Major Tech Events of the Week: XPeng Chip Upgrade, Xiaomi's Double 11 Sales Report, and More Industry Highlights

Major Tech Events of the Week: XPeng Chip Upgrade, Xiaomi's Double 11 Sales Report, and More Industry HighlightsThis past week (November 11th-17th) saw numerous significant events unfold in the tech industry. IT Home provides a recap of the week's highlights, offering a glimpse into the pulse of industry development

Major Tech Events of the Week: XPeng Chip Upgrade, Xiaomi's Double 11 Sales Report, and More Industry Highlights

This past week (November 11th-17th) saw numerous significant events unfold in the tech industry. IT Home provides a recap of the week's highlights, offering a glimpse into the pulse of industry development.

1. XPeng Auto Launches Crowdfunding for Model-Specific Chip Upgrades, Offering Old Users New Smart Driving/Cabin Chips

On November 11th, XPeng Auto announced the launch of an "industry-first" crowdfunding campaign for chip upgrades. Users could participate via the XPeng App "Mall" between November 11th and December 12th. This crowdfunding aims to replace older smart driving and cabin chips in existing vehicles with newer generations, enhancing vehicle intelligence and user experience. This initiative not only demonstrates XPeng's commitment to customer service but also showcases its proactive approach to technological iteration, setting a positive example for the industry and signaling an intensifying trend of automotive chip upgrades. This move will also likely strengthen XPeng's brand image and market competitiveness. Continued monitoring of XPeng's subsequent chip upgrade plans and user feedback will provide deeper insights into technological innovation and user needs in the automotive sector.

2. Xiaomi's Double 11 Sales Report: Redmi K70 Supreme Edition Takes Top Spot in Android Phone Sales, Smart Bands Exceed 1.3 Million Units Sold

Xiaomi announced its 2024 Double 11 shopping festival sales report (statistics from October 14th, 20:00:00 to November 10th, 23:59:59). The Redmi K70 Supreme Edition secured the top spot in Android phone sales, while smart band sales surpassed 1.3 million units. This achievement underscores Xiaomi's strong competitiveness in the domestic mobile phone and wearable device markets, reflecting the high popularity and market recognition of its products. Xiaomi's success stems from its robust R&D capabilities, efficient supply chain management, and precise marketing strategies. Its ability to maintain its leading position will depend on its capacity for continuous innovation, the launch of more competitive products, and adaptation to the ever-changing market environment. Continued observation of Xiaomi's performance in future Double 11 shopping festivals will provide a more comprehensive understanding of its market strategies and development trends.

3. Apple's Affordable Flagship Expected to Launch in March, iPhone SE4 Camera Module Reportedly Entering Mass Production in December

Korean media outlet ajunews reported that LG Innotek will begin mass production of camera modules for Apple's iPhone SE4 in December, currently undergoing testing. This suggests the highly anticipated iPhone SE4 might officially launch in March next year. The iPhone SE series has always been known for its affordability; the new iPhone SE4 will undoubtedly shake up the budget smartphone market and bring Apple new market share. The revelation of mass production also reflects Apple's efficiency in supply chain management. Continued monitoring of subsequent news regarding the iPhone SE4, including its specifications, pricing, and market response, will offer deeper insights into Apple's market strategy and the future development trends of the budget smartphone market.

4. BYD Fangchengbao Leopard 8 Launched: Featuring Huawei HiCar, Equipped with Kunlun Intelligent Driving ADS 3.0, Priced from 379,800

The BYD Fangchengbao Leopard 8 was officially launched. This vehicle is the first model jointly developed by BYD and Huawei, equipped with Huawei HiCar and the Kunlun Intelligent Driving ADS 3.0 system, priced from 379,800. The launch marks BYD's foray into the high-end SUV market and reflects the strategic cooperation between BYD and Huawei in technology and the market. The collaboration between BYD and Huawei will bring more advanced intelligent driving experiences and higher-quality products to consumers. Continuous observation of the Leopard 8's market performance and user feedback will help understand the development trends of the high-end SUV market and the results of the BYD-Huawei partnership.

5. Partial Public Holiday Arrangements for 2025 Announced: Two Additional Public Holidays for All Citizens, With Post-Holiday Workdays Generally Not Exceeding Six Days

According to the revised "National Holidays and Memorial Days Leave Regulations," effective January 1st, 2025, the statutory public holidays for all citizens will increase by two days, with one additional day each for the Spring Festival and Labor Day. This policy adjustment will further enhance the happiness and quality of life for citizens. This will undoubtedly bring new growth opportunities to related industries such as tourism and consumption. At the same time, it poses new challenges to enterprise human resource management.

6. 2024 Hurun Philanthropy List Released: Yu Renrong Becomes China's Top Philanthropist for the First Time, Lei Jun Second

The Hurun Research Institute released the "2024 Hengchang DistilleryHurun Philanthropy List." Yu Renrong, an entrepreneur in the AI field, became China's top philanthropist for the first time with donations totaling 5.3 billion, followed by Xiaomi founder Lei Jun. The list not only highlights the social responsibility of Chinese entrepreneurs but also reflects the vigorous development of China's philanthropy. This also promotes social attention to and participation in philanthropic activities.

7. Regretting Selling Nvidia Stock, Masayoshi Son "Cries" with Jensen Huang

At the Nvidia Japan Summit, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son appeared on stage together, jokingly referring to SoftBank's past role as Nvidia's largest shareholder before subsequently selling its shares. This news has attracted widespread attention, reflecting the uncertainty and risks in the investment market.

8. Reports Suggest All Global Versions of Samsung's S25 Series Will Feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, No Exynos 2500 Version

Korean media outlet NewsWay reported that due to the lower-than-20% yield rate of Samsung's 3nm process, Samsung executives will not approve mass production of the Exynos 2500 chip. Therefore, all global versions of the Samsung S25 series will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. This indicates challenges in Samsung's chip manufacturing and reflects the leading position of Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors in the market.

9. Lei Jun: Xiaomi SU7 Reaches 100,000 Units Produced in Just 230 Days

Lei Jun announced that Xiaomi's SU7 took only 230 days from launch to producing 100,000 units. This marks significant progress in Xiaomi's automotive manufacturing, showcasing its strong production capacity and supply chain management capabilities.

10. Global First: China's Annual New Energy Vehicle Production Exceeds 10 Million Units for the First Time

China's annual new energy vehicle production exceeded 10 million units for the first time, a milestone achievement demonstrating the rapid development of China's new energy vehicle industry.

11. Huawei, OPPO, vivo, and Xiaomi Jointly Develop a Unified Link Platform: Breaking Down Barriers, One-Click App Downloads

Huawei, OPPO, vivo, and Xiaomi jointly developed a unified link platform, enabling users to download apps with a single click. This will greatly facilitate users and enhance user experience.

12. Wi-Fi 8 Will No Longer Prioritize Speed Increases, Focusing on Improved Stability

The next-generation Wi-Fi standard, Wi-Fi 8, will prioritize enhancing user experience, aiming for greater reliability and more stable performance.

13. Jikrypton and Lynk & Co Announce "Together": 1+1>2, 1x1=

Following Geely Holding's optimization of the equity structure of Jikrypton and Lynk & Co, Lynk & Co and Jikrypton officially announced their collaboration, a strong combination with promising future development.

14. 2024 Forbes China Top 50 Innovative Companies Announced: Huawei HiSilicon, Xiaomi Auto Among the Winners

The 2024 Forbes China Top 50 Innovative Companies list was released, with companies like Huawei HiSilicon and Xiaomi Auto among the winners.

15. WeChat's Overseas Version WeChat Launches "Magic Key" on Apple iOS, Allowing Passwordless Login

WeChat's overseas version, WeChat, launched the "Magic Key" feature on Apple iOS, allowing passwordless login, enhancing user security and convenience.

16. JD.com Issues Statement on Wuxi Logistics Park Fire: Affected Warehouse Held Inventory Only, No Mobile Phones or Parcels Damaged

JD.com issued a statement responding to the fire incident at its Wuxi logistics park, stating that no casualties occurred and no mobile phones or parcels were affected.

17. Chery Chairman Yin Tongyue: Following Huawei and Yu Chengdong Will Lead to Success

Chery Chairman Yin Tongyue stated during the Guangzhou Auto Show that collaboration with Huawei will bring success.

18. Reports Suggest Xiaomi Redmi's New Phone Will Debut MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Chip

A digital blogger revealed that Xiaomi Redmi's new phone will debut the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 chip.

19. Lei Jun: Xiaomi Auto Elite Driving Training Program Will be Gradually Opened to Users

Xiaomi Auto's elite driving training program