Taiwan market: HTC, Samsung optimistic about May sales
Irene Chen, Taipei; Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES [Thursday 16 May 2013]
HTC and Samsung Electronics introduced new flagship models for 2013, the HTC One and Galaxy S4, in April. Both firms believe May sales of the new flagship models will exceed the monthly sales of previous generation of flagship models in the first month after launch. In addition, HTC and Samsung both expressed confidence to top Taiwan smartphone sales in May.
However, HTC has been experiencing component shortages causing a delay in shipments.
Jack Tong, president of HTC North Asia, has stated the firm aims to achieve its target for sufficient supply of HTC One to prevent consumers from waiting.