Apple’s iOS 27 Beta SDK Arrives with Apple Intelligence On Board
July 3 – Apple’s developer WeChat official account just announced that iOS 27 Beta is now ready to download. The latest SDK ships with a bunch of fresh goodies, including platform design tweaks, Apple Intelligence features, and a brand‑new AI development framework.
DJI Ramps Up Patent Fight Against Insta360, New Court Hearings Around the Corner
July 3 – According to Blue Whale News, sources close to the matter say DJI filed patent lawsuits against Insta360’s Luna series weeks ago in multiple Chinese courts, and some hearings are about to kick off. Insta360 launched the Luna gimbal camera in the U.S. on June 9, then rolled it out in China and other markets. DJI quickly followed the product rollout with lawsuits in the regions where sales began. Sources suggest DJI’s determination to defend its IP is rock solid. In this domestic escalation, DJI has asked the court to order Insta360 to immediately stop all infringing activities—making, selling, or offering to sell the accused products—and to pay damages for economic losses, plus related legal expenses.
Xiaoxiang Supermarket Tests a 0.5 Yuan Packaging Fee Per Order, Here’s the Latest Response
July 3 – A shopper in Dongguan noticed that Xiaoxiang Supermarket recently posted a “Packaging Fee Notice”: starting July 6, every order will include an extra 0.5 yuan packaging fee. If you buy items that need cold storage, the packaging upgrades to a pearl cotton aluminum foil bag with disposable ice packs, and the order still adds just 0.5 yuan.
The reason given in the notice? Upgrading packaging materials to make the shopping experience better. Xiaoxiang Supermarket also promises that the fee only covers material and production costs. Right now, the supermarket operates in over 70 cities across China, and the “packaging fee” is still in the pilot phase. Current pilot cities include Shenzhen, Shanwei, and Dongguan.
When asked about the change, a Xiaoxiang customer service rep told Blue Whale News: “The packaging upgrade plan is being rolled out step by step. Some cities are getting early pilots, and we’ll update the page promptly if anything changes.”
Samsung’s 4nm Capacity Is Virtually Sold Out, Some 8nm Lines Running at Full Tilt
July 3 – Reports indicate that Samsung Electronics’ foundry division has recently shifted its supply strategy, prioritizing existing customer orders and cherry‑picking new clients. Its 4nm process capacity is basically sold out—even next year’s slots are gone—and part of its 8nm lines are running close to full capacity.
Tencent Games Unveils Summer Minor Protection Plan: Just 3 Hours of Gaming a Week
July 3 – Tencent Games launched its “2026 Summer Minor Protection Special Initiative,” capping playtime at 3 hours a week and beefing up an “AI dual‑engine anti‑addiction” system. Outside of games, the Growth Guardian platform now integrates Tencent’s Hunyuan and DeepSeek dual models, letting parents use conversational commands to check info and manage accounts—way more convenient. Inside games, the health system rolls out an AI patrol feature that dynamically ranks player risk based on behavior. On top of face recognition, it adds voiceprint detection, age estimation, and other multi‑modal checks, creating a full‑chain intervention that makes it much harder to borrow accounts or bypass the rules.
South Korea Teams Up with Samsung, SK, and Others on a 312 Trillion Won Investment Plan, Betting Big on Chips and Space
July 3 – South Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, Choo Kyung‑ho, announced that major companies will pour over 312 trillion won (about 2.04 trillion USD) into the southeastern region (Yeongnam) to build advanced manufacturing and AI industries. The breakdown: SK Group plans around 140 trillion won, Samsung 60 trillion, Hanwha 55 trillion, and Hyundai Motor 42 trillion—all zeroing in on semiconductors, AI, and robotics. LG Group and Doosan Group are also set to invest roughly 9.4 trillion and 5.1 trillion won respectively, focusing on next‑gen displays and high‑end home appliances. On top of that, the government unveiled a national space strategy centered on Sacheon, aiming to create a southern coastal aerospace industry belt.
Kioxia Kicks Off Sampling of 10th‑Gen BiCS FLASH 3D NAND
July 3 – Kioxia announced it has officially started shipping samples of its 10th‑generation BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory. According to the announcement, this new generation packs a major architectural overhaul, with all the core strengths focused squarely on “high performance, large capacity, and low power consumption.”
Kuaishou Tackles AI‑Tampered Videos: 1,908 Pieces of Content Removed in June
July 3 – Kuaishou’s safety center dropped its latest update on the special governance campaign against “AI‑tampered” videos. In June, the platform took down 1,908 offending pieces. The main types of violations included: twisted character designs or altered storylines in classic cartoons like “Calabash Brothers” and “Boonie Bears”—those clips have been removed; and inappropriate re‑imagining of classic characters from “Journey to the West” that go against the original portrayal and push unhealthy values—those have been taken down too.
