An exhibitor demonstrates an iPhone-iPad controlled lamp, at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2014. [File photo]

9. Cooperation across companies more commonly seen

With technology evolving, smartphone vendors in China will face heated competitions, when teaming up to fill in shortcomings seems a likely option. As a result, an increasing number of manufacturers choose to cooperate with distributors, system suppliers, application developers, and even home appliance and auto makers.