Apple iPhone 18 Series Now in Mass Production
On July 22, citing sources from the industry chain, China Securities Journal reported that Apple’s iPhone 18 series has kicked off mass production this month and is currently in the capacity ramp-up phase. NUPIAO has learned that Foxconn, Apple’s key assembly partner, has already entered its peak hiring season.
WeChat Officially Explains Its Public Account Recommendation Mechanism
On July 22, WeChat’s official account released a statement explaining how its public account recommendation system works. When creators wonder if a drop in recommended traffic means they’ve been shadow-banned, WeChat’s response is: “Not necessarily. The performance of a single article can be influenced by many factors. Fluctuations in recommended traffic are perfectly normal and don’t necessarily mean your account or content is being restricted.” The platform is gradually rolling out an “Account Check” feature. If you notice suspicious traffic and have access to that tool, you can check your account status to see if anything needs fixing. WeChat emphasizes that for creators, the key is simple: keep creating with heart, share real experiences, and stay consistent. Good content will eventually find its audience.
Rumor Debunked: Actor Huang Xiaoming’s Alleged Billion-Yuan Gain from Chip Investment Was Just a Name Mix-Up
A viral rumor claimed that actor Huang Xiaoming invested about 100 million yuan in Changxin Technology when it was valued at roughly 20 billion yuan, potentially netting a paper profit of over 10 billion yuan after an IPO. But sources close to the matter say that’s completely false—it was just a case of mistaken identity. According to Changxin’s prospectus, CMB Yunting holds a 1.58% stake before the IPO. Among the partners listed in CMB Yunting, there’s indeed a “Huang Xiaoming,” but he’s a professional manager, not the actor, and is identified as a former executive from Midea.
Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) Denies IPO Rumors
Lately, rumors have been swirling that Xiaohongshu secretly filed for an IPO before the end of June but hit a snag due to a former employee reporting compliance issues. On July 22, Xiaohongshu responded to the news, stating flatly that all current IPO-related information is untrue.
Sun Dongxu Says His New Company “Beautiful Tomorrow” Will Debut by August at the Latest
On July 21, Sun Dongxu posted a video on the account of his new venture, “Beautiful Tomorrow,” clarifying that the rumor about a September launch is false—the first live stream will happen by the end of August at the latest. As reported, this company was co-founded by former Oriental Selection CEO Sun Dongxu and former anchors Mingming and Tianquan. The account has already amassed 432,000 followers.
Yuejiang Technology IPO Approved on ChiNext Board
On July 22, the Shenzhen Stock Exchange’s listing review committee held its 45th meeting of 2026 and gave the green light to the IPO application of Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd., confirming it meets all listing conditions and disclosure requirements.
Zhongwei Semiconductor Expects 90.82% Surge in Net Profit for First Half of Year
Zhongwei Semiconductor announced on July 22 that it expects to post operating revenue of about 726 million yuan for the first half of 2026, a year-on-year increase of roughly 44.06% (compared to 504 million yuan in the same period last year). Net profit attributable to shareholders is projected at around 165 million yuan, up about 90.82% from 86.4696 million yuan a year earlier.
The company attributes this stellar performance to the explosive global demand for AI and computing power, which has squeezed MCU capacity on one hand and driven up MCU demand on the other. Meanwhile, the steady recovery in traditional markets like consumer electronics, smart home appliances, industrial control, and automotive electronics has further boosted demand. As a result, MCU demand has outpaced the company’s production capacity, leading to a tight supply situation. Higher shipment volumes coupled with rising prices have fueled a double-digit growth in both revenue and profit.
Samsung Unveils New Galaxy Z Series Foldable Phones
On July 22, local time, Samsung Electronics held its “Galaxy Unpacked 2026” event in London, UK, unveiling its latest foldable lineup: the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8. The company also showcased its new smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra2.
AMD and Anthropic Strike Strategic Partnership with Up to $5 Billion Investment
On July 22, Anthropic and AMD announced a strategic partnership. The deal includes deploying up to 2 gigawatts of AMD Instinct MI450 series GPUs within AMD’s Helios rack-scale solutions, with the first 1 gigawatt deployment set to kick off in the first half of next year.
The two companies will also collaborate on multi-year engineering efforts, using Claude to accelerate AMD’s software development processes.
Additionally, AMD has committed to a potential strategic equity investment of up to $5 billion in Anthropic in the future.
