Tech News Roundup: Intel's Future Processors Ditch MoP Packaging, Xiaomi SU7 Achieves Delivery Milestone, Apple iPhone Sales Soar

Tech News Roundup: Intel's Future Processors Ditch MoP Packaging, Xiaomi SU7 Achieves Delivery Milestone, Apple iPhone Sales SoarNovember 2, 2024, saw significant developments in the tech world. Intel confirmed that upcoming generations of processors will move away from the LunarLake-style MoP (Memory on Package) approach, Xiaomi's SU7 Ultra prototype car unveiled its Nrburgring record attempt documentary, Apple iPhone sales continued their upward trajectory, and BYD achieved a sales milestone of over 500,000 units in October

Tech News Roundup: Intel's Future Processors Ditch MoP Packaging, Xiaomi SU7 Achieves Delivery Milestone, Apple iPhone Sales Soar

November 2, 2024, saw significant developments in the tech world. Intel confirmed that upcoming generations of processors will move away from the LunarLake-style MoP (Memory on Package) approach, Xiaomi's SU7 Ultra prototype car unveiled its Nrburgring record attempt documentary, Apple iPhone sales continued their upward trajectory, and BYD achieved a sales milestone of over 500,000 units in October. Let's delve into these noteworthy events from the past 24 hours.

Intel's Future Processors Ditch MoP Packaging

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger confirmed during the company's Q3 2024 earnings call that subsequent processor generations, including PantherLake, NovaLake, and their successors, will not integrate memory directly into the package like LunarLake. This shift signifies a change in Intel's processor design strategy, moving towards more traditional memory configurations in future processors.

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype Car's Nrburgring Record Attempt Documentary Released

Xiaomi Automotive announced on November 1 that the full documentary titled "646874," capturing the first attempt at a Nrburgring record by the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype car, is now available. The documentary showcases the challenges of the SU7 Ultra on the Nrburgring track and expresses Xiaomi's appreciation for the Nrburgring officials, domestic competitors, and the i-Pool alliance.

2025 Audi A8L Sedan Launches: Features Upgraded Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150 Chip, Starting at 78.98 Million Yuan

The 2025 Audi A8L series has officially launched, offering five versions with a starting price of 78.98 million yuan. The key highlight is the upgraded Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150 chip, enhancing the performance of the in-car entertainment system and intelligent driving assistance features.

Xiaomi SU7 Car Achieves 20,000+ Deliveries in October, Projected to Reach Full-Year Target Ahead of Schedule

Xiaomi Automotive announced on November 1 that the Xiaomi SU7 delivered over 20,000 units in October 2024, marking the first time the company has surpassed 20,000 deliveries in a single month. They anticipate achieving their full-year delivery target of 100,000 units ahead of schedule, demonstrating Xiaomi's strong market momentum.

Cook Announces Positive iPhone Sales: iPhone 16 Outperforms 15, and 15 Outperforms 14

Following the release of Apple's Q4 2024 earnings report (covering the third quarter ending September 28), CEO Tim Cook stated in a CNBC interview, "iPhone 15 is selling stronger than the 14 series during the same period, and the 16 series is outperforming the 15." This indicates that Apple iPhone sales continue to grow, showcasing the brand's strong influence and user loyalty.

BYD Auto Achieves Record Sales of Over 500,000 Units in October, Up 66.53% YoY

BYD Company announced on November 1 its latest production and sales figures: 502,657 new energy vehicles were sold in October, representing a 66.53% increase year-on-year. The company sold a total of 3,250,532 new energy vehicles in the first ten months of the year, a 36.49% year-on-year growth. This continued sales climb reinforces BYD's leading position in the domestic new energy vehicle market.

Chery Automobile Group Achieves Record Sales of 272,155 Units in October, Breaking the 2 Million Mark for Annual Sales

Chery Automobile Group has surpassed its 2023 annual sales target, achieving over 2 million units in annual sales for the first time in its history. This marks a significant accomplishment, setting new records for cumulative annual sales, monthly sales, exports, and new energy sales. Chery's continued growth demonstrates its strong competitiveness and development potential.

Domestic Game "Showa America" Releases New Trailer After Two Years: Japanese "Cultural Colonization" of America Setting, Scheduled for 2025 Release

Domestic game developer Lingkong Games released a new trailer on November 1 for "Showa America." The game, initially unveiled in 2022, has garnered significant attention for its unique setting of Japanese "cultural colonization" of America. Now, the release date has been confirmed, with a launch expected in 2025.

(Updated: Executive Response) Reports Suggest NIO's Third Brand "Firefly" to Feature Extended-Range Hybrid, Launch Expected in 2026

First Finance, citing multiple independent sources, reported that NIO is developing a hybrid powertrain and its third brand, Firefly, will feature an extended-range hybrid system. The launch is anticipated in 2026. NIO CEO William Li responded, "Don't guess. We have achieved county-level battery swap coverage, no need for anything else." NIO President Qin Lihong added that NIO's third brand, FIREFLY, will be unveiled at NIODay 2024 and continue to adopt a pure electric technology route with charging, swapping, and upgrade capabilities.

Lei Jun on Xiaomi 15 Pricing: Breaking the "Mental Block" of 3999 Yuan

During a "late" livestream on November 1, Lei Jun shared stories about Xiaomi's Nrburgring conquest. In the livestream, he remarked that Xiaomi 15 has transcended the price barrier of 3999 yuan, stating, "3999 yuan was a mental block for us, because we always kept the price under 3999 yuan. This led to tight cost control, which made it challenging to achieve a highly refined product."

Apple M4 Pro Chip Benchmark Leaked: 25% Higher Single-Core Performance, 45% Higher Multi-Core Performance Compared to M3 Pro

Tech media outlet AppleInsider published a blog post on November 1 reporting that leaked GeekBench benchmarks for the Apple M4 Pro chip show a single-core score of 3925 and a multi-core score of 22669. The strong performance of the M4 Pro chip suggests a significant advancement in Apple's chip technology.

Another Top Executive Departs Tencent Entertainment, Internal Announcement Cites High-Voltage Line Incident

Zhang Yijia, General Manager of the Esports Development Center at Tencent Entertainment's TiMi L1 Studio, has recently left Tencent. According to multiple sources from Phoenix.com Technology, the departure may be related to a high-voltage line incident. An individual close to Tencent Entertainment stated, "The internal email announcement mentioned supplier corruption."

Lei Jun: 56% of Xiaomi SU7 Owners are Apple iPhone Users

In April, Lei Jun shared SU7 data showing that 29% of buyers were BBA owners and 51.9% were Apple users. This data underscores the appeal of Xiaomi SU7 in the high-end market and reflects the positive reception of Xiaomi automotive products among Xiaomi smartphone users.

The tech world continues to evolve rapidly, brimming with exciting developments. Let's stay informed and look forward to more technological breakthroughs!