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Asus Exits Smartphone Market, Shifts Focus to AI

1/19/2026

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  • Asus chairman Jonney Shih announced that Asus will exit the smartphone market and stop producing new mobile models, including Zenfone and ROG Phone lines.
  • Shih said at a Taiwan event the company will shift toward AI products like robots.
  • Asus will continue to support existing devices but pursue an indefinite wait-and-see approach to future smartphone releases.
  • The move reflects a broader trend as consumer interest wanes.