Tech News: Huawei HarmonyOS NEXT Public Beta, New Phone Releases, AM Radio Mandatory Installation

Tech News: Huawei HarmonyOS NEXT Public Beta, New Phone Releases, AM Radio Mandatory InstallationTech Tonight & Tomorrow, hello everyone. It's Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, and here's the top tech news for today:1

Tech News: Huawei HarmonyOS NEXT Public Beta, New Phone Releases, AM Radio Mandatory Installation

Tech Tonight & Tomorrow, hello everyone. It's Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, and here's the top tech news for today:

1. Huawei HarmonyOS NEXT system will kick off public beta on October 8th, initially supporting Mate60/X5 series phones and MatePadPro 13.2-inch series tablets. At the Huawei Autumn Full-Scenario New Product Launch Conference on September 24th, Huawei officially announced that the HarmonyOS NEXT system will begin its public beta on October 8th. Initial supported devices include the Mate60/X5 series phones and MatePadPro 13.2-inch series tablets. The news has sparked widespread attention in the tech community, with people eagerly anticipating a smoother and more intelligent experience from HarmonyOS NEXT.

2. Huawei Autumn Full-Scenario New Product Launch Conference Recap: Pure-blood HarmonyOS Beta, Zhijie R7, Watches, Smart Screens All Take the Stage. On September 24th at 2:30 PM, Huawei's Autumn Full-Scenario New Product Launch Conference was held as scheduled. Although the event didn't feature the nova13/Mate70 series, the new product lineup was still substantial: WATCH GT5 series, SoundJoy 2, Router BE7 series, Smart Screen V5 Max 110, Zhijie R7, and more. Among them, the public beta of HarmonyOS NEXT and the release of the Zhijie R7 were highlights of the launch.

3. Reports Indicate Huawei Mate70 Phone Parts Have Started Shipping, Expected Release in November. According to First Financial Daily, multiple phone component suppliers have confirmed that parts for Huawei's next flagship phone, the Mate70, have begun distribution. One supplier shared, "Our production line started mass production before the Mid-Autumn Festival, and we've received internal information that the (phone) will launch in November, and optimistically, there might be news by the end of October." This suggests that the Mate70's release date could be sooner than anticipated.

4. US House Bill Requires New Cars to Feature AM Radio: Broadcasting Emergency Alerts During Disasters. On September 18th, the US House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed the "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2024," mandating the inclusion of AM (amplitude modulation) radio functionality in all vehicles manufactured and sold in the United States. The bill passed with a 45-2 vote and is now awaiting final approval in the full House. The legislation aims to ensure that emergency alerts can be broadcast via AM radio during disasters.

5. "Black Myth: Wukong" Drops from 1st to 3rd in IGN Voting: Votes Mysteriously Plummet, Suspicions of Website Manipulation. IGN recently held a 2024 Game of the Year player vote, with "Black Myth: Wukong" topping the list on September 23rd, boasting an 86.8% win rate in game matchups, which even increased to over 90%. However, on the afternoon of September 24th, the voting results unexpectedly changed drastically, dropping "Black Myth: Wukong" to third place, prompting user skepticism and suspicions of manual manipulation of the IGN voting process.

6. Ride to Pudong Airport Circumambulates Half of Shanghai: Amap Offers Partial Refund, Caocao Mobility Claims "Not Very Serious." On the morning of September 7th at 5:39 AM, Mr. Yu from Shanghai booked a Caocao Mobility ride-hailing car through the Amap app to catch a 9:00 AM flight to Japan. During the ride, however, the driver took a detour, significantly extending the journey and ultimately causing Mr. Yu to miss his flight. In response, the Amap platform offered a partial refund, while Caocao Mobility stated that the incident was "not very serious."

7. Amap and Baidu Maps Issue Apology Letters: Proactively Taking Measures to Ensure Accuracy of Appliance Repair Information. Following complaints about inaccurate appliance repair information and dishonest merchants listed on map services, the Shanghai Consumer Protection Committee recently received apology letters from Amap and Baidu Maps. Both map platforms expressed their commitment to taking proactive measures, strengthening the review process for appliance repair information, ensuring accuracy, and protecting consumer rights.

8. Xiaomi 15 Pro Phone Passes 3C Certification for Network Access, Full Series Supports 90W Fast Charging. Xiaomi 15 (24129PN74C) passed 3C quality certification last week, supporting up to 90W fast charging. On September 23rd, the Xiaomi 15 Pro titanium edition (2410DPN6CC) also completed 3C certification, similarly supporting 90W fast charging. This indicates that the Xiaomi 15 series will feature faster charging technology, providing users with a more convenient charging experience.

9. Huawei's Yu Chengdong Discusses HarmonyOS Auto Losses: Zhijie R7 Loses Around 30,000 Yuan Per Unit Sold. The Zhijie R7, the first coupe SUV from HarmonyOS Auto, was officially launched on September 24th, with a starting price of 259,800 yuan. After announcing the car's price, Huawei's Executive Director, Chairman of the Terminal BG, and Chairman of the Smart Car Solutions BU, Yu Chengdong, also addressed the losses in car manufacturing, stating that the Zhijie R7 currently loses around 30,000 yuan per unit sold.

10. iQOO Z9 Turbo+ Phone Released: Dimensity 9300+, 6400mAh Blue Sea Battery, Starting at 2,199 Yuan. During the September 24th launch event, the iQOO Z9 Turbo+ phone was officially released. This device boasts a "Moonlight Titanium" color scheme, a thin 7.98mm body, light weight of 196g, a "Star Trail Texture" and an equi-depth four-curved straight-edge middle frame, IP65 water and splash resistance, a TCL Huaxing 1.5K 144Hz flagship C8 eye protection screen, DC dimming, and a maximum brightness of 4500 nits.

11. NIO's Li Bin Complains: "Six Major Sects Agreed to Attack Mao Dou Y, But Le Dao Was Stabbed Five Times by Friends." NIO Chairman Li Bin complained in a group chat on September 23rd, saying, "We agreed that the six major sects would attack Mao Dou Y (referring to the Tesla Model Y), but Le Dao was stabbed five times by friends." This statement reflects the intense competition in the new energy vehicle market, with each company striving to grab market share.

12. Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ Phone Debuts with Third-Generation Snapdragon 7s Chip, Equipped with 6200mAh Jin Sha Jiang Battery. On September 24th, Wang Teng, Deputy General Manager of Xiaomi's China Market Department and General manager of the Redmi brand, announced that the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ phone will be the first to feature the third-generation Snapdragon 7s chip and will be equipped with a 6200mAh Jin Sha Jiang battery. This phone is designed to provide users with more powerful performance and longer battery life.

13. Tencent Customer Service: Adaptation of WeChat for Huawei HarmonyOS NEXT is Progressing Smoothly, Currently Under Development. IT Home inquired with Tencent's official customer service intelligent assistant on September 24th and learned that the adaptation of WeChat for HarmonyOS NEXT is progressing smoothly and is currently under development. We ask for your patience, and thank you for your attention.

14. Large Number of "Hydrogen Horses" Resurfaces on Streets, Raising Public Safety Concerns, Chengdu Traffic Transport Bureau Responds. Recently, a shared bicycle called "Hydrogen Horse" has appeared in Chengdu's Qingyang District. This bicycle is powered by hydrogen and has a top speed of 20 kilometers per hour. However, due to the lack of helmets, hydrogen storage, and other safety concerns, citizens have expressed worry. In response, the Chengdu Traffic Transport Bureau has stated that they will strengthen oversight of shared bicycles to ensure the safety of citizens' commutes.

That's it for today. Tech Tonight & Tomorrow, see you tomorrow.