Overview
- Bloomberg reports Apple has shifted to a customized Google Gemini model for Siri under a hybrid design that runs simple requests on‑device and routes complex queries via encrypted Private Cloud Compute, with first features targeted for iOS 26.4 in spring 2026 and broader updates at WWDC 2026.
- HarmonyOS Auto confirmed the Enjoy S9 will open preorders on November 7 at 10:08, while the Aito M7 logged more than 90,000 cumulative orders and introduced a delivery‑delay subsidy of 200 yuan per day up to 10,000 yuan for waits beyond 70 days.
- HarmonyOS Auto also said the entry H5 crossover surpassed 10,000 deliveries in 43 days and is offering a purchase‑tax benefit worth up to 9,000 yuan for new orders.
- Industry leak activity points to a crowded Q1 2026, with multiple brands preparing Dimensity 8/9‑based midrange performance phones that bring flagship‑level features and significantly larger batteries, some reportedly testing up to 10,000 mAh.
- Imaging‑first flagships remain in focus, with unconfirmed reports tipping a Xiaomi 17 Ultra with a large main sensor and optional external lens accessories and a vivo X300 Ultra testing a possible dual‑200‑megapixel setup, while realme teased an Aston Martin‑branded GT8 Pro edition for imminent debut.