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Group 1 - Meituan has made a significant investment in the embodied intelligence company, Self-Variable Robot, which has completed a multi-billion A round financing led by Meituan [6][7] - The investment aims to accelerate the development of self-research end-to-end general embodied intelligence models and their application in various scenarios [6] - The partnership highlights Meituan's strategy of diversifying investments across different technology paths to mitigate risks [7] Group 2 - JD.com reported a revenue of 301.1 billion yuan for Q1 2025, marking a year-on-year growth of 15.8%, the highest growth rate in nearly three years [8] - The new business segment, which includes the food delivery service, generated 5.75 billion yuan in revenue, up 18.1% year-on-year, recovering from a decline in the previous year [8] - JD.com sees significant opportunities in the food delivery market, driven by consumer demand for quality and reasonable commission rates [8] Group 3 - Apple has initiated a new round of price reductions for the iPhone 16 series, with discounts reaching up to 1,400 yuan, and some online prices dropping by 2,000 yuan compared to the official website [2] - The price cuts come as Apple's revenue in Greater China has been declining for several consecutive quarters, with Q2 2025 revenue at 16 billion USD [2] - The decline in iPhone sales may prompt Apple to accelerate the launch of foldable phones to attract users [2] Group 4 - Xiaomi's CEO Lei Jun addressed the impact of the recent SU7 car accident, acknowledging the significant criticism and challenges faced by the company [3] - He emphasized the need for transparency in the investigation and the importance of taking concrete actions to regain public trust [3] Group 5 - Xingji Meizu launched the Meizu Note 16 series AI phones, targeting the price range of 699 yuan to 2,099 yuan, aiming to penetrate the mid-range and entry-level market [4] - The strategy focuses on expanding AI capabilities into lower-end devices, although it faces challenges due to hardware limitations [4] Group 6 - China Unicom and Huawei have jointly launched a home robot, "Smart Home," which features multi-modal perception and intelligent interaction capabilities [5] - This collaboration aims to enhance the smart home ecosystem and create opportunities for hardware suppliers and software developers [5] Group 7 - Midea Group announced the acquisition of the existing business of the Swedish company, Hydronic, in China, which includes manufacturing, sales networks, and core technologies [11] - The acquisition is part of Midea's strategy to expand its global market presence and enhance its brand portfolio [12]