March 6th, 2025 Tech News Roundup: Huawei's HarmonyOS NEXT, XPeng G6, Apple's M3 Ultra, and More

March 6th, 2025 Tech News Roundup: Huawei's HarmonyOS NEXT, XPeng G6, Apple's M3 Ultra, and MoreMarch 6th, 2025 saw a flurry of significant news in the tech world. From Huawei's Mate70 Pro Enhanced Edition launching with HarmonyOS NEXT, to Apple's unveiling of the M3 Ultra chip and a new MacBook Air, the launch of the XPeng G6 all-round coupe SUV, and the box office record set by the film "Nezha 2," a series of events painted a vibrant picture of the day's tech landscape

March 6th, 2025 Tech News Roundup: Huawei's HarmonyOS NEXT, XPeng G6, Apple's M3 Ultra, and More

March 6th, 2025 saw a flurry of significant news in the tech world. From Huawei's Mate70 Pro Enhanced Edition launching with HarmonyOS NEXT, to Apple's unveiling of the M3 Ultra chip and a new MacBook Air, the launch of the XPeng G6 all-round coupe SUV, and the box office record set by the film "Nezha 2," a series of events painted a vibrant picture of the day's tech landscape. Let's review these important tech updates.

I. Huawei Mate70 Pro Enhanced Edition: HarmonyOS NEXT Pioneer Version Officially Launches

The Huawei Mate70 Pro Enhanced Edition smartphone was officially released, featuring the HarmonyOS NEXT pioneer version. It comes in 12GB+512GB and 12GB+1TB storage configurations, priced at 6699 yuan and an estimated 7699 yuan respectively (the final price for the 1TB version is not yet displayed on the Huawei website, but it is expected to be consistent with the standard version's 1TB price). This means users can experience the latest HarmonyOS immediately without waiting for system updates. This move further solidifies Huawei's competitiveness in the operating system field and provides consumers with a more convenient upgrade path.

II. Lotus Cars Personnel Changes: Mao Jingbo Steps Down, Jia Xiaohui Joins

Lotus Cars recently underwent a personnel change. Mao Jingbo, President of the China region, stepped down and was reassigned to overseas markets. An insider at Lotus Cars confirmed this news. Simultaneously, Jia Xiaohui, CMO of Polestar, officially joined Lotus Cars. This personnel reshuffle could have a profound impact on Lotus Cars' future strategic development and market layout and warrants further observation.

III. XPeng G6 All-Round Coupe SUV: 5C Supercharging AI Battery as Standard

The 2025 XPeng G6 all-round coupe SUV officially launched, its biggest highlight being the standard 5C supercharging AI battery across all models. The company claims the battery features 4-3-4 three-dimensional protection, withstanding temperatures of over 1000 degrees Celsius, 80-ton side pressure, and 2000J impacts. XPeng also emphasized its super-fast charging speed: "More than 1 kilometer per second of charging, 10 minutes of charging allows for 4 hours of high-speed driving," further enhancing user experience.

IV. Film Piracy Incident: Illegal Recordings of "Nezha 2" Exceed 350,000 Views, Pirate Fined 15,000 Yuan

Recently, the film "Nezha 2" suffered a high-definition piracy incident, with views reaching 352,000. Relevant departments took swift action, fining the pirate 15,000 yuan. This incident once again highlights the importance of strengthening film copyright protection and warns against the serious consequences of piracy. Cinemas have also stepped up patrol and real-time monitoring efforts and collaborated with multiple parties to establish a copyright protection service system, jointly maintaining the healthy development of the film market.

V. AITO M8: April Launch Aims to Become "Family Smart Flagship SUV"

The AITO M8 will officially launch in April, positioned as a "family smart flagship SUV" and touted as the "all-around car king." Its dimensions are 5190/1999/1795mm (length/width/height), with a wheelbase of 3105mm, offering 5-seat and 6-seat layouts, placing it in the mid-to-large SUV category. The AITO M8 continues the family design language and features advanced smart technology, hoping to secure a place in the fiercely competitive SUV market.

VI. Gree Electric's Dong Mingzhu: Successor Chosen, but Details Remain Confidential

National People's Congress representative and Gree Electric Chairman Dong Mingzhu stated in an interview that Gree Electric's successor has been chosen, but details remain confidential. This news has sparked widespread speculation and attention regarding future leadership changes at Gree Electric.

VII. Apple Releases 2025 MacBook Air: Powered by M4 Chip, Lower Price

Apple released the 2025 MacBook Air, featuring the M4 chip, in 13-inch and 15-inch sizes, and a new "sky blue" color. The China price starts at 7999 yuan, a 1000 yuan reduction from the previous generation, improving its cost-effectiveness. The addition of the M4 chip significantly enhances its performance, providing users with a smoother experience.

VIII. Apple Launches M4 Max/M3 Ultra Chip Mac Studio: High-End Performance, Priced from 16499 Yuan

Apple also launched the Mac Studio, powered by M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips. It boasts powerful performance, significantly increased memory and storage, and support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 technology. The China price starts at 16499 yuan, targeting high-end users. This product further strengthens Apple's position in the high-end computer market.

IX. Apple M3 Ultra Chip Released: Powerful Performance, Highest Unified Memory for a Personal Computer

Apple released its most powerful chip to datethe M3 Ultra. Apple officially claims the M3 Ultra's performance is up to 2.6 times that of the M1 Ultra, featuring the most powerful CPU and GPU for a Mac, double the number of Neural Engine cores, and the highest unified memory capacity for a personal computer. The launch of this chip will undoubtedly further drive performance improvements in the Mac product line.

X. "Nezha 2" Surpasses 300 Million Viewers: First Chinese Film to Achieve This Milestone

According to Maoyan Professional Edition data, "Nezha 2" has surpassed 300 million viewers, becoming the first film in Chinese history to achieve this milestone. This landmark achievement fully demonstrates the film's immense influence and market appeal.

XI. Tesla China Wholesale Sales Plummet 49% Year-on-Year in February

Bloomberg reported that Tesla's wholesale sales in the Chinese market plummeted 49% year-on-year in February, hitting a two-and-a-half-year low. This data further exacerbates Tesla's global sales difficulties. Musk's political actions also seem to have negatively impacted Tesla's market performance.

XII. BYD Second-Generation Yuan PLUS Smart Driving Version Launched: Featuring "God's Eye-C" Advanced Smart Driving System

The BYD second-generation Yuan PLUS smart driving version was officially launched, priced from 115,800 to 145,800 yuan. The new car features an upgraded intelligent cockpit high-end version - DiLink 100, built-in 5G chip, supporting four-zone voice recognition and 3D vehicle control, and comes standard with onboard ETC.

XIII. Huawei Mate70 Pro Enhanced Edition: Consistent Camera Watermark and Weibo Tail with Standard Version

User feedback shows that the Huawei Mate70 Pro Enhanced Edition is consistent with the standard version in terms of camera watermark and Weibo signature. Huawei customer service has also confirmed this.

XIV. Domestic Fuel Prices Drop Again: Filling a Tank of 92 Gasoline Saves 5.5 Yuan

Domestic fuel prices have dropped again, with 92 and 95 gasoline each dropping by 0.11 yuan per liter, and 0 diesel dropping by 0.11 yuan per liter. For example, filling a 50-liter tank of 92 gasoline will save about 5.5 yuan.

XV. Lei Jun: Last Year, 1 in Every 7 Smartphones Sold Globally Was a Xiaomi

Lei Jun stated that Xiaomi's global market share continues to rise, with one in every seven smartphones sold globally last year being a Xiaomi phone. Xiaomi has been focusing on high-end breakthroughs in recent years, with its latest Xiaomi 15 Ultra priced from 6499 yuan.

XVI. Geely's Li Shufu: Automotive Industry Development Cannot Simply Rely on Copying and Plagiarism

National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference member and Geely Holding Group Chairman Li Shufu emphasized that the development of the automotive industry should focus on innovation and not simply copy or plagiarize the intellectual property rights of others.

In summary, the tech news of March 6th, 2025, covered multiple fields including mobile phones, automobiles, chips, and films, showcasing the rapidly evolving nature of technological development. These events not only affect the future direction of their respective industries but also profoundly change people's lifestyles.