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Jason Low

Jason Low

PRINCIPAL ANALYST

As Principal Analyst at Canalys, Jason has played a pivotal role in spearheading the company's research efforts in Consumer IoT and Electric Vehicles (EV).

As the leader of Canalys' Consumer IoT division, Jason brings a wealth of expertise in the dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape of wearables, hearables, smart speakers, and more. His deep understanding of the IoT ecosystem empowers clients to develop effective go-to-market (GTM) strategies and capitalize on emerging opportunities in this space.

With a keen focus on the future of technology, Jason is passionate about uncovering insights that help shape the direction of the industry. His ability to anticipate trends and identify transformative possibilities within the IoT ecosystem makes him an invaluable resource for clients seeking to navigate the complexities of this interconnected world.

Combining his extensive knowledge of the IoT market with his profound insights into EVs, Jason provides comprehensive guidance to clients looking to harness the potential of these groundbreaking technologies. By understanding the nuances of the rapidly evolving EV landscape, he enables clients to make informed decisions and unlock new avenues for growth.

Jason's dedication to understanding the pulse of the industry, coupled with his strategic thinking, empowers clients to stay ahead of the curve and drive innovation in their respective markets. Prior to joining Canalys in September 2014, Jason worked as a technical support engineer for Sykes. Before relocating to Shanghai, Jason worked as an Accounts Specialist for IBM Global Financing Malaysia, supporting the South Korean market. He graduated as a Mechanical Engineer from Hanyang University in Seoul. He is fluent in English, Mandarin, Malay and Korean.

Latest blogs and PR by Jason Low

Navigating changing consumer preferences in the age of intelligent vehicles

Chinese consumers are rapidly transforming the automotive market by demanding advanced features and connectivity in vehicles across all price tiers, emphasizing the importance of digital cockpits and seamless integration of technology. As brands adapt to meet changing expectations, the focus is shifting to enhancing in-cabin comfort, safety and driving dynamics, with a particular emphasis on software updates, unique experiences and strategic partnerships to stand out in a competitive market.

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Navigating changing consumer preferences in the age of intelligent vehicles

Chinese consumers are rapidly transforming the automotive market by demanding advanced features and connectivity in vehicles across all price tiers, emphasizing the importance of digital cockpits and seamless integration of technology. As brands adapt to meet changing expectations, the focus is shifting to enhancing in-cabin comfort, safety and driving dynamics, with a particular emphasis on software updates, unique experiences and strategic partnerships to stand out in a competitive market.

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Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon Elite automotive SoCs and strategic focus

Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Snapdragon Ride Elite SoCs, powered by the Oryon CPU, have revolutionized automotive computing with advanced AI capabilities, catering to the ever-evolving demands of the industry. Through strategic partnerships, Qualcomm aims to solidify its position in the automotive sector by delivering scalable solutions, addressing customization trends among Chinese automakers and enhancing consumer appeal in collaboration with renowned brands.

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The future of the x86 ecosystem in the automotive industry

The blog delves into the pivotal collaboration between Intel and AMD in the x86 ecosystem advisory group and highlights the significance of x86 systems in meeting emerging industry needs, particularly in automotive digital cockpits. It emphasizes the need for increased focus on the automotive sector by Intel, AMD and the advisory group to drive innovation, address challenges, and leverage x86 architectures to meet the evolving demands of smart and connected vehicles.

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Canalys crowns Champions in the China Digital Cockpit SoC Vendor Leadership Matrix 2024

Canalys has crowned Qualcomm, Intel, Renesas, AMD, SemiDrive, Samsung and SiEngine as Champions in the China Digital Cockpit SoC Vendor Leadership Matrix 2024.

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Xiaomi’s bold entry into the EV market: navigating success and challenges

Xiaomi's debut in the EV market signals a strategic focus on category selection and audience targeting, showcasing its ability to outpace competitors. With a lean and integrated model approach and a push toward ecosystem development, Xiaomi aims to sustain momentum, overcome challenges, and solidify its position in the Chinese market before considering global expansion.

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The evolution of digital cockpits in China’s automotive market

This blog explores how OEMs and Tier-1 are navigating the integration of software and hardware ecosystems to enhance the digital cockpit experience in China. The blog also describes how AI will accelerate the application of personalized digital cockpit features by 2025.

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Cultivating success: chipmakers in China's automotive chipset market

Chinese chipmakers are on the rise, with Horizon Robotics and Axera leading the ADAS SoC market. Collaborations and strategic initiatives beyond the core system-level SoCs are shaping China's automotive chipset industry, paving the way for global growth opportunities and partnerships that showcase the country's competitive edge in the chip market.

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Exploring NVIDIA's leadership in high-end ADAS in China

Canalys explores NVIDIA's supremacy in China's ADAS market and the strategic evolution driving its leadership against competitive pressures. Discover how NVIDIA's diverse SoC portfolio and collaborative initiatives position the company for sustained growth in the ever-changing automotive technology landscape.

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Global tier-one suppliers reshaping competitiveness in the Chinese ADAS market

In 2024, the ADAS market in China is undergoing a restructuring phase with intense competition among carmakers and tier-one suppliers. As the industry evolves, global tier-one suppliers are adapting their strategies to stay competitive, focusing on integrated convergence and system safety to maintain a competitive edge in the evolving market landscape.

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Canalys recognizes vendor Champions in the China ADAS SoC Leadership Matrix 2024

Canalys has crowned NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Horizon Robotics, Texas Instruments, Ambarella, AMD and Axera as Champions in the China ADAS SoC Vendor Leadership Matrix 2024.

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Qualcomm, NVIDIA and Intel's automotive SoC showdown at CES 2024

CES 2024 witnessed a return to pre-pandemic attendance levels and a focus on Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV) with AI, software, cloud and tools for EV development. Key highlights include Qualcomm and NVIDIA's competition in SoCs for digital cockpits and ADAS fusion, Intel's strategic shift in the EV market with AI-powered SoCs, and an open chiplet platform. This blog provides a summary and insights on crucial announcements made by industry leaders.

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Where is the L2+ ADAS market taking us?

This blog explores the competitive landscape and development drivers in the L2+ markets of Germany, the United States, and China. It provides insights into the growth of the ADAS market in China, the challenges faced by Germany and the US, and the key opportunities of Chinese supply chain companies expanding overseas.

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Analysis of carmakers’ strategies in making smartphones

NIO officially unveiled its first NIO Phone at the 2023 NIO Innovation and Technology Day, joining other carmakers in exploring smartphone integration in the automotive ecosystem. Here we discuss the reasons behind carmakers entering the smartphone market, differences in strategies, and how to evaluate the success of automotive smartphone products in creating a seamless user experience.

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Unleashing the power of Chinese EVs in the global market

The rise of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) is reshaping the global automotive industry, challenging established automakers and redefining consumer perceptions of Chinese automobiles. This blog explores the impact of Chinese EV expansion on the global market, technological advancements, strategic partnerships and the role of Chinese automakers in driving a sustainable future.

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Apple’s Vision of growth

The success of the first-generation Vision Pro is vital for Apple to showcase its ability to innovate and drive high growth, given the current market climate negatively affecting its full portfolio.

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Time for change in India’s smart wearable market

India’s basic watch market has experienced extraordinary growth, driven by consumers’ huge appetite for affordable technology and vendors’ aggressive pricing strategies. But Canalys warns that vendors must differentiate their brands and models, push technological boundaries, focus on creating useful consumer technologies and be aware of the environmental impact of short product lifecycles to sustain their businesses in the long term.

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Chinese car makers want share of smartphone pie

With smartphones being the center of consumers' digital lifestyles, it is no surprise that some car makers in China are exploring opportunities to make smartphones.

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Google's messy approach to Pixel Watch launch

Google officially released the long-awaited Pixel Watch on 6 October 2022, marking a new milestone as it is Google's first attempt at making a first-party smartwatch.

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Alexa Live 2021 key takeaways

On 22 July, Alexa Live 2021 event was held by Amazon where more than 50 features were introduced to developers.

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Huami’s smart health future

Huami showcased its most recent digital health developments, including the unveiling of its proprietary smartwatch chipset and software solutions.

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WWDC 2021: watchOS 8 and health features – key takeaways

Canalys’ views on watchOS and health announcements from Apple’s WWDC 2021 event.

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Chinese-owned brands’ passenger vehicle exports expected to reach 4.5 million in 2024 

Global EV market forecasted to reach 17.5 million units with solid growth of 27% in 2024

Global EV sales up 49% to 6.2 million units in H1 2023, with 55% of vehicles sold in Mainland China 

Mainland China’s electric vehicles with L2 autonomous driving rose by 62.2% in Q1 2023

2023年第一季度,中国新能源乘用车L2搭载率升至62.2% 

Global EV market grew 55% in 2022 with 59% of EVs sold in Mainland China

Smartwatch a rising star in a falling Mainland China wearable market in Q3 2022 

Global EV sales up 63% in H1 2022, with 57% of vehicles sold in Mainland China 

The smartphone user experience is vital for drivers in the battle for the cockpit 

Worldwide TWS shipments up 17% in Q1 2022 as market gets tougher 

Global electric vehicle sales up 109% in 2021, with half in Mainland China

Global TWS market records lowest growth in three years at 6.4% in Q2 2021

Global wearable band shipments up 6% as the market shifts to wristwatches 

Global PC market Q1 2021

Global PC market Q1 2021

Global TWS and Wearables Q4 2020.

Level 2 autonomous driving Q4 2020 and full year 2020

Global PC market 2021 forecast

Global PC market Q4 2020

Canalys: Tablets and Chromebooks the new hotspots for growth in the PC market

Global smart accessories forecast 2021

Canalys: China smartphones fall in Q3, as Huawei void leaves opportunity for rivals

Canalys: 第三季度中国智能手机市场下滑,华为留出市场空间给到竞争对手

Global smartphone market Q3 2020

India smartphone market Q3 2020

Global smart speaker market 2021 forecast

Canalys: PC market shipments grow a stellar 13% in Q3 2020 to break 10-year record

Global 5G smartphone forecast Q2 2020

North American wearables market Q2 2020

Worldwide tablet PC market Q2 2020

China smartphone market Q2 2020

Canalys: India’s PC market shrinks 33% amid strong demand for notebooks and tablets

APAC smart personal audio device shipments Q1 2020

Worldwide PC market Q2 2020

Global smart audio device shipments Q1 2020

Worldwide smartwatch shipments Q1 2020

Canalys: Seven vendors crowned “Champion” in 2020 Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix

Global PC shipment 2020 forecast

Global PC Market Q1 2020

Global IoT market Q1 2020

Global smart speaker Q4 2019, full year 2019 and forecasts

Global smart device shipment forecasts 2020 to 2023

Global PC market share Q4 2019 and full year 2019

Canalys: Smart personal audio devices set for strongest year in history, TWS the largest and fastest growing category

Canalys: Worldwide wearable band market grew 65% in Q3 2019 while Asia Pacific doubled in volume

Canalys: Amazon smart speaker shipments crossed 10 million mark in Q3 2019

Canalys: Global smartphone market grew for first time in two years in Q3 2019

Canalys: Huawei grows 66% in China smartphone market at expense of competition

Canalys: 2019年第三季度中国智能手机市场华为高速增长66%,竞争厂商受挫

Canalys: Global PC market posts record growth in 7 years, shipments up 4.7% in Q3 2019

Canalys: 8% of new cars in Europe sold with level 2 autonomy driving features

Canalys: 10% of new cars in the US sold with level 2 autonomy driving features

Canalys: China leads Europe and the US in new energy vehicle sales

Canalys:2019年第二季度,中国新能源汽车销售放缓,仍大幅领先欧美市场

Canalys: Baidu replaces Google to become number two in smart speaker market in Q2 2019

Canalys: 2019 年第二季度,百度取代谷歌成为全球第二大智能音箱市场厂商 

Canalys: North American wearables market hits US$2.0 billion in Q2 2019

Canalys: 华为中国市场份额占比近四成,二季度智能手机出货持续低迷

Canalys: China installed base of smart assistant devices to reach 5.8 billion by 2023

Canalys: 中国智能助手设备保有量将于2023年达到58亿台

China overtakes US in fast growing smart speaker market

Canalys responds to Xiaomi's statement on errors in other companies' reporting of its Q1 smartphone estimates

Canalys: Global smart speaker installed base to top 200 million by end of 2019

PC market to shrug off Intel woes and return to growth in second half of 2019

18 million Apple Watches ship in 2017, up 54% on 2016

Media alert: Standalone VR headset shipments to top 1.5 million in 2018 as Oculus, HTC and Lenovo prepare to enter the market

Media alert: Virtual reality headset shipments top 1 million for the first time

Media alert: Apple retakes the lead in the wearable band market in Q3 2017

Media alert: 68% of iPhone owners cannot use the new Apple Watch’s best feature

Media alert: DPVR unseats HTC as VR headset leader in China in Q2 2017

Apple falls to third place in Q2 2017 wearable band market, but smartwatches to receive a boost in the second half

Media alert: Canalys reveals San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore and London as top cities for autonomous vehicles

Media alert: The US stays top for VR, while Japan unseats China to take second place in Q1 2017

Canalys权威发布:苹果助推2017一季度智能手表销量上涨25%,健身手环总销量停滞

Media alert: Fitness bands stall in Q1 2017 as Apple helps smartwatches grow 25%

US$10 billion-worth of smartwatches to ship in 2017 as traditional watchmakers feel the pressure

Media alert: HTC takes VR lead in China, the world’s second largest market

Media alert: Apple Watch has its best quarter and takes nearly 80% of total smartwatch revenue in Q4

Media alert: Over 2 million VR headsets to ship in 2016

Media alert: Smart watch market grows 60% in Q3 2016 as Apple ships 2.8 million units

Media alert: Fitbit dominates health and fitness wearables as basic bands exceed 9 million shipments

Media alert: 7.5 million cellular smart watches will ship in 2016

China will account for 40% of virtual reality headset shipments in 2016

Media alert: Apple shipped two-thirds of all smart watches in 2015

Almost 7 million Apple Watches were shipped in two quarters of availability

Media alert: Apple leads in key countries as tablet market falls 11% in Q2 2015

Media alert: Apple ships 4.2 million Watches in Q2 to become world’s top vendor of wearable bands

Canalys回应小米集团关于其他调研机构错误报道Q1出货量数据的公告

Canalys:全球PC市场强势反弹,2020年第二季度增长9%

2020年第二季度全球智能手机市场下滑,苹果逆势增长

Wearables market up 35% in Q1 2018 as Apple and Xiaomi maintain lead

全球智能手机市场复苏,Canalys预测2020年5G智能手机将达到2.78亿台

Tablets and PCs set for modest 2.1% decline in 2018 as the industry finally starts to stabilize

2018年第一季度可穿戴设备市场增长35%,苹果、小米维持领先地位

VR headset market grows 200% in China in Q1 2018, driven by standalone models

2018年第一季度:中国VR头显市场同比增速超200%,VR一体机对总体市场贡献率为54%

Smart speaker installed base to hit 100 million by end of 2018

Canalys: Vivo 2019第二季度在印度市场出货580万台,打破其先前记录

Apple ships 3.5 million Watches in Q2 2018, with LTE version a runaway success in Asia

Global smart speaker shipments grew 187% year on year in Q2 2018, with China the fastest-growing market

全球2018年第二季度智能音箱出货量同比增长高达187%,中国市场增速最快

Global PC market to halt decline in 2019 as APAC leads with 1% growth

India struggles to grow in Q3 despite Xiaomi’s record sell-in of 12 million smartphones

Baidu heats up China’s smart speaker market, beating LingLong to enter top three in Q3 2018

Seven of top 10 smartphone markets declined in Q3 2018 as Chinese vendors took over 50%

Amazon reclaims top spot in smart speaker market in Q3 2018

Rise of Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri to drive US smart assistant-compatible device base to 1.6 billion in 2022

2018年中国智能手机市场步入寡头竞争,出货量同比跌逾14%,未及四亿大关。

China’s smartphone market falls 14% in 2018, with just under 400 million units shipped

Smartphone market in Thailand falls in Q4 2018

Canalys 权威发布: 阿里巴巴保持领先 2018年第四季度中国智能音箱市场高速增长

Alibaba maintains smart speaker lead in Q4 2018

Smart speaker market booms in 2018, driven by Google, Alibaba and Xiaomi