Tech Last Night and This Morning: Huawei's New Car Spy Shots Leaked, Tencent Negotiates with Apple on WeChat Mini Game Revenue

Tech Last Night and This Morning: Huawei's New Car Spy Shots Leaked, Tencent Negotiates with Apple on WeChat Mini Game RevenueWhat tech news is worth paying attention to on Friday, August 16th? Let's dive into the exciting developments in "Tech Last Night and This Morning."1

Tech Last Night and This Morning: Huawei's New Car Spy Shots Leaked, Tencent Negotiates with Apple on WeChat Mini Game Revenue

What tech news is worth paying attention to on Friday, August 16th? Let's dive into the exciting developments in "Tech Last Night and This Morning."

1. Spy Shots of a Mysterious Large Luxury Sedan Leaked: Potentially Honghu Zhixing Zun Jie, Featuring Rear Wheel Steering

On the evening of August 14th, numerous automotive bloggers posted spy shots of a mysterious large sedan undergoing road tests. While heavily camouflaged, the car's substantial size is undeniable, with its body length expected to be comparable to models like the Maybach S-Class. The bloggers all agree that the new car could be a product of the Huawei JAC collaboration, specifically under the Honghu Zhixing "Fourth Realm" Zun Jie. The leaked spy shots reveal that the car will also support rear-wheel steering.

2. Tencent Confirms: Negotiating with Apple on Revenue from WeChat Mini Games on iOS

James Mitchell, Tencent's Chief Strategy Officer, acknowledged in the earnings call that Tencent is in talks with Apple regarding the revenue generated from WeChat mini games. The discussions explore the possibility of offering in-app purchases through Apple's iOS payment system. This move suggests an increasing likelihood of cooperation between Tencent and Apple in the mobile gaming sector.

3. Huawei Responds to Price Reduction of Mate60 Series Phones: Price Protection Available for Customers Who Purchased Before the Promotion

Huawei Terminal announced on August 15th that the Mate60 series of phones would be discounted across all platforms. The Mate60 received a 500 yuan reduction, while the Mate60 Pro was discounted by 800 yuan. The nova12 Vitality Edition also saw a price reduction of 300 yuan. According to Southern Finance, Huawei staff confirmed the price reduction campaign. Customers who purchased the relevant products before the discount went into effect can apply for "price protection" within the designated period and receive a refund for the price difference.

4. "iPhone 5s is a CCD Substitute" Sparks Debate: 8MP Camera + "Faded" Filter Can Produce Vintage Photos

CCD stands for Charge-Coupled Device, a technology that historically consumed more power and was costlier than CMOS, leading to its gradual replacement in the mainstream consumer camera market. In recent years, the pursuit of "vintage" aesthetics in photography has become a trend, driving up prices of certain second-hand cameras, particularly CCD cameras, which have become "hot commodities." In response to the demand for CCD cameras, some bloggers discovered that older smartphones can also capture similar vintage effects, sparking discussion.

5. Saudi Man Connects 444 Game Consoles to a Single TV, Securing Guinness World Record

According to a Guinness World Record video released on August 13th, Ibrahim Al-Nasser, a video game collector from Saudi Arabia, connected 444 game consoles to a single TV, setting a new Guinness World Record. He stated that the consoles were "completely different from each other."

6. Zhiji Auto's Automatic Parking System Hits a Wall, Staff Ask Owner to Use Their Own Insurance for Repairs

According to Sina Tech, a Zhiji Auto owner reported on the Black Cat Complaint platform that their vehicle collided with a steel plate while using the automatic parking feature. Zhiji Auto staff confirmed that the collision occurred due to the automatic parking system but required the owner to use their own insurance for repairs. The owner argued that this was unreasonable and demanded that Zhiji Auto take responsibility.

7. Cadillac's Official Weibo Account and a Jikrypton Executive Engage in a "Remote Feud"? Both Sides Issue Calls for "Immediate Replacement" and "Detroit's Glory No More"

Following the release of the 2025 Jikrypton 001, the less than six-month gap between the two "iterations" sparked dissatisfaction among existing owners, who filled the livestream chat with requests for refunds. On the evening of August 14th, Cadillac's official Weibo account posted an image with the message "Immediate replacement, fear not the sharpness of a three-time sword honing, we give you the confidence of an 80% value guarantee for three years." Besides the rhyming of "Immediate" with "Jikrypton," the English text beneath the image differed from Jikrypton's English name by only one letter. This action has been interpreted as Cadillac's "remote call-out" to Jikrypton.

8. Apple AppStore Offers a 100 yuan Coupon for WeChat Top-Ups of 1000 yuan, Valid Until August 18th

Tencent Recharge is distributing a limited-time coupon of 100 yuan off for top-ups of at least 1000 yuan, valid until 23:59 on August 18th. The offer is available only for iOS users.

9. Tencent Holdings' Revenue for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 Reached 161.12 Billion Yuan, up 8% Year-on-Year, WeChat and WeChat Monthly Active Users Increased by 3% Year-on-Year to 1.37 Billion

Tencent Holdings released its financial report for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, ending June 30th. Revenue reached 161.1 billion yuan, representing an 8% year-on-year increase. Profit attributable to equity holders was 47.6 billion yuan, up 82% year-on-year.

10. Alibaba's Revenue for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 Reached 243.24 Billion Yuan, up 4% Year-on-Year, 88VIP Members Exceed 42 Million

Alibaba released its financial report for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, ending June 30th. Revenue reached 243.236 billion yuan, representing a 4% year-on-year increase. Net profit was 24.022 billion yuan, down 27% year-on-year. Non-GAAP net profit was 40.691 billion yuan, down 9% year-on-year.

11. NVIDIA Releases a Promotional Video for "Black Myth: Wukong," Highlighting Ray-Tracing and DLSS3 Technology

NVIDIA released a promotional video for "Black Myth: Wukong" on the evening of August 15th, showcasing the game's visual effects achieved through ray-tracing and DLSS3 technology. The video is approximately one minute long.

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