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Hello, everyone. It's time for the IT Morning Briefing. Today is Sunday, November 1, 2026. Here are today's important technology stories:
1. Apple China's website launches an Apple Intelligence introduction page: First core features to arrive later this year, with Qwen integration
Apple's China website launched an introduction page for Apple Intelligence on October 31, indicating that its first core features will arrive later this year. >> View details
2. New Xiaomi SU7 Ultra spotted without camouflage; sources say it is expected to launch in 2027
People familiar with the matter said the new car will receive styling updates, a comprehensive overhaul of its aerodynamic kit, and a DRS gooseneck rear wing, representing substantial changes from the version currently on sale. >> View details
3. China's first crewed lunar landing mission is planned to have a crew of 3, with 2 landing on the Moon's surface
China plans to land Chinese astronauts on the Moon before 2030, using a “2 launches, 1 lunar landing” approach. >> View details
4. ChangXin Technology: Has negotiated long-term supply agreements with several leading customers
At its third-quarter 2026 earnings briefing, ChangXin Technology's management responded to investors' questions about its profit outlook by saying it had negotiated long-term supply agreements with several leading customers, securing predictable medium- to long-term demand. It expects its gross margin to remain stable in the fourth quarter. >> View details
5. More than 500 national standards covering electric vehicles, accessibility of apps for older adults and other areas to take effect next month
Implementing the relevant standards will help break down information barriers and bridge the “digital divide,” enabling older adults and other groups with particular needs to share in the benefits of digital development and participate in social life equally and conveniently. >> View details
6. Apple iPad mini 8 has a 4900mAh battery, slightly smaller than its predecessor's 5034mAh battery, while its body is 15% thinner and lighter
As required by the EU, Apple disclosed that the iPad mini 8 has a 4900mAh battery, slightly smaller than the previous generation's 5034mAh battery. Apple says improved energy efficiency from the A20 Pro chip means estimated battery life is unchanged from the previous generation. The new device will officially go on sale on November 6. >> View details
7. China State Railway Group: Revenue of 914.3 billion yuan and net profit of 13 billion yuan in the first 3 quarters of 2026
In the first 3 quarters, China State Railway Group recorded revenue of 914.3 billion yuan and net profit of 13 billion yuan. Railways nationwide carried 3.71 billion passenger trips, with a record 24.844 million trips on May 1 alone. The Beijing–Shanghai high-speed railway piloted reserved ticket purchases, while services including quiet carriages and pet travel continued to expand. Railways nationwide completed 601.2 billion yuan in fixed-asset investment and put 1,625 kilometers of new lines into operation. >> View details
8. Sources say a subsidiary brand of an unnamed manufacturer may launch a wide-format slab phone in 2027, expected to be under Xiaomi's REDMI brand
A blogger said a wide-format slab phone from an unnamed manufacturer's subsidiary brand has entered the evaluation stage and is expected to launch in 2027, possibly under Xiaomi's REDMI brand. China's top 5 domestic manufacturers are expected to launch new wide-format slab phones across the board in 2027. >> View details
9. Sources say Huawei, Xiaomi and Apple will likely continue regular updates to their wide-format foldables in 2027, while OPPO and Honor will launch new models
Blogger @数码闲聊站 revealed a purported 2027 wide-format foldable lineup on October 31, saying Huawei, Xiaomi and Apple will likely continue their regular updates, OPPO and Honor will launch new models, and vivo's plans remain undecided. >> View details
10. Moving away from “web wrappers”: Microsoft improves the WinUI experience in Windows 11's native framework, reducing memory use
Technology outlet Windows Latest published a post on October 31 reporting that Microsoft released Windows App SDK 2.6.4 on October 27, further improving the WinUI experience in Windows 11's native app framework, boosting app stability and compatibility, and enhancing AI features. >> View details
11. Apple Music 7.0 for Android released: Apple refreshes brand visuals and introduces Liquid Glass design
Technology outlet 9to5Google published a post on October 30 reporting that, after about 1 month of beta testing, Apple officially released version 7.0 of its Apple Music app for Android, introducing a new Liquid Glass design and updating its brand visuals. >> View details
12. User shares an iPhone Duo tip: Register a fingerprint from the second joint of the index finger to unlock naturally when picking up the phone
A Reddit user shared an iPhone Duo unlocking tip: Register a fingerprint from the second joint of the index finger so the phone recognizes it naturally when held, removing the need to reposition the finger and improving the user experience. >> View details
13. Microsoft's large-scale voluntary departure compensation plan worries employees; executive clarifies, “We're not looking to cut 60,000 people”
One executive, who requested anonymity, said: “Microsoft does not intend to reduce its workforce by 60,000 people. Nor are we trying to replace everyone with AI.” The executive further disclosed that Microsoft may have introduced the new plan in response to dissatisfaction among some employees who had previously been ineligible for retirement compensation. >> View details
14. Classic Chinese animated series Rainbow Sea returns after 15 years; prequel film officially announced
The classic Chinese animated franchise Rainbow Sea marked the 15th anniversary of its premiere and officially announced its revival and released a teaser for a prequel film on October 30. >> View details
15. World's largest cryptocurrency theft: $6.3 billion transferred in 20 minutes; Binance traces breach to engineer's compromised laptop
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, said on October 30 that a major security incident involving the theft of approximately $6.3 billion in crypto assets was traced to the compromised laptop of a DevOps engineer. >> View details
16. Geely Galaxy responds to a wave of complaints from owners of the 2025 Galaxy Starship 7: Special technical assessment launched for cockpit platform upgrade
Geely Galaxy said it has launched a dedicated technical assessment in response to some owners' requests to upgrade from the EO2 cockpit platform to the EO4 cockpit platform. If feasible, it will later announce the upgrade details, pricing policy and protections for owners' rights and benefits. >> View details
17. GAC Group: Has not been required to conduct a recall over “rush-built cars”; firmly rejects making “rush-built cars”
GAC Group said it has always made quality and safety central to its identity and firmly rejects making “rush-built cars.” >> View details
That's all for today. See you tomorrow for the IT Morning Briefing.