Tech Highlights of the Week: From Apple iOS 18 to Huawei HarmonyOS PC, What Major Events Happened in the Tech World This Week?

Tech Highlights of the Week: From Apple iOS 18 to Huawei HarmonyOS PC, What Major Events Happened in the Tech World This Week?The past week (September 16-22) has been filled with exciting developments in the tech industry, from the release of Apple's new operating system to the "earthquake" in the chip semiconductor sector, and even new regulations for electric bicycles. IT Home provides a recap of the week's significant tech events, keeping you updated on the latest trends

Tech Highlights of the Week: From Apple iOS 18 to Huawei HarmonyOS PC, What Major Events Happened in the Tech World This Week?

The past week (September 16-22) has been filled with exciting developments in the tech industry, from the release of Apple's new operating system to the "earthquake" in the chip semiconductor sector, and even new regulations for electric bicycles. IT Home provides a recap of the week's significant tech events, keeping you updated on the latest trends.

1. Apple iOS/iPadOS 18.0 Officially Released: New Home Screen Customization, Built-in Calculator for Tablets

On September 17th, Apple officially pushed out the iOS 18 update (internal build number: 22A3354) to iPhone users. This update brings a brand new home screen customization feature, allowing users to freely customize their desktop layout and personalize app icons. Dark Mode has also been improved, further enhancing user experience. Additionally, iPadOS 18 introduces a built-in calculator for tablet users, further increasing the functionality of their tablets.

2. 115 Cloud Storage Responds to Outage: Servers Under Malicious Network Attack, "Termination of Service" Rumors Debunked

On September 16th, 115 Cloud Storage experienced a brief service outage, leading to rumors circulating online about the termination of its service. In response, 115 Cloud Storage's official statement refuted these rumors, attributing the outage to a malicious network attack. They confirmed that services have since resumed normal operation. 115 Cloud Storage also announced that legal action will be taken against those spreading false information.

3. Tencent CEO Ma Huateng Reclaims China's Richest Man Title, Zhang Yiming and Zhong Shanshan Rank Second and Third

As of 2:23 PM Beijing time on September 16th, Ma Huateng, with a net worth of $439 billion (approximately 3120.92 billion yuan), surpassed Nongfu Spring founder Zhong Shanshan to reclaim the top spot as China's richest man. Zhong Shanshan dropped to third place, while ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming secured second position.

4. Outmatched by the "Real Toothpaste Factory," Intel's Market Value Eclipsed by Colgate-Palmolive

Recently, Intel's market value was surpassed by Colgate-Palmolive, losing out to the "real toothpaste factory." In 2020, Intel posted a poster on its Tmall flagship store claiming that its 11th-generation Core processors "squeeze out the toothpaste, performance explodes," using the "squeezing toothpaste" metaphor for the first time. Subsequently, Colgate-Palmolive officially announced a "CP collaboration" with Intel's 11th-generation Core processors, launching a joint blind box of toothpaste, sparking heated discussions.

5. Hong Kong Mei Cheng Mooncake Incident Update: San Zhi Yang Live Streaming Suspected of Misleading Consumers, Case Filed

On the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival, "Hong Kong Mei Cheng Mooncakes," heavily promoted by Xiaoyangge and San Zhi Yang's streamers, came under scrutiny for suspected false advertising. On September 17th, the Hefei High-tech Zone Market Supervision and Administration Bureau of Anhui Province issued a situation report, stating that they have initiated an investigation into San Zhi Yang Network Technology Co., Ltd. for suspected "misleading consumers" and other actions during live streaming.

6. "Give My Mom's Photo Album Back," Apple iOS 18 Official Version Draws Criticism for "Ugliness" on Weibo

On September 17th, Apple pushed out the iOS 18 official system update to iPhone users, officially touting a "complete overhaul" of the Photo app. However, following the update's release, topics like "iOS 18 Give My Mom's Photo Album Back" and "iOS 18 Ugly" trended on Weibo, with numerous users expressing their dissatisfaction with the new photo album layout.

7. Counterpoint Research: Xiaomi Surpasses Apple in August, Becoming Second Largest Smartphone Brand Globally After Samsung

Market research firm Counterpoint Research published a blog post on September 18th, reporting that Xiaomi's smartphone sales surpassed Apple's in August, becoming the second largest smartphone brand globally, trailing only Samsung.

8. Railway Department Responds to "Hundreds Have Tickets but No Seats": Work Oversight, Measures Taken Including Allocating Spare Seats

The Xuzhou Freight Department of the Shanghai Railway responded to online reports about the "G8365 train temporarily changing carriages with some passengers lacking seats," stating that the railway department had temporarily changed the train carriage type and an oversight occurred during seat allocation, resulting in some passengers with purchased tickets unable to be reassigned. The railway department has taken measures, including guiding some passengers to available seats, arranging for passengers who originally bought first-class and business-class tickets to switch to second-class seats, and refunding the price difference after disembarkation, working hard to provide explanations and services.

9. NIO's LeDao L60 Launched: Positioned as a Family-Oriented Intelligent Electric Mid-Size SUV, Pre-sale Starts at 206,900 Yuan

After four months of anticipation, the first vehicle of NIO's sub-brand LeDao, the L60, officially launched on September 19th. It is positioned as a family-oriented intelligent electric mid-size SUV.

10. WeChat Announces the Ability to Post Live Photos in Moments, Feature Gradually Available for Apple iOS 8.0.51 and Above

On September 19th, WeChat announced the official launch of the live photo posting feature in Moments. Users can open Moments, select from their phone albums, and post live photos containing moving images and sounds.

11. Why is the Maximum Design Speed of Electric Bicycles Maintained at 25 km/h, and Why is BeiDou Positioning Added? Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Responds

On September 19th, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released the "Main Revision Contents of the Safety Technical Standards for Electric Bicycles (Draft for Comments)." It mentions that the draft stipulates that the maximum design speed of electric bicycles should not exceed 25 km/h, mainly due to concerns that excessive speeds will directly increase the probability of traffic accidents, ensuring traffic safety.

12. Nintendo Files Lawsuit Against PocketPair, Developer of "Palworld," Alleging Patent Infringement

On September 19th, Nintendo published a statement announcing a lawsuit against PocketPair, the developer of "Palworld," claiming that the game infringes on several patents. They are demanding that the defendant cease infringing actions and pay compensation.

13. Reports Suggest Apple iPhone 16 Pro "Rejected by Scalpers," Max Model "Priced Up to 700 Yuan Higher"

Apple's iPhone 16/Pro series phones officially went on sale on September 20th. According to media reports, several scalpers said that the iPhone 16 Pro Max model is "priced up to 700-800 yuan higher," while the Pro model is "rejected."

14. Huawei to Eventually Abandon Windows Laptops, Yu Chengdong Says HarmonyOS-Powered PC Products Coming

On September 20th, Yu Chengdong, Executive Director of Huawei, Chairman of the Terminal BG, and Chairman of the Intelligent Automobile Solution BU, disclosed during a live stream that due to sanctions-related impacts, the current Huawei PC might be the last batch of laptops equipped with Windows operating systems. Subsequent products will feature HarmonyOS.

15. Fuel Prices Decline in China, Filling a Tank of 92 Gasoline Saves 14.5 Yuan

During the current refined oil price adjustment period (September 5-19), international oil prices have experienced a substantial decline. Starting at 12 AM on September 20th, gasoline and diesel prices in China dropped by 365 yuan and 350 yuan per ton, respectively.

16. "Earthquake" in Chip Semiconductor Sector, Qualcomm Reportedly Interested in Acquiring Intel

The Wall Street Journal published a blog post on September 21st, reporting that Qualcomm is interested in acquiring Intel and that it has recently submitted an acquisition proposal to chipmaker Intel.

17. BMW Reportedly Returns to Price War: All-Electric Flagship i7 Discounted by Up to 555,000 Yuan, Executive Previously Called It "Unsustainable"

The discount for BMW's flagship all-electric vehicle, the i7, has reached 38% at local 4S stores in China, with the maximum reduction reaching 555,000 yuan, bringing the bare car price down to 663,400 yuan.

18. Jingtaotao, an E-commerce Platform Claiming "Full Refunds for Everyone," Accused of "Running Away with 20 Billion Yuan," Customer Service Denies, Attributing It to "Malicious Order Bribery"

Users have posted on social media platforms alleging that Jingtaotao, an e-commerce platform claiming "full refunds for everyone," is suspected of "running away with money." The full refund