Key Tech Highlights of the Week Apple Event, Pinduoduo Expansion, New Car Releases, and More

“Tech Weekly Highlights” ， TapTechNews recaps the major events in the technology industry over the past week (May 6th-12th). Let's get started:

1. AITO Answers Questions on the New M7Plus Related Technical Issues in Shanxi Traffic Accident

On the afternoon of May 6th, AITO Automotive official Weibo released an explanation on the relevant technical issues of the new M7Plus involved in a traffic accident on the Houping Expressway in Shanxi Province. >> View Details

2. Pinduoduo to Enter Express Delivery Stations, Obtains Operating License in Multiple Locations

TapTechNews found out from the National Post Bureau's official portal that Pinduoduo's subsidiary, Yucan Information Technology Co., Ltd., has obtained a license to operate express delivery services (excluding letters) under the brand name "Pinduoduo Station."

The National Post Bureau requires that express delivery stations must be registered, and the subject of registration must obtain an express delivery service license. Obtaining the license means Pinduoduo will enter the express delivery station sector, officially entering the end delivery service field. >> View Details

3. Taobao's Web Version Announces Major Upgrade, "Tao Jianghu" Forum Relaunch

Taobao site operator "Kongwu" released a letter to taobao.com users, announcing a major website upgrade. TapTechNews observed that the official website has launched a cross-store discount promotion on the web version, with an overall more minimalist and concise UI design. >> View Details

4. "Spring Forward" Apple Event

On the night of May 7th Beijing time, Apple held a special "Spring Forward" event showcasing the new iPad, the new generation Apple Pencil, and the Magic Keyboard accessory with the M4 chip making a debut. Specific prices are as follows:

2024 iPad Pro, with a new OLED screen and M4 chip, starting at 8999 RMB onwards >> View Details

2024 iPad Air, introduced in two sizes for the first time, equipped with M2 chip, starting at 4799 RMB >> View Details

New Apple Pencil Pro: 999 RMB >> View Details

2024 Apple iPad Pro Magic Keyboard upgrade: new function keys, optimized trackpad, starting at 2399 RMB >> View Details

Apple's M4 chip features a 10-core GPU and for the first time supports ray tracing; the NPU processing speed of Apple's M4 reaches 380 trillion operations per second, 60 times that of the A11 chip. >> View Details

5. CPCA: Estimated wholesale sales of 800,000 units of new energy passenger cars in April nationwide, a year-on-year increase of 33%, BYD ranks first

CPCA announced the wholesale sales figures of new energy passenger cars by various car companies in April 2024, and TapTechNews noted that BYD's wholesale sales of new energy passenger cars in April reached 312,048 units, ranking first, while Tesla China's wholesale sales of new energy passenger cars were 62,167 units, ranking second. >> View Details

6. Starting from 2099 RMB, realme GT Neo6 phone released: Equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8sGen3 processor

realme unveiled the all-new GT Neo6 series on May 9th, positioned as the "performance king" compared to the "endurance ace" GT Neo6SE, with stronger parameters.

GT Neo6 Pricing:

12+256GB version for 2099 RMB

16+256GB version for 2399 RMB

16+512GB version for 2699 RMB

16+1TB version for 2999 RMB

Cloud Xi Limited Edition Gift Box by "Perfect World": Price to be announced, pre-sale on May 24th >> View Details

7. Mastercard RMB Bank Cards Coming Soon, China's Second Joint Venture Bank Card Clearing Organization WanShiWebLian Officially Open for Business

Mastercard announced that domestic Mastercard brand bank card clearing operations officia lly began on May 9th. WanShiWebLian Information Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as WanShiWebLian) officially opened for business on May 9th, becoming the second joint venture bank card clearing organization to open in China, following LianTong (Hangzhou) Technology Service Co., Ltd.

WanShiWebLian is a joint venture between American Mastercard company and WebLian Technology Co., Ltd., with a registered capital of 1 billion RMB. Mastercard collectively holds 51% of the shares through its subsidiaries, while WebLian Technology Co., Ltd. holds 49%. >> View Details

8. NIO's 500,000th Mass-Produced Vehicle Rolls Off, Will Officially Introduce the Second Brand 'LeDao' on May 15th

At the event celebrating the 500,000th mass-produced vehicle by NIO on May 9th, NIO Founder and Chairman Li Bin revealed that on May 15th, NIO will officially launch its second brand, "LeDao." >> View Details

9. Dust Settled? Work Software Indicates Baidu Vice President Xu Jing's Departure

36Kr claimed on the night of May 9th to have received internal information from Baidu that Baidu Vice President Xu Jing has left the company, with no further response from the individual. Screenshots of an office communication app released by the media show Xu Jing's status as "already left the company." >> View Details

10. Xiaomi SU7 Car Faulted after 39km of Travel: Agrees to Replace Car, Offers Daily Compensation of 150 RMB or Equivalent Points for Transportation Rights

Mr. Wen from Fujian Province recently posted a video, stating that he picked up a new Xiaomi SU7 standard version car at the Xia...