Tech News Today: Ultra-Thin iPhone for 2024, Xiaomi 15 Pro's Arrival, and HarmonyOS NEXT Public Beta

Tech News Today: Ultra-Thin iPhone for 2024, Xiaomi 15 Pro's Arrival, and HarmonyOS NEXT Public BetaAnother day, another set of exciting tech news! Let's dive into the latest updates from yesterday and this morning.Apple's Thinnest iPhone Expected Next Year, Novatek Reported to Supply Display ChipsAccording to DigiTimes, Novatek will supply display driver chips (DDIC) for Apple's ultra-thin iPhone 17 (rumored to be called "Air")

Tech News Today: Ultra-Thin iPhone for 2024, Xiaomi 15 Pro's Arrival, and HarmonyOS NEXT Public Beta

Another day, another set of exciting tech news! Let's dive into the latest updates from yesterday and this morning.

Apple's Thinnest iPhone Expected Next Year, Novatek Reported to Supply Display Chips

According to DigiTimes, Novatek will supply display driver chips (DDIC) for Apple's ultra-thin iPhone 17 (rumored to be called "Air"). This suggests the rumored ultra-thin iPhone could launch next year.

Xiaomi 15 Pro Smartphone Set to Debut in October: 6.78-inch Display, 6000mAh Battery, and 5 Years of Android Updates

Technology media outlet smartprix has released high-resolution renderings and specifications of the Xiaomi 15 Pro smartphone. The phone is expected to debut in China this October, followed by a global launch in early 2025. The key highlights include a 6.78-inch display, a 6000mAh battery, and 5 years of Android updates.

Microsoft Ends Surface Studio 2 Journey: Six Years of Creativity Come to an End, Support Discontinued This Week

Microsoft has discontinued support for the Surface Studio 2 this week, ending the era of firmware and driver updates for the device. The computer, once hailed as a "creativity machine," officially exits the market after six years.

Apple CEO Tim Cook Pays Tribute to Steve Jobs on 13th Anniversary of His Death: "The future is not something we enter. The future is something we create."

Apple's current CEO Tim Cook took to Weibo to commemorate the 13th anniversary of Steve Jobs' passing. He quoted Jobs' famous words, expressing his commitment to carrying on Jobs' legacy.

"Full-Screen Ads After Pausing iQiyi Membership Videos" Sparks Controversy, Official Customer Service Responds

Some users have reported seeing full-screen ads after pausing videos while using iQiyi's membership service. The issue has sparked discussion online. iQiyi customer service responded that the membership privilege only removes ads at the beginning of certain videos. The ads that appear after pausing are not removable, and they are addressing the issue.

Huawei's HarmonyOS NEXT System Offers App Cloning Feature, Allowing for Up to 5 Clones of the Same App

Huawei's HarmonyOS NEXT system supports app cloning, allowing users to create up to 5 clones of the same app. Tests have shown that the system can run up to 6 instances of the same application.

Blizzard Game Criticized for Unresolved Bugs, Disrupting Millions of Players' Holidays

After the return of Hearthstone to the Chinese market, Blizzard has been facing criticism from players who have been unable to log in due to persistent bugs. The company has issued an apology, expressing regret for the inconvenience.

Sources Suggest Huawei's HarmonyOS to Release Version 4.4, AITO's Super Desktop 2.0 Now Compatible with HarmonyOS 4.3.X and Above

Huawei's HarmonyOS NEXT system has officially announced its public beta launch on October 8th, initially supporting the Mate60/X5 series of phones and the MatePad Pro 13.2-inch series of tablets.

Shanghai Metro: Passenger's Phone Suddenly Emits Smoke on Train, No Injuries Reported

Shanghai Metro issued a statement confirming that a passenger's phone suddenly emitted smoke on a train on Line 9 at Xingzhong Road Station on October 4th, around 12:20 PM. No injuries were reported.

Domestic Airline Fuel Surcharges Reduced to 10 or 20 Yuan Starting Today

Fuel surcharges for domestic flights sold on or after October 5, 2024, will be adjusted to a new standard.

Nezha Automobile: Vehicle Network Defined as IoT Card, Restarting Network Resolves Disconnection Issues

Nezha Automobile's official statement clarifies that the car's network is defined as an IoT card in the cellular base station backend. In case of a network disconnection, restarting the network resolves the issue.

Galaxy S10/Note 10 Series Brick Issue Confirmed, Samsung Recalls SmartThings Update

Samsung has acknowledged that a recent SmartThings update caused "bricking" issues for older devices like the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 series. The update has been withdrawn.

Mobile Charging Cars and Robots Deployed at Jiangsu Expressway Service Areas, Offering 400km Charge in 50 Minutes

Multiple departments in Jiangsu have deployed mobile charging robots and mobile charging vehicles during the National Day holiday to alleviate the strain on charging infrastructure at expressway service areas.

Xpeng President Gu Hongdi: European Car Sales Aim to Share Technology, Not Provide Cheap Alternatives

Gu Hongdi, Vice Chairman and Co-President of Xpeng Motors, has clarified that their sales in Europe are not about offering a cheap alternative but about sharing their technology with the European market.

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