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The Future of Smartphone Design Is Here: Infinix and WGSN Reveal 2025 Smartphone Color Trends Report

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HONG KONG, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Infinix, a trendy tech brand crafted for young consumers, has teamed up with global trend forecasting leader WGSN to launch the “2025 Smartphone Color Trend Report.” This report merges WGSN’s deep insights into global consumer behavior with Infinix’s expertise in technological innovation, highlighting key design trends and introducing three standout colors for 2025: Violet Garden, Misty Aqua, and Blossom Glow. Through this collaboration, Infinix aims to bring cutting-edge, trending design and personalization to its new ZERO 40 Series, offering a more artistic and tailored experience for young consumers.

6 Global Trends Driving Forces: STEPIC Drivers 2025

The Infinix x WGSN 2025 Trend Report features six key forces—”STEPIC Drivers”—that will shape global economic, technological, environmental, and cultural development. These macro forces are set to play a pivotal role in the global economy and business landscape by 2025 and beyond. The report identifies significant global trends, from political instability and economic uncertainty to the decentralization of digital culture, migration waves, the rise of the space economy, and the AI-driven “synthetic creativity” revolution, all of which will have profound impacts on the future.

These trends have sparked three core emotional needs among young consumers: Idleness (seeking personalization and self-expression in a complex environment), Radical Acceptance (pursuing balance and connection with nature under pressure), and Rational Optimism (finding a positive outlook through technological progress). According to WGSN’s forecasts, future designs will focus more on the use of natural materials and textures, such as stone surfaces rich in sensory experience and storytelling. Additionally, the mechanization of geometric patterns and the use of color variations will play a crucial role in design, meeting young consumers’ demand for personalization and quality.

Infinix ZERO: From Global Insights to Design Innovation

As consumer electronics and mobile devices increasingly double as fashion accessories, color has taken on a more crucial role in defining personal style. Vibrant and distinctive colors allow users to express their individuality, making them a key attraction for those who value self-expression. Recognizing this trend, WGSN developed the 2025 Smartphone Color Trend Report, which Infinix has applied to the ZERO 40 Series, resulting in a new lineup of colorful, trend-driven smartphones.

Yuan Zou, IMC Director at Infinix, shared his inspiration for the ZERO 40 Series: “Color is not just a designer’s individual creation; it comes from listening to the real world and the voices of our users. Understanding is what determines the depth and empathy in design expression. In this regard, the ZERO Series resonates strongly with WGSN. As the report highlights, today’s consumers favor minimalism and a high-quality lifestyle while seeking a natural and health-conscious way of living. This inspired us to incorporate natural textures and soft tones into our design. The creation of the leaf vein stone pattern on the ZERO 40 Series is rooted in our deep pursuit of tranquility.”

Weiqi Nie, Product Director at Infinix, added, “Rational Optimism drives our confidence in technology. In the ZERO 40 Series, we’ve captured this through innovative design. The use of velvet sand craftsmanship gives the phone a refined texture and premium feel. These elements, paired with thoughtful color and material choices, create a warm, comforting experience that reflects technological sophistication while conveying elegance and assurance.”

3 Color Trends: Let Colors Tell the Story

In collaboration with WGSN, Infinix introduces three trend-setting colors for 2025: Violet Garden, Misty Aqua, and Blossom Glow, each thoughtfully integrated into the design and features of the ZERO 40 Series.

Violet Garden: This captivating purple exudes mystery and inspiration, combining past memories, present beauty, and future hopes. The rich depth of this color complements the velvet metallic sand texture of the ZERO 40 5G, adding a ceremonial elegance that enhances its refined design, making it both fashionable and sophisticated.Blossom Glow: Soft and elegant, this pink symbolizes hope and renewal, like blooming flowers. Paired with the velvet sand finish, it brings a sense of warmth and positive energy to everyday use, perfect for those seeking self-expression and inner balance. The smooth surface not only feels luxurious but also reflects the light in a way that highlights its delicate hue.Misty Aqua: A refreshing light blue that echoes nature’s rhythm and energy, Misty Aqua is modern, vibrant, and versatile, transcending gender and seasonal boundaries. The aqua-inspired texture seamlessly integrates with the slim design of the ZERO 40, making it suitable for any occasion. Its dynamic sheen brings a lively yet calming effect, adding a touch of vitality and style to your day.

These colors are not just visually appealing but are intricately tied to the advanced design features of the ZERO 40 Series, creating a product that is as much a work of art as it is a piece of technology.

Pricing & Availability:

Starting at $289, the Infinix ZERO 40 will be available in Misty Aqua, Blossom Glow, and Rock Black.
Starting at $399, the Infinix ZERO 40 5G will be available in Violet Garden, Moving Titanium, and Rock Black.
Pricing will vary by region, with details to be announced at regional launches.

About Infinix:

Founded in 2013, Infinix is a trendy tech brand crafted for young consumers. With a presence in over 70 countries and regions, Infinix delivers cutting-edge technology, stylish design, and outstanding performance. Our product lineup includes smartphones, TWS earbuds, smartwatches, laptops, and smart TVs. In 2023, Infinix was recognized in Kantar and Google’s top 50 Chinese Global Brand Builders Report and ranked sixth in Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 in the Asia-Pacific sector. For more information, please visit: http://www.infinixmobility.com/

About WGSN

WGSN is the world’s leading consumer trend forecaster. Our accurate forecasts provide global trend insights, expertly curated data and industry expertise to help our clients understand consumer behaviour and lifestyles, create products with confidence and trade at the right time.

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2026 Canton Fair Design Award Winners Showcase China’s Innovation Strength

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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the 140th Canton Fair opens, the winners of the 2026 Canton Fair Design Award (CF Award) have also been announced. Winning products are now on display in Area D of the Canton Fair Complex, offering visitors a closer look at some of the latest advances in Chinese manufacturing and industrial design.

Among this year’s top honorees, a domestically developed high-performance sport motorcycle and an intelligent navigation capsule robot gastric endoscopy system received the Best of the Best Award, the competition’s highest recognition.

The Canton Fair also enhanced the visitor experience with a themed showcase area within the award exhibition. Built around four application-oriented concepts, namely Outdoor Pleasure, Smart Living, Cozy Home and Kitchen Elegance, the immersive displays demonstrate how innovative designs can be integrated into everyday life, helping visitors better understand the practical value behind these award-winning products.

This year, 4,218 products from 2,112 companies competed for the award. Following multiple rounds of evaluation, 222 products from 174 companies were selected.

The award-winning products reflect several key trends shaping the next stage of Chinese manufacturing. Innovation remains a defining theme, with breakthrough technologies ranging from upper limb motor function assistance and enhancement system to exoskeleton robots, underscoring the growing momentum of high-end manufacturing.

Meanwhile, intelligent technologies continue to gain traction across industries. Smart products account for more than 30% of this year’s winners, with AI-powered glasses, intelligent conference terminals and smart healthcare devices extending AI applications across home, office, medical and outdoor environments.

Sustainability is also becoming increasingly embedded throughout the product lifecycle. Green products represent over 40% of the winning entries, while innovations such as integrated energy-saving panels and sugarcane paper demonstrate how environmentally conscious practices are being incorporated into product design, materials selection and manufacturing processes.

Established in 2013, the Canton Fair Design Award is widely regarded as a benchmark for design innovation in China’s foreign trade sector. The award recognizes products that combine design excellence with commercial value, promoting the transformation and upgrading of Chinese manufacturing and supporting high-quality trade development. Entries are evaluated across five dimensions: innovation, quality, functionality, aesthetics and sustainability.

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InstaMall Launches Same-Day Fashion Delivery Experience, Bringing 80+ Brands to Shoppers’ Doors in Miami

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First-of-its-kind shopping app pairs artificial intelligence with same-day delivery, bringing luxury
and contemporary brands directly to customers’ doorsteps 

Featured luxury and contemporary brands include AllSaints, John Varvatos and Aritzia

MIAMI, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — InstaMall, a first-of-its-kind shopping app offering same-day delivery and access to real-time inventory across luxury and contemporary fashion, launches today in Miami, Florida. Now available via iOS and Android, InstaMall provides access to more than 80 contemporary and luxury fashion brands across Miami’s five premier retail clusters, including Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, Ganni, Coach, Diesel, Reformation, Aritzia, Cult Gaia, Prada and more. InstaMall will add more brands within the app in the coming weeks and seasons. 

Sitting at the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, InstaMall brings inspiration and purchase together through a more dynamic way to discover and shop for fashion. The experience combines access to luxury and contemporary brands with the convenience of same-day delivery, bringing the speed customers have come to expect across categories like food and groceries to fashion while maintaining the brand experience retailers and shoppers expect.

Within the app, customers will have access to InstaMall’s AI-powered stylist and virtual try-on features, making it easier to browse, discover and shop styles online. InstaMall’s AI Stylist serves as an intelligent shopping assistant that responds to customers’ preferences in real time. Customers can use the AI Stylist to receive product recommendations, build outfits, ask questions and discover new styles, while its virtual try-on feature allows them to visualize select items on themselves before making a purchase.

“InstaMall was founded on the belief that the convenience customers have come to expect from same-day delivery should extend to the way they shop for fashion,” said Elliot Aboud, Founder and CEO of InstaMall. “As fashion and technology continue to evolve together, we saw an opportunity to create a more seamless shopping experience that brings customers closer to the brands they love, combining a curated assortment, AI-powered styling and virtual try-on with the ease and convenience of same-day delivery.”

Prior to founding InstaMall, Elliot Aboud helped build the Aroma360 and Hotel Collection brands, overseeing the launch of the first retail store and expanding the retail footprint to more than 30 stores across the United States and two in Dubai. InstaMall is bringing fashion and luxury to the next generation with its seamless shopping experience and wide selection of brands.

Customers can download InstaMall through the Apple App Store or Google Play, or by going to instamall.co.

About InstaMall 

InstaMall is a same-day fashion shopping and discovery app reimagining how consumers shop for luxury and contemporary brands. Sitting at the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, InstaMall brings inspiration and purchase together in an experience that gives consumers a more dynamic way to discover and shop. Where on-demand delivery has long existed for categories like food and groceries, InstaMall brings that same convenience to luxury fashion for the first time, delivering the same day without compromising the brand experience fashion retailers and their customers expect. The company launched publicly in Miami on October 16, 2026, and plans to expand nationally. For more information, please visit instamall.co.

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PTC to Announce Fourth Fiscal Quarter and Full Year 2026 Results on Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) will release its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year results on Wednesday, November 4th after the stock market closes. As previously announced on October 5th, 2026, PTC entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Schneider Electric. In light of the pending transaction, PTC is suspending quarterly earnings conference calls and is no longer providing quarterly or annual guidance.

The earnings press release and accompanying financial data tables will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at PTC Investor Relations.

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PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) is a global software company that enables manufacturers and product companies to digitally transform how they design, manufacture, and service the physical products the world relies on. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PTC employs over 7,000 people and supports more than 30,000 customers globally. For more information, please visit www.ptc.com.

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