
KT&G Hybrid Heated Tobacco Product Sells 200,000 Units in 80 Days
KT&G's hybrid heated tobacco product, combining vaping and heated tobacco technology, sold over 200,000 units within 80 days of launch in South Korea.
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KT&G's hybrid heated tobacco product, combining vaping and heated tobacco technology, sold over 200,000 units within 80 days of launch in South Korea.

Reports say the next-generation IQOS will support 15W wireless charging and PD 30W fast charging, with prototypes already completed. So reverse wireless charging on phones may finally have a use here.

As pressure on the industry grows, a showdown between HNB heated tobacco and vaping appears increasingly likely, with standards, regulation, and market direction all at stake.

Seeing rapid growth in heated tobacco, former Nokia mainland China distributor Dingzhi Communications Group has entered the market with a product called Wukong. The Shenzhen-based group was founded in 2006.

On Jan. 5, Sichuan Tobacco launched the highly anticipated Kungfu Mini heater in China. Compact like a pack, it delivers about 15 consecutive tobacco sticks and is among the smallest heaters available.



IQOS MULTI heater blade breakage is often caused by the device itself, unlike earlier models. The blade is fixed with glue, and if the glue fails, the blade can break.

KT&G has launched three new color options for lil MINI and also introduced a new lil PLUS finish with a fabric-like texture instead of the usual plastic feel.

Recently circulated images appear to show Lotus heated tobacco sticks from Hebei Tobacco. The pack is labeled as heated tobacco, though it may also be a dual-use heat-and-burn cigarette due to its longer format.

As tobacco control tightens and health awareness rises, traditional cigarettes are declining. Meanwhile, vaping companies are springing up rapidly, pushing traditional tobacco firms to speed up their expansion.

Kuanzhai Herbal is an original heated tobacco flavor made for Japan duty-free channels. Richer than Marlboro original, it performs especially well with lil and is recommended for users who prefer Chinese-style tobacco.