Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the transition of several iPhone models, particularly the iPhone 6s, iPhone 8, and iPhone 11, from being highly regarded to being classified as obsolete products by Apple, highlighting their sales performance and the implications of being marked as "vintage" or "obsolete" [1][11][39]. Summary by Sections - **iPhone Models and Their Status** - iPhone 6s, released in 2015, achieved cumulative sales of 174 million units and was recently classified as obsolete [1][2]. - iPhone 8, launched in September 2017, has also been added to the obsolete list, with its 128GB version being the last standing [13][39]. - **Sales Performance** - Initially, iPhone 8 struggled in sales compared to iPhone X but later gained popularity, achieving a market share of 2.4% in May 2018, topping global smartphone sales [26][25]. - Cumulative sales of the iPhone 8 series exceeded 200 million units, comparable to the iPhone X [35][36]. - **Product Lifecycle and Support** - Apple designates products as "vintage" after 5-7 years of discontinuation, after which they may still have some parts available for repair [2][3]. - Products classified as "obsolete" (discontinued for over 7 years) will no longer receive any official repair services or parts [4][5]. - **Legacy and Future Outlook** - The article reflects on the legacy of classic iPhone models and expresses hope for future innovations from Apple [40].

Group 1: Xiaomi's New Product Launches - Xiaomi officially launched the Xuanjie series chips, with the Xuanjie O1 chip achieving a benchmark score exceeding 3 million on AnTuTu, aiming to compete with Apple's chips [1] - The Xuanjie O1 chip features 19 billion transistors, a second-generation 3nm process, a ten-core quad-cluster CPU architecture, and a 16-core GPU, outperforming Apple's A18 Pro in multi-core and GPU performance [1] - The Xiaomi 15S Pro, Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra, and Xiaomi Watch S4 will all be equipped with the Xuanjie chip [1] Group 2: Xiaomi Yu7 Electric Vehicle - The Xiaomi Yu7 electric vehicle was launched, featuring the Xiaomi Super Motor V6s Plus with a maximum power of 690 PS, 0-100 km/h acceleration in 3.23 seconds, and a top speed of 253 km/h [2] - The Yu7 has three versions: single-motor rear-wheel drive, dual-motor all-wheel drive, and the high-performance Yu7 Max, with a standard version range of 835 kilometers [2] - The official price for the Yu7 has not been disclosed, but it is expected to be around 300,000 yuan, targeting the Model Y configuration [2] Group 3: Huawei's New Product and Apple's Future Plans - Huawei's HarmonyOS foldable computer has seen nearly 140,000 reservations, with over 100,000 for the model starting at 23,999 yuan [3] - Apple plans to release smart glasses by the end of 2026 to capture the AI device market, while shelving plans for a smart watch with built-in camera capabilities [3] - Apple has updated its product support page, listing the iPhone 7 Plus and certain iPhone 8 models as "vintage" products [3] Group 4: OpenAI's International Project - OpenAI announced the "Stargate UAE" project, which will establish a 1GW data center cluster in Abu Dhabi, expected to be operational by 2026 [4] - This project will enable the UAE to become the first country to implement ChatGPT nationwide, in collaboration with partners like G42, Oracle, NVIDIA, Cisco, and SoftBank [4] Group 5: OpenAI's AI Companion Devices - OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman revealed plans to develop 100 million AI companion devices that will seamlessly integrate into daily life [5] - These devices are designed to be unobtrusive and can be placed in pockets or on desks, aiming to become a third core device alongside MacBook Pro and iPhone [5] Group 6: EV Electra's Investment in High合汽车 - Canadian electric vehicle company EV Electra plans to invest $1 billion in the restructuring of Chinese automaker High合汽车, seeking a controlling stake [6] - High合汽车's new company was established with a registered capital of approximately $143 million, focusing on vehicle production and automotive parts R&D [6] Group 7: Kuaishou's Employee Engagement Strategy - Kuaishou reportedly requires employees in various departments to use the app for at least one hour daily, with usage records submitted to supervisors [7] - This initiative has been humorously referred to as "paid video watching" by netizens [7]

Group 1 - Sany Heavy Industry has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with CITIC Securities as the sole sponsor [1] - The recent investigation into Huang Yang's father for alleged business violations has raised social concerns, but he was not involved in disaster reconstruction fund management [2] - Several banks have lowered their RMB deposit rates, with the current interest rate for demand deposits nearing 0% [2][3] Group 2 - Xiaomi officially launched the YU7 model, which features a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 3.23 seconds and a standard range of 835 kilometers [3][6] - Chery Jaguar Land Rover confirmed that production in China is proceeding normally, countering rumors of a production halt [5] - Huawei's Harmony folding computer has seen a pre-order volume of nearly 140,000 units, with over 100,000 for the model priced from 23,999 yuan [7] Group 3 - The Ministry of Education plans to approve the establishment of 32 new universities, with a public notice period from May 22 to May 28 [10] - The Central Bank of China will conduct a 500 billion yuan MLF operation on May 23 to maintain liquidity in the banking system [9] - The retail sales of home appliances have maintained double-digit growth for eight consecutive months, with a 38.8% year-on-year increase in April [11] Group 4 - Lenovo Group reported a revenue of nearly 500 billion yuan for the 2024/25 fiscal year, marking a 21.5% year-on-year increase [20][21] - BOSS Zhipin's Q1 revenue reached 1.923 billion yuan, a 12.9% year-on-year growth, exceeding market expectations [19] - Tabo's revenue for the 2024/25 fiscal year was 27.01 billion yuan, with a net profit of 1.28 billion yuan [18]

Group 1 - Sany Heavy Industry has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with CITIC Securities as the sole sponsor [4] - Xiaomi officially launched the YU7 model, featuring a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 3.23 seconds and a standard range of 835 kilometers [6][7] - Chery Jaguar Land Rover confirmed that production in China is operating normally, refuting rumors of a production halt [9] Group 2 - The People's Bank of China will conduct a 500 billion yuan MLF operation on May 23, 2025, with a one-year term [13] - The Ministry of Commerce reported that retail sales of home appliances have maintained double-digit growth for eight consecutive months, with a 38.8% year-on-year increase in April [16] - The Asian Development Bank appointed Seong-Wook Kim as the Chief Partnership Officer [20] Group 3 - BOSS Zhipin reported a first-quarter revenue of 1.923 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.9% [24] - Lenovo Group announced a revenue of 498.5 billion yuan for the fiscal year 2024/25, representing a 21.5% year-on-year growth [25] - Xiaomi 15S Pro was launched with a starting price of 5,499 yuan [26]