an Forest Parks.

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