WeChat Rolls Out a “Batch Display” Feature to Stop Photo Spam in Chats
On June 11, NUPIAO learned that WeChat has finally introduced a “batch photo sending” feature. Now, when you send three or more photos or videos at once, they’ll be neatly grouped together in a “batch display” after sending. You can easily expand or collapse these images with just a single tap to switch views. Plus, there’s a handy one-click option to save the entire batch or forward it straight to your friends.
When asked about the reasoning behind this update, Tencent support told NUPIAO, “The batch sending feature is all about boosting communication efficiency in group chats. By grouping multiple images within a single message bubble, users can quickly swipe through them or expand them into individual messages. It’s perfectly designed for situations where you need to share a ton of photos in a row, like dropping event group pics or showcasing a catalog of products.”
DingTalk Gets a New Boss: 90s Tech Geek Chen Yusen Takes the Helm as CEO
On June 11, Alibaba announced a major leadership shakeup at DingTalk: Chen Hang is stepping down as CEO, passing the baton to Chen Yusen, a tech whiz born in 1992. This move makes Chen Yusen the youngest division CEO in Alibaba’s history.
Just a day earlier, on the 10th, the Alibaba Partnership Committee dropped a post on the company’s intranet titled “Empathy, Loyalty, and Growth: That’s the True Alibaba Culture.” It was a direct response to the buzz sparked by a lengthy essay from a former DingTalk employee called “Inside DingTalk.” The committee didn’t hold back, using pretty harsh words to criticize DingTalk’s management style, bluntly stating that it “isn’t what Alibaba culture should look like.” Right on the heels of that post, Alibaba Group announced the management changes at DingTalk.
Beijing Regulators Summon Taobao (Tmall), JD, Pinduoduo, Douyin, and Xiaohongshu for a Talk
On June 11, the Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation called in five major e-commerce platforms—Taobao (Tmall), JD.com, Pinduoduo, Douyin, and Xiaohongshu—for a regulatory talk. They shared the second batch of typical issues uncovered during their crackdown on cutthroat “involution-style” competition. The main culprits? False advertising during sales, messy and unclear promo rules, and failing to disclose seller info. The regulators laid down strict rectification demands to nip these toxic competition risks in the bud ahead of the massive “6.18” shopping festival, aiming to protect consumers’ rights and keep the online market fair and orderly.
Train Ticket Third-Party Platforms Like Ctrip and Meituan Get Called In by Regulators
Also on June 11, the State Administration for Market Regulation, teaming up with the Cyberspace Administration of China and the National Railway Administration, legally summoned seven third-party platforms: Ctrip, Tongcheng, Qunar, Fliggy, Meituan, Zhixing Train Ticket, and Gaotie Manager. They were called out for shady practices like misleading ads for “waitlist grabbing” and paid seat selection, tricking users into buying longer or shorter tickets than needed, and improperly collecting personal data. The regulators ordered these companies to strictly follow laws like the Anti-Unfair Competition Law, Consumer Rights Protection Law, E-Commerce Law, and Personal Information Protection Law. They need to step up, take responsibility, clean up their train ticket sales operations, and help maintain a fair ticketing market to protect everyday consumers.
The regulators made it clear that they’ll be stepping up enforcement. If they catch any of these platforms breaking the law, they won’t hesitate to hand out serious penalties.
Doubao Phone Hardware Lead Lin Xi Departs, Former Huawei Vet
On June 11, NUPIAO learned that Lin Xi, the head of hardware products for the Doubao phone under ByteDance’s core AI hardware team Ocean, has recently left the company. This makes Lin the first core hardware executive to jump ship since ByteDance kicked off its AI smartphone project in 2024.
NUPIAO reached out to ByteDance to verify the news, but as of press time, they haven’t issued a response yet.
Public records show that before joining ByteDance, Lin Xi spent a long stint at Huawei’s consumer business group, primarily serving as the hardware product lead for the Pura X wide-foldable phone.
Samsung Offices Raided Over Suspected Insider Trading
On June 11, according to NUPIAO, South Korean prosecutors raided the headquarters of Samsung Electronics. The probe centers on allegations that insiders used confidential information to score unfair profits during the chipmaker’s acquisition of its subsidiary, Rainbow Robotics.
NUPIAO reports that financial regulators have handed over 16 individuals to the prosecution, including the head and CFO of Rainbow Robotics. Apparently, these folks are suspected of using insider info to rake in about 3 to 4 billion won in illicit gains while Samsung was buying up the company’s shares between 2022 and 2024.
TSMC Eyes a 15% Price Hike for 3nm Process as Monthly Capacity Still Can’t Keep Up with AI Chip Demand
According to NUPIAO, supply chain whispers suggest that TSMC will be bumping up its foundry prices for advanced nodes in the second half of the year to offset rising upstream costs. The highly sought-after 3nm process is expected to see a 15% price jump. Industry insiders point out that the massive customer backlog isn’t clearing up anytime soon. Even though TSMC keeps pushing to ramp up wafer production—aiming for a monthly capacity of 160,000 to 175,000 wafers in Q2—the explosive growth in AI demand is still blowing past market expectations.
