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In the first half of 2026, China's total export value exceeded $2.1 trillion, a new record. The growth rate was 17.6% for the period, with June recording a 27.0% year-on-year increase. Data from various indicators suggest that the Chinese economy's dependence on exports has reached its highest level in nearly three decades.
Global smartphone market revenue rose 7% year on year to a record $109 billion in the second quarter of 2026, despite lower shipments, as average selling prices climbed 17% to $400. Apple led with 49% revenue share, a second-quarter record, on 22% revenue growth and 13% shipment growth. Samsung followed with 16% share and 9% revenue growth. Xiaomi shipments fell 26% and revenue dropped 17%, while OPPO and vivo revenues declined 10% and 11% respectively. Supply constraints and rising component costs pushed vendors toward premium segments.
ChinaJoy 2026 opened in Shanghai on July 31, featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon pavilion with over 300 devices and 200 interactive projects. Despite the absence of major PC hardware makers, the event drew strong participation. According to the 2026 China Game Industry Report, domestic game users reached 684 million, up 0.82% year-on-year, and H1 industry revenue hit RMB188.45 billion, up 12.17%. PC game revenue grew 27.92%, outpacing mobile gaming's 7.9%.
Apple posted fiscal third-quarter net revenue of $109.417 billion, up 16.4% from a year earlier, driven by a 28.7% surge in Mac sales to $10.352 billion. Net profit rose 27.1% to $29.789 billion, and diluted earnings per share increased 28.7% to $2.02. iPad revenue slipped 5.9% to $6.191 billion, while Wearables, Home and Accessories grew 6.5% to $7.883 billion.
Qualcomm reported fiscal third-quarter 2026 revenue of $9.95 billion, down 4% year over year, with gross margin at 53.1%. Net profit was $2.0 billion, while core operating profit fell 41% to $1.63 billion. QCT chip sales, over 80% of revenue, saw handset revenue drop 19.6% to $5.09 billion, hurt by an 11% decline in non-Apple shipments and weaker high-end mix. Automotive revenue rose 61% to $1.59 billion, and IoT grew 9% to $1.83 billion. Global handset shipments fell 6%, with Apple up nearly 20% and Android down 11%.
During Apple’s fiscal third-quarter 2026 earnings call, CEO Tim Cook said the company had reluctantly raised some product prices because memory costs were surging in a once-in-a-century spike. Cook warned that supply constraints would have a significantly larger impact on September-quarter revenue than in the just-ended quarter, affecting the iPhone, iPad, and Mac product lines.
Apple has officially launched Apple Upgrade in the United States, allowing users to pay monthly for iPhones, Macs, and iPads instead of purchasing them outright. The service offers up to 24 installments for iPhone and Apple Watch, and up to 36 months for Mac or iPad. Users can upgrade to newer models at any time during the lease and choose to buy out, trade in, or return the device. This expands Apple's existing iPhone Upgrade Program to its entire product line, integrating hardware into its subscription ecosystem.
Apple will report earnings after Thursday's close. Options market shows bullish tilt: Friday's total premium reached $590 million, with $442 million in calls. A single trader opened a $2.6 million call position (strike $280, mid-August) with delta near 1. The most active weekly call (strike $340) requires a 3.4% rise to break even. Implied volatility is at a one-year high. The stock is less than $2 from its record high, up 20% since late June. Options pricing implies a 4% post-earnings move, above the historical average of 1%.
Lead Intelligent has achieved batch delivery and mass production verification for its chip-level polymer 3D printing equipment designed for foldable screens. The company is actively collaborating with multiple leading domestic and international terminal brands on technical integration, solution validation, and production line integration for foldable screen projects. The equipment platform offers adaptability for expansion, and Lead Intelligent will continue product development and market expansion in response to customer demand.
Honor announced a three-year imaging strategy at a technology event, outlining phases for 2025, 2026, and 2027. The company also revealed a deep collaboration with ARRI, bringing LogC3 encoding, AWG3 color space, and LUTs to mobile for the first time. The Robot Phone, the first product from this partnership, is set for release on August 12, featuring the self-developed Yuguang H1 chip and a three-axis gimbal camera. Pre-orders have exceeded 200,000 units since July 18.