Asus freezes Zenfone and ROG Phone plans: no new smartphones in 2026 as AI work ramps up
Taipei, Jan 20, 2026, 19:03 (GMT+8) Asustek Computer Inc’s Asus brand is halting the launch of new smartphone models, redirecting its phone development efforts to AI-centric hardware, chairman Jonney Shih revealed at a Taipei event. (INSIDE) The shift leaves two niche Android lines — Zenfone and the gaming-focused ROG Phone — hanging in uncertainty. Android, Google’s mobile OS, powers most…