AI technology and mobile hardware trends see significant shifts

The IT and mobile sectors are seeing significant shifts in AI integration and hardware trends. In the software market, meeting support AI tools in Japan are evolving from simple transcription services into decision-making support tools. This market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 29.1% between 2025 and 2030. Additionally, a transition from Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) to Agent-as-a-Service (AaaS) is emerging, driven by the rise of agentic AI software foundations.

In the smartphone industry, major Chinese manufacturers Xiaomi and Huawei have announced upcoming launches for September 7. Xiaomi is set to reveal the Xiaomi 18 Fold, featuring the Xuanjie O3 AI SoC, while Huawei will unveil the Mate XT 2, a triple-folding smartphone.

Furthermore, following changes in regulations, DMM GAMES has released its ‘GAMES STORE’ for iOS, allowing users to install games, including adult-oriented content, directly on Apple devices without using the official App Store.